- Middle East
ICJ hears Nicaragua’s ‘genocide’ case against Germany for aiding Israel
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held the first hearing in a lawsuit filed by Nicaragua against Germany, accusing of facilitating genocide of Palestinians during the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza…
- Middle East
Eid Al-Fitr 2024: These countries offer visa-free travel to expats in UAE
Applying for a visa can be a difficult and time-consuming process, if you are living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and are planning to travel internationally for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday,…
- Middle East
‘No Israeli embassy safe anymore,’ warns top Iran general
Iranian Supreme Leader’s advisor for military affairs, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, has warned that Israeli embassies are no longer “safe” in the world following the Israeli attack on the Tehran consulate in…
- Middle East
Giving Zakat Al-Fitr in cash is not permissible: Saudi Grand Mufti
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, confirmed that giving Zakat Al-Fitr in money is not permissible, and should be…
- India
Two Indian expats among 5 dead in Sharjah building fire
Two Indian expatriates were among the 5 people dead and injured 44 others after a massive fire broke out in an apartment building in Sharjah on Thursday, April 4, a media report said. The…
- Middle East
Watch: Saudi Crown Prince hosts Iftar for Pakistan’s PM
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman hosted an Iftar gathering for Pakistan’s Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah. The event was held in…
- Middle East
Cancer-stricken Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqah dies in Israeli prison
A 62-year-old cancer-stricken Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqah has died in Israel’s Shamir Medical Center, formerly Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, in southeast of Tel Aviv. This came after he spent 38 years in prison in…
- Photos
Photos: Worshippers gather at two holy mosques on 29th Ramzan
Millions of worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on 29th night of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024 corresponding to Sunday, April 7. The worshippers performed…
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Over 2.5 million worshippers attend completion of Quran recitation at Grand Mosque
More than 2.5 million worshippers, including Umrah pilgrims and visitors, performed the Isha and Taraweeh prayers and attended the completion of a Quran recitation (Khatam Al Quran) on Sunday, the 29th night…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Quran recitation to be completed in Makkah, Madinah today
The completion of recitation of the Holy Quran (Khatm Al Quran) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah will be held during Taraweeh prayers on the 29th night of…
- Middle East
Video: Supplication of imam at Prophet’s Mosque sparks row
A recent Qunoot supplication by the Imam of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Sheikh Salah Al Budair, has sparked a widespread controversy on social media. Social media users circulated Al Budair’s Qunoot…
- World
Hijab mugshot row: 2 Muslim women win Rs 141 cr lawsuit in New York
New York City has agreed to pay 17 million US dollars (Rs 1,41,60,49,850) to settle a lawsuit filed by two Muslim-American women who were arrested in 2017 for removing their hijabs for mug…
- Middle East
In a first, Sharjah set to host Drone Champions Race
Sharjah is all set to host its first-ever Drone Champions Race from Saturday, April 20 to Sunday, April 21l at the Al Majaz Amphitheater.. MultiGP, the world’s largest drone racing league, is…
- Middle East
OIC condemns Israeli attacks on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the Israeli forces recent restriction and attack on Palestinian worshippers at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. In a statement on Saturday, March 6, the…
- Middle East
UAE: Up to Rs 22 lakh fine for illegal trade in fireworks
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Public Prosecution announced the imposition of a fine of up to Dirham 100,000 (Rs 22,68,129) and one year jail for illegal trade in fireworks. Ahead…
