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Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia; Eid Al-Fitr on Friday
Riyadh: The Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, April 20. This means Eid Al-Fitr will be on Friday, April 21. Qatar, UAE, Bahrain…
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Watch: Hailstorm blankets Taif region in Saudi Arabia, disrupts traffic
Riyadh: Heavy snow and hailstorm hit the Saudi city of Taif, on Wednesday, disrupting traffic on the road between Taif province and the town of Hawiyah in Makkah region. Some motorists stopped…
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UAE, Qatar in process to restore relations; reopen embassies
After years of strained relations, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are in the process of restore diplomatic relations and reopening the closed embassies in the coming weeks. The development in relations…
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Over 2.5M worshippers attend conclusion of Quran recitation at Grand Mosque
Riyadh: More than 2.5 million worshippers attended the completion of a Quran recitation on Wednesday, the 29th night of Ramzan, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
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Dubai invites designs for global ‘House of the Future’ competition
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has launched a global competition, inviting architects and designers to design a highly-affordable, expandable, innovative and aesthetically-pleasing house suited to modern Emirati needs. On Tuesday, the Mohammed bin Rashid…
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Haj 2023: Last date for Saudi pilgrims to pay final instalment
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the 10th Shawwal as the last date for domestic pilgrims to pay the final instalment of the upcoming Haj 1444…
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Saudi: Nearly 20M benefit from Grand Mosque sermon interpretations
Riyadh: Nearly 20 million people worldwide have benefited from an interpretation service for sermons delivered at the Grand Mosque, Makkah in Saudi Arabia, since the start of Ramzan in March, the Saudi…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Where to watch fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrations are never complete without a spectacular display of fireworks lighting up the sky and this Eid is no different. Eid Al-Fitr dates will be announced…
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Australia announces first day of Eid Al-Fitr
The Australian Fatwa Council has announced that Friday, April 21, will be the last day of Ramzan and Saturday will be the first day of Eid Al-Fitr and the start of the…
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Saudi: 20,714 mosques readied for Eid Al-Fitr prayer
Riyadh: In preparations for the Eid Al-Fitr prayer, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that 20,714 mosques and outdoor areas across the Kingdom are ready. The Saudi Ministry of Islamic…
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Dubai Sheikh Mohammed donates Dh250-million to ‘1 Billion Meals’ campaign
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday announced his personal contribution of real estate assets and monetary…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2023: Saudi, UAE calls on Muslims to sight moon on Thursday
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on Muslims to sight the crescent of Shawwal 1444, 2023 on Thursday evening, 29th of Ramzan corresponding to April 20.…
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Over 2.6 million worshippers attend Makkah’s Grand Mosque on Shab-e-Qadr
Riyadh: As the holy month of Ramzan nears its end, more than 2.6 million worshippers attended Qiyam Al Layl prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Monday, the 27th night of…
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Watch: UAE astronaut shares view of Makkah, Madinah from space on Shab-e-Qadr
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who is currently on a six-month space mission to the International Space Station (ISS) shared an incredible view of Saudi Arabia’s Makkah…
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Saudi: Girl forgotten by parents on Dammam-Riyadh road returned
Riyadh: The police in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) found a girl child who had been forgotten by her parents on the Dammam-Riyadh Highway. Police handed over the child, who is…
