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Oman Bans Eid-Ul-Fitr Prayers; Mass Celebration Amidst COVID Spike

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Oman bans Eid-Al-Fitr prayers

The government of Oman has banned public prayers during Eid-Ul-Fitr due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country.

Oman’s Supreme Committee has decided to ban Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers to contain the growing number of COVID-19 infections.

Eid holidays will start from Wednesday, May 12 and will end on Saturday, May 15, if Eid falls on Thursday.

The committee also banned all kinds of gatherings including family gatherings or mass celebrations of Eid. The committee also barred the citizens to not take part in gatherings at beaches and parks during Eid holidays.

The committee also announced to close all commercial activities throughout the day, except for food stores, fuel stations, medical centres, home delivery of all goods.

Earlier, Oman’s Supreme Committee for the Prevention of Coronavirus has announced a ban on travellers from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

According to the media reports, the committee has also banned those who have travelled to these countries in the last 14 days from entering the kingdom.

All three countries have joined the list of countries whose citizens are not allowed to come to Oman.

The Supreme Committee has taken this decision to stop the spread of Coronavirus in the country.

However, Omani citizens, diplomats, medical personnel and their families are exempt from the ban.
Groups that are exempt will have to go through the Corona regulations once they enter Oman.

In addition, the committee has decided to ban the entry of children under the age of 12 in commercial complexes and other commercial places.

Commercial complexes, commercial outlets, restaurants and cafes have been instructed to restrict the entrance of crowds, saying that only 50 per cent of crowds should be allowed to come.

Violators of the guidelines will be prosecuted.

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UAE: Residents Likely To Get A five-day Eid-Al-Fitr Break

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The Muslims residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) began to observe the holy month of Ramadan from Tuesday, April 13.

According to the UAE’s official holiday calendar, residents of UAE will get Eid-Al-Fitr holidays from 29th of Ramadan to 3rd of Shawaal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar.

If Ramadan lasts 29 days, the residents will have a four-day break from May 11 to May 14.

But if Ramadan lasts 30 days, employees in the UAE will get a five-day break from May 11 to May 15.

Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and it is based on lunar cycles. Hence, its dates change accordingly. An Islamic month is 29 to 30 days long.

Muslims celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan.

Earlier, the worshippers in UAE offered the first Taraweeh before the first Roza.

Taraweeh prayers are the special prayers Muslims offer during the whole month of Ramadan. They recite Holy Quran in Taraweeh prayer. The prayer consists of 20 rakaats and is offered with Isha prayers.

Ramadan 2020 was full of tests, as people were not allowed to gather in large congregations. However, they will enjoy offering special prayers together this year, with safety measures.

Dr. Seif Al Dhaheri, the spokesperson for the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), had earlier announced that Taraweeh prayers will be offered in Mosques in the UAE. Taraweeh prayer and Isha prayer have been covered at 30 minutes.

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Ramadan 2021: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Announces Dh14m bonus for taxi owners In Dubai

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As the month of Ramadan has begun in the Middle East and other parts of the world except for Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, the Muslims will celebrate the month amidst COVID-19 restrictions.

The Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has announced bonuses of over Dhs14 million to taxi number plate owners in Dubai.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will begin circulating the 2020 bonuses to owners of 2,833 taxi number plates in addition to their annual dues during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, thanked Sheikh Mohammed for his noble gesture.

“This bonus is one of several of His Highness’s gestures during Ramadan to enhance the welfare of citizens. The payments particularly reflect his keenness to support fixed income earners and disadvantaged families. Apart from enhancing their wellbeing and happiness, the initiative also contributes to boosting social solidarity,” said Al Tayer.

What Is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar which is observed by the entire Muslim community from around the world.

The Muslims engage in good deeds and ask for forgiveness and refrain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset.

This annual practice is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. It is said that Ramadan is the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad’s first revelation.

Importance Of Ramadan:

The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said,

“When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained” (Bukhari)

In another Hadith, the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said,

“Whoever fasts during Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards, and then all his past sins will be forgiven.” (Bukhari)

Ramadan In Pakistan:

The first fast of 2021 will fall on April 14 while Eid-ul-Fitr will take place on May 14 in Pakistan.

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Ramadan Moon Sighted In Saudi Arabia, First Fast Will Be Observed Tomorrow

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Ramadan Moon Sighted In Saudi Arabia

The crescent for the month of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court has announced. 

In a statement issued by the Saudi Supreme Court, Tuesday (April 13) will mark the first day of Ramadan.

