Ramzan
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Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Lockdown in days after Ramzan
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia says it will go into a full lockdown during the days of celebration that follow the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramzan. The Interior Ministry made the…
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Pakistan
Lockdown restrictions in Sindh to remain until Ramzan end
Karachi: An ongoing lockdown imposed in Pakistan Sindh to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus will remain in place until the end of Ramzan, a provincial government spokesperson has confirmed.…
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India
Lockdown: More fasting than feasting Ramzan in city of Nawabs
Lucknow: Iftar parties for ‘rozedars’ in the city of Nawabs no longer conjure up the image of mouth-watering galouti kebabs with the aroma of lip-smacking biryani wafting all over. With…
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India
Ramzan musing
By Mohammed Wajihuddin New Delhi: Seating alone at my study under the whirring ceiling fan on the first night of Ramzan–2020, I can’t believe it is that holy month in…
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Kashmir
J&K religious leaders urge people to pray at home in Ramzan
Srinagar: In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the holy month of Ramzan will be different in Kashmir as there won’t be any big congregations or religious gatherings. Many religious leaders and…
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India
Muslims step out to buy essentials to prepare for Ramzan
New Delhi: With the holy month of Ramzan beginning from Saturday, Muslims in various parts of Delhi stepped out on Friday to buy essential items with local mosques asking devotees…
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World
Bangladesh bans Iftar gatherings during Ramzan
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Friday banned Iftar gatherings during the holy month of Ramzan to curb the spread of the coronavirus infections as the Muslim-majority country recorded the highest single-day spike…
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India
Ramadan fasting from Friday in coastal districts of Karnataka
Mangaluru: The sacred month of Ramadan began on Friday in the coastal districts of Karnataka with the sighting of the crescent moon in Kerala, according to Dakshina Kannada Qazi Twaka…
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World
Muslims to observe Ramadan with unprecedented virus lockdowns
Jakarta: Muslims around the world began marking Ramzan under coronavirus lockdown on Friday with unprecedented bans on family gatherings and mass prayers, while a pushback in some countries has sparked…
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World
UK’s NHS issues COVID-19 safety reminder for Ramzan
London: The UK’s state-funded National Health Service (NHS) has issued additional guidance as a reminder for British Muslims to stay away from social gatherings during the holy month of Ramzan…
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India
Ramzan helpline to reach out to faithful, doctors to give tips
Lucknow: Activated in the month of Ramzan each year, the famous Ramzan helpline in the state capital has included doctors on its panel besides religious leaders this time to answer…
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Middle East
Middle East braces for bleak Ramzan as virus threat lingers
Riyadh: From cancelled iftar feasts to suspended mosque prayers, Muslims across the Middle East are bracing for a bleak month of Ramzan fasting as the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Pakistan
Mosques in Pakistan to remain open during Ramzan
Islamabad: Pakistan decided on Saturday that mosques in the country would remain open during the holy month of Ramzan with certain conditions even as the nationwide tally of coronavirus cases…
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Islamic Hub
Black Stone cleaned ahead of Ramzan 2020
Makkah: Black Stone of Mecca, known as Al-Ḥajar al-Aswad in Arabic, engraved in the southeast wall of the Kabaah has been cleaned ahead of Ramzan 2020. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said about…
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Top Stories
Hyderabad to miss all hustle bustle of Ramadan
Hyderabad: The holy month of Ramadan every year is a period of not just spiritual activity but also of unprecedented business and trade in this historic city famous for its rich…
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News
Hyderabad: Sale of vermicelli skyrockets ahead of Eid
Hyderabad: With Eid around the corner, sale of vermicelli has shot up significantly in the city. Vermicelli or ‘Seviyan’ is an integral part of Eid celebrations as it makes for…
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Hyderabad News
Hyderabad: Large varieties of dates flood market as demand surges during Ramzan
Hyderabad: Dates have always been an inseparable part of the holy month of Ramzan, when the faithful break their long hours of fasting with iftar, that is traditionally begun by…
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Hyderabad News
Bringing festive cheer to dressing
Ramzan dressing is about glitz, glamour and going all the way out to bring in the festive bling to the dressing. Be it the traditional shararas, ghararas or the long…
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Hyderabad News
Hyderabad police beef up security at Mecca Masjid
Hyderabad: During the holy month of Ramzan, Hyderabad police ensured safety and security of over one lakh visitors who pay a visit to a four-hundred-year-old Mecca Masjid to offer Namaz.…
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News
Surat: Police allow food outlets to serve till late during Ramzan
Surat (Gujarat): People across the religious spectrum thronged the streets late in the night here, as the city police allowed food outlets to operate till late for the whole month…
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Hyderabad News
Rooh Afza crisis hits Indian market; popular cold drink disappears from the market as Ramzan days become hotter
Hyderabad: Popular cold drink Rooh Afza has disappeared from the market forcing people, especially the fasting lot, to look for alternatives. Sumaiyah Syed, an architect-housewife, says that in the last…
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Hyderabad News
NAMAZ-e-TARAVEEH
As the holy month of Ramzan has begun. The special Taraveeh namaz is offered at Darul-Aman Function Hall on Monday night.Photo:Laeeq
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Middle East
Ramzan Moon sighting: Holy month to start on this date in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: In Saudi Arabia, UAE and other neighbouring countries, Moon was not sighted in the evening of Saturday. Hence, in the Middle East Countries, Ramzan will start on Monday, 6th…
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Kashmir
Kashmir: Protest after trucks laden with perishable essentials halted on highway
SRINAGAR: Traders of Srinagar Fruit Mandi on Monday observed a complete shutdown alleging that perishable fruits and vegetables-laden trucks were unnecessarily stopped on national highway, resulting in huge losses to…
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Business
Ahead of Ramzan, Rooh Afza disappeared from the market?
NEW DELHI: In summer, the dark pink rose-flavored drink called Rooh Afza is a staple in every Desi household. This quintessential drink particularly during Ramadan, becomes even more popular. After…
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News
AAP MLA claims EC fixed poll dates during Ramzan to favour BJP
New Delhi: Questioning the Lok Sabha election schedule, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on Monday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) fixed polling dates during Ramzan to favour BJP and said…
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Breaking News
Discussion about Ramzan and elections totally disgusting: Javed Akhtar
New Delhi: Veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar on Tuesday said that he finds the discussion about Ramzan coinciding with the Lok Sabha elections “totally disgusting”. The statement from Akhtar, who has…
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