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February 19, 2026 3:18 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on holy month of Ramzan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended warm greetings to the people of India and the global community on the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Ramzan Mubarak! May this auspicious month further th...

February 18, 2026 12:37 PM

Gulf countries begin Ramadan as Saudi Arabia confirms moon sighting

Gulf countries commenced the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday after crescent moon sighting committees in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed the start of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday evening. Authorities in Qatar and Kuwait also annou...

March 7, 2025 4:31 PM

Dubai’s Ramadan cannon tradition continues to mark holy month

The holy month of Ramadan is once again being marked by the distinctive boom of ceremonial cannons echoing across Dubai at sunset. This tradition, known locally as "midfa al iftar," signals to Muslims throughout the city that it's time to break their...

March 4, 2025 4:08 PM

Afghanistan border clashes ease, thousands seek shelter

Overnight clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the main border crossing between the countries caused thousands of people to flee their homes but the situation had calmed down by Tuesday morning, residents and officials said. The c...

March 28, 2024 2:44 PM

UAE launches campaign to donate surplus food for Ramadan

In a bid to reduce food waste and adopt a sustainable approach during this year's month of Ramadan, the UAE launched a campaign to donate leftover food to those in need. Launched in 2017, the UAE Food Bank - a non-profit organisation vows to reduce ...

March 11, 2024 9:04 AM

Ramadan to begin in much of the Middle East from Monday

The crescent moon signaling the start of Ramadan was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, prompting a Monday start to the holy month for much of the Middle East. Qatar and the UAE have also confirmed they will begin observing Ramadan from March 11th. ...

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