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Saudi Arabia names 15 Riyadh squares after imams, kings

Riyadh, Feb. 23 -- Saudi Arabia's Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has directed that 15 squares in Riyadh be named after the Kingdom's imams and kings. The initia... Read More


Ramzan 2025: Taraweeh, Tahajjud schedule for Grand Mosque, Prophet's Mosque

Hyderabad, Feb. 23 -- As Ramzan 1446 AH-2025 approaches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the schedule for the Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers, along with the names of the Imams leading t... Read More


Israel deploys tanks in northern West Bank for first time since 2002

Hyderabad, Feb. 23 -- The Israeli army deployed tanks in the northern occupied West Bank on Sunday, February 23, for the first time since Operation Defensive Shield in 2002. The move is reportedly aim... Read More


Ramzan 2025: UAE announces official work hours for public sector employees

Abu Dhabi, Feb. 23 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Sunday, February 23, the official working hours for public sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH/2025. According t... Read More


Saudi Arabia bans filming, live broadcasts in mosques during Ramzan

Riyadh, Feb. 22 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued new directives banning the use of cameras inside mosques to film the imam and worshippers during prayers for the upcoming month of Ramza... Read More


Northern Ireland's first minister to boycott White House event over Gaza

Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- Northern Ireland's First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, has announced she will not attend the annual St Patrick's Day event at the White House next month as a protest against Presid... Read More


Israeli forces kill two Palestinian children in West Bank

Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- At least two Palestinian children were shot dead by Israeli occupation forces (IOF) gunfire in two separate incidents on Friday, February 21, in the occupied West Bank. Accordin... Read More


Oman honours 57 youth for completing 30-day Fajr prayer challenge

Muscat, Feb. 22 -- In a momentous gathering filled with faith, inspiration, and community spirit, the Fajr Initiative Award Ceremony recently took place in Oman's capital, Muscat, celebrating 57 young... Read More


Four migrant workers from Odisha stranded in Oman return home

Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- Four migrant workers from Ganjam district, Odisha, returned home safely on Friday, February 21, after being stranded in Oman without receiving their salaries. The workers, who h... Read More


Dubai mandates Arabic for kids under 6 at Indian, other private schools

Dubai, Feb. 22 -- Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has mandated Arabic education for children up to six years at all private schools and early childhood centres, including Indi... Read More