China finds foreign support for Xinjiang policies as region seeks to boost economic ties

The event coincided with Eid ul-Fitr, the Muslim festival that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Xinjiang is home to 25.85 million people, 14.93 million of whom are members of ethnic minority groups, including the Muslim Uygurs and Kazakhs. EU sees 200% surge in Xinjiang imports despite human rights concerns Beijing has … Read more

Palestinians perform Eid Al-Fitr prayers amid ruins of mosques in Gaza

A large number of Palestinians in Gaza Strip on Wednesday, April 10, performed Eid Al-Fitr prayers on the rubble of mosques that were destroyed by the Israeli aggression during the war that has been going on for more than six months. Videos widely circulated on social media platforms shows citizens performing Eid prayers under the … Read more

Gulf nations to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr tomorrow

The Shawwal crescent moon was sighted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday morning, April 9. Thus, Eid Al-Fitr will be celebrated in the region on Wednesday, April 10. Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain also announced that Eid Al-Fitr would be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10, following the sighting … Read more

Shawwal moon not sighted, Eid Al-Fitr on April 10

Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Shawwal 1445 AH-2024, was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday, April 8. Therefore, Tuesday, April 9, will be the last day of the holy month of Ramzan, and Eid Al-Fitr will fall on Wednesday, April 10. The moon sighting committee of the Kingdom at all … Read more

Saudi, UAE calls on Muslims to sight moon on Monday

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on all Muslims to sight the crescent moon of Shawaal 1445 AH-2024 on Monday evening, 29th of Ramzan corresponding to April 8. In an announcement, the Kingdom’s Supreme Court called on Muslims who sight the moon with the naked eye, or through binoculars to … Read more

Dubai Crown Prince announces golden visa for imams, muezzins

Crown prince of Dubai and chairman of Dubai executive council,Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, on Wednesday, April 3, announced a decision granting golden residency to a number of imams, preachers and religious researchers on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. The decision comes … Read more

UAE announces holidays for private sector

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, April 1, announced Eid Al-Fitr holidays for employees working in the private sector. Private sector employees will get holidays from Monday, April 8 (Ramzan 29) and last till Shawwal 3 (or what is equivalent to it in the Gregorian … Read more

UAE announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays for public sector

The government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, March 31, announced a one-week holidays for public sector employees to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The employees will get holidays from Monday, April 8, to Sunday, April 14, and resume work on Monday, April 15, 2024. Since Saturday and Sunday are the official weekend days … Read more

40% surge in Eid package enquiries among UAE residents, says report

As the holy month of Ramzan 2024 is around the corner, residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are eagerly anticipating its arrival and already planning their six-day Eid Al-Fitr holidays to cherish moments with loved ones. According to musafir.com, the UAE’s leading travel management company, Eid Al-Fitr package enquiries by residents have surged by … Read more