Ramadan in Turkey is marked by various traditions observed between pre-dawn and fast-breaking meals, reflecting the deeply spiritual nature of this holy month. During Ramadan, believers are thought to be surrounded by angels, the gates of heaven are open, and Allah’s blessings and mercy are abundant.The vibrant festivities during Ramadan,…
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In Tripoli, the Libyan capital, the blast of cannon marks the revival of a long-lost Ramadan tradition rather than another round of fighting. Officers in berets rolled out a red carpet on Martyrs’ Square for the 600-year-old cannon, which announced the end of the first daytime fast of the holy…
In a significant change from recent years, Muslims in most Arab and Islamic countries began observing Ramadan fasting simultaneously on Thursday. Iran and Oman have joined Saudi Arabia and the majority of Arab and Muslim nations in starting the fast on the same day, marking a united commencement to the…
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Crown Prince of Kuwait Extends Warm Ramadan Wishes to Citizens and Global Muslim Community.
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In anticipation of the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan, Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait reached out on Wednesday to convey his heartfelt greetings to the citizens and residents of the State of Kuwait. The message was shared through an official statement released by the Diwan of the Crown Prince, emphasizing the significance of this sacred time for the nation. Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal expressed his hope…
Muslims in the Kurdistan Region commenced the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday night with thousands of worshippers congregating in mosques across Iraq to perform Taraweeh. This year, both Sunni and Shia communities are observing the month together. Ramadan is a month-long period of daily fasting from dawn to dusk, during which Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other activities. It is believed that the Quran was revealed to Prophet…
On March 22, 2023, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin in the Kurdistan Region on Thursday. The decision came after the Region’s moon-sighting committee convened on Tuesday afternoon in various parts of the Kurdistan Region to observe the crescent moon, which marks the arrival of Ramadan and the end of Sha’ban. The officials were unable to see the new moon on Tuesday,…
On Wednesday, Pakistan’s Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee declared the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan in the country. Maulana Abdu Khabir Azad, the head of the committee, made the announcement after sighting the moon in Peshawar. The announcement was made following meetings of all provincial, zonal, and district committees held simultaneously. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims observe prayers and fasting. The month of Ramadan holds great…
The annual Shinbyu novitiation ceremony, a traditional Buddhist celebration, was organized in Dala township of Myanmar’s Yangon. Young boys, dressed as Buddha princes, rode on horses and were paraded by their entourage on their way to the monastery. Shinbyu is the Burmese term for the novitiation ceremony, which is the essential monastic ordination of male Myanmar Buddhists under the age of 20 to prepare for their full ordination as monks. Celebrated throughout the country in March, sons in each family…
Saleem Khatri, a prominent leader of the Sunni Islamist group Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) and legal adviser to the provincial government, was tragically assassinated in Karachi, Pakistan. The incident has left the region in a state of shock and raised concerns about the potential for escalating sectarian tensions. Khatri was a well-known figure in local politics and played a significant role in advocating for Sunni Islam in the region. As a leader of the ASWJ, he was deeply involved…
Kanye West credits Jonah Hill performance for changing views on anti-semitism American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, has returned to Instagram after having his account restricted last year over anti-semitic posts. In his latest post, West claimed that Jonah Hill’s performance in “21 Jump Street” made him like Jewish people again, and no one should take anger against one or two individuals and transform it into hatred towards millions of innocent people. West added, “No Christian can be…
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that the crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening, and as a result, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday, March 23. The Kingdom’s Supreme Court has called on all Muslims in the Kingdom to look for the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening corresponding to Shaban 29, 1444. The Ministry of Justice has launched an electronic system for crescent sighting with the aim of automating and governing the moon sighting processes.…
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, responsible for sighting the crescent of Ramadan ul Mubarak, is set to meet in Peshawar tomorrow (Wednesday), under the chairmanship of Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. The committee will convene on March 22, corresponding to Shaban 29, Wednesday evening, at the Auqaf building. Zonal and district Ruet-e-Hilal committees will also meet at their respective offices, while the committee for Islamabad will hold a meeting in the building of the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The Ministry of Religious…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) embarks on the important task of searching for the crescent moon, which will signal the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The UAE’s moon sighting committee is set to convene after the Maghrib (sunset) prayer, with the goal of determining the precise start of the fasting month. The committee, consisting of officials, astronomers, and scholars, will be tasked with verifying the sighting of the crescent moon. To aid in this effort, all Sharia courts across…
Qatar has officially announced a reduction in working hours for public sector employees during the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministry of State for Cabinet Affairs, headed by Minister Mohamed Al Sulaiti, has declared that public sector employees will work for five hours a day throughout the month. The holy month of Ramadan is predicted to commence on Thursday, 23rd March, based on astronomical calculations. In line with the spiritual nature of the month, the reduced working hours are intended…