SINGAPORE: Muslims in Singapore will mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan on Tuesday (Mar 12). The holy month begins with a sighting of the new moon based on the Islamic lunar calendar, after which religious authorities will declare the start of Ramadan. In announcing the date, the Mufti of Singapore noted that according to astronomical … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Islamic month of Ramadan is being observed this year as the Israel-Hamas war surges in Gaza, where the United Nations is warning of a growing humanitarian crisis. Imam Talib Shareef of Masjid Muhammad, the Nation’s Mosque, in Washington said there will be differences in how Muslims observe this year because of the … Read more
Arab-Israeli and left-wing members of Knesset continued to criticize on Monday the government’s intent to limit visitation rights on the Temple Mount during the month of Ramadan to both Palestinians from the West Bank and Muslim Israeli citizens. A forum of ministers led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir … Read more
“To be honest, we were sceptical about it, but at the end of the day it worked out,” said Evans Kahindi, brand manager for Blended by Lyre’s, which organised the pop-up. Lebanese bartender Hadi Ghassan prepares a drink behind the counter at a pop-up bar offering non-alcoholic Bellinis and spritzes. Photo: AFP In Saudi Arabia’s … Read more
