‘Ramadan Is All About Food’: Muslims Eat More And Food Prices Increase By 100%, Survey

“Ironically, Ramadan is all about food,” says Aya Yousef, an HLB Egypt Makary Consulting senior analyst. While more than two billion Muslims endure a month of fasting, the international food consumption rate exceeds the typical consumption pattern. “Food retailers stock products at least a month ahead in preparation for excess demand,” Yousef added. “Supermarkets and … Read more

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

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi: Israel will pay heavy price

Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi spoke to Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani on Wednesday evening. Raisi said that Israel would pay a “heavy price” for an airstrike in Damascus, for which Tehran blames Jerusalem. He discussed the “martyrdom” of Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Reza Zahedi, an IRGC leader, was killed in the Syrian capital. Sudani … Read more

Funeral in Iran for officers killed in airstrike takes place

Iran held a funeral on Friday for seven officers killed in a suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy compound in Syria this week, an unprecedented attack for which Tehran has vowed to take revenge. State television showed demonstrators carrying pictures of those killed and banners with slogans such as “Death to Israel” and … Read more

Tinubu meets private sector leaders, says he won’t underperform as president

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy is at a turning point and will require the steadfast support of the private sector for sustained growth and prosperity. Speaking during Iftar on Thursday in Abuja with members of the Nigerian business community, the president expressed gratitude for their support and pledged to engage with them more frequently. … Read more

Sweet treat for Ramadan using ‘staple’ holiday ingredient to break fast

This easy-to-make recipe is the perfect treat to break your Ramadan fast. Putting a unique spin on a traditional holiday ingredient, dates, this dessert infuse peanut butter, cocoa powder, coconut flakes and a pinch of salt with the sweet fruit to make date squares. It is traditional to break the Ramadan fast by eating an … Read more

Emraan Hashmi cuts cake as he celebrates his birthday at Baba Siddiqui and Zeeshan Siddiqui’s annual iftar party – See photos |

Emraan Hashmi, marking his 45th birthday on March 24, graced Baba Siddiqui’s yearly iftar party. The hosts, Baba Siddiqui and his son Zeeshan Siddiqui, organized a modest cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the actor during the event.Check out his photos here: Emraan, clad in a printed blue kurta and white pyjamas, exuded charm as he … Read more

Will Israel find opportunity to strike Iran nuclear facility?

Will Israel find opportunity to strike Iranian nuclear facility? An-Nahar, Lebanon, March 16 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The recent Gaza conflict and other confrontations initiated by the Axis of Resistance in Lebanon and the Red Sea have shifted focus away from a long-standing global concern: the Iranian nuclear … Read more

Salman Khan’s actress Zareen Khan celebrates her Ramadan birthday with orphaned Muslim girls; sits down and eats with them [Watch]

This video is so fulfilling, Zareen Khan is seen celebrating her birthday in the most special way possible with orphaned Muslim girls at an orphanage. The Veer actress posted videos of her mentioning how fulfilling experience it is for her to make these orphan girls a part of her celebration. In this video, you can … Read more