This will be the second year when the Holy month will be observed under the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar which is observed by the entire Muslim community from around the world.

The Muslims engage in good deeds and ask for forgiveness and refrain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset.

This annual practice is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. It is said that Ramadan is the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad’s first revelation.

Moreover, the Saudi government had announced that Iftar gatherings and I’tikaf will not be allowed in the Masjid Al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi during Ramadan.

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the head of affairs of the two mosques, said that the Presidency would provide ready-made food to the worshipers in the Masjid al-Haram, while Sehri would not be allowed in the Prophet (PBUH) Mosque.

No one will be allowed to eat in the courtyards of both mosques and everyone will be provided food individually.

Zamzam water coolers will also not be available and 200,000 bottles of Zamzam water will be provided on a daily basis.

In addition, those who wish to break the fast in the Masjid al-Haram will only be allowed to bring dates and water for themselves and will not be allowed to share them with anyone.

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Muslims Will Observe Blessings Of Ramadan Twice In A Year

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Ramadan Kareem Twice in 2030

Muslims will reportedly experience the blessings of the holy month of Ramadan twice in 2030.

According to the details, it’s expected that Ramadan will be seen in early January, with Eid-Al-Fitr in early February, and then Ramadan later in the year right after the festive season in December.

Ramadan Twice in 2030

What Is Ramadan?

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is considered one of the holiest, pious and significant months in which Muslims fast from dawn till dusk.

Fasting for a whole month reminds Muslims of the less fortunate and reinforces the need to be thankful. Being one of the five pillars of Islam, it is mandatory for all healthy Muslims to fast during the holy month.

Significance Of Ramadan In The Quran:

Allah Almighty has talked about the significance of Ramadan in the Holy Quran in the following verse:

“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may learn piety and righteousness” (Quran, 2:183)

Every Muslim wakes up early to eat a pre-dawn meal “Suhoor” before keeping the fast and they break it with Maghrib prayers “Iftaar”.

The Holy Quran was revealed on the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) in the month of Ramadan that is why it is important for every Muslim to read the entire Quran in the holy month.

“Ramadan is the (month) in which the Quran was sent down, as a guide to mankind, also Clear (Signs) for guidance and the differentiation (between right and wrong)” (Quran, 2:185)

Importance Of Ramadan:

The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said,

“When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained” (Bukhari)

In another Hadith, the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said,

“Whoever fasts during Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards, and then all his past sins will be forgiven.” (Bukhari)

Ramadan In Pakistan?

The first fast of 2021 will be on April 14 while Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on May 14 in Pakistan.

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Ramadan 2021: Timings For Islamabad’s Government Offices announced

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Ramadan Islamabad office timings

Ahead of Ramadan 2021, which is all set to begin from April 14th in Pakistan, the Federal government has announced new timings for government offices during the holy month.

According to the official circular by the Establishment Division, the working hours in government offices of Islamabad during Ramadan will be from 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Thursday, whereas on Fridays the timings will be from 10 am to 1 pm.

Ramadan 2021 Islamabad Office timings

Note that Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry had on Saturday claimed that the Holy month of Ramadan will fall on April 14 in Pakistan.

He tweeted today that the moon of Ramadan will be sighted on April 13 in Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Karachi.

Previously, the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) had issued guidelines for prayers and Taraweeh in mosques and Imambargahs in connection with Ramadan.

The guidelines state that huge gathering will not be allowed in the prayer halls, Taraweeh prayers will be arranged outside the premises of the Imambargahs and mosques on roads and footpaths.

The NCOC has said that ablution will be prohibited in mosques and Imambargahs. While performing ablution, wash hands with soap for 20 seconds.

Carpets will not be laid, prayers will be offered on the floor, the floor will be washed with chlorinated water, while citizens will advisable to bring their prayers carpets from home to the mosque.

The guidelines state that children over the age of 50 should not come, while worshipers suffering from flu and cough should not come to mosques and Imambargahs.

The NCOC has directed the worshipers to come to the mosque, Imambargah wearing masks and refrain from holding gatherings, keeping a distance of 6 feet between the worshipers during queuing and marking the rows to facilitate the worshipers.

The NCOC has directed that in the current situation of Coronavirus, the devotees should observe I’tikaf at home while Sahar and Iftar should not be arranged in mosques and Imambargahs.

Mosques, Imambargah management has been directed to form a committee for implementation of SOPs.

The guidelines state that the management of mosques and Imambargahs is being given conditional permission subject to the implementