Friday, May 9, 2025

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Mosques in a Saudi city apologize for holding Eid prayers

Preparations continue in the Kingdom to welcome Eid al-Fitr, with comprehensive organization and extensive preparation of mosques and prayer halls, in preparation for receiving worshipers and participants in this great religious occasion. It was decided to hold Eid al-Fitr prayers...

Saudi authorities ban sales and advertisements inside mosques

Riyadh: The Department of Religious Affairs warns against commercial products, trade and advertising inside the mosque. The warning came after it was noticed that a video of a person selling and advertising inside the mosque in a way that...

Ramadan 2024: Prince Salman issued an order prohibiting Iftar in mosques

Ramadan 2024: The holy month of Ramadan is starting from March 10 this year. Preparations for this special month have also started in Saudi Arabia, which is considered the center of Islam. Every year before Ramadan, some new guidelines are...

Mosques set to reopen

MOSQUES will reopen across Bahrain starting tomorrow, announced the Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Ministry yesterday. They will open for dawn and afternoon prayers only – Fajr, Dhuhr and Asr – while ensuring all precautionary measures are implemented .

UAE mosques to host special rain prayers this Friday

Mosques across the UAE will host special rain prayers called Salaat Al Istisqaa on Friday, December 18. The special prayer will be offered 10 minutes before the Friday prayer. This comes as per directives by the President, His Highness Sheikh...

Coronavirus: Lockdown eases, worshippers return to Saudi mosques

Worshippers are urged to abide by the regulations and follow preventive measures for their very own safety to control the spread of COVID-19. Over 90,000 mosques in Saudi Arabia reopened their doors to worshippers on Sunday morning. This is after...

Saudi Arabia: More than 90,000 mosques to reopen from Sunday

All mosques, except those in Makkah, will reopen after an intensive cleaning and maintenance drive to contain the spread of Coronavirus. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance and its staff members are preparing to start maintenance, and sanitisation of more than...

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Abu Dhabi schools enforce ban on phones, smartwatches

Abu Dhabi: Most public and private schools have begun strictly enforcing the ban on bringing mobile phones and smartwatches...

UAE airlines suspend flights to Pakistan after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’

Flights between Pakistan and the UAE via Emirates remain suspended until Saturday, May 10, “due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to Pakistan’s airspace and...

UAE: Delivery riders not allowed on fast lanes as Ajman announces traffic rule

Delivery riders must adhere to the right lanes of the road in Ajman, authorities announced on Thursday. They are not permitted to use the...

Dubai travel: Emirates to launch daily non-stop flights to Hangzhou

Emirates is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from July 30. The airline’s latest expansion into Hangzhou makes the...

Dubai: Private parking fees double in some areas; motorists urge action amid soaring rates

Hameed Hashim, a rice trader living in Al Warqa and operating his wholesale business in Al Ras, said he is now spending more on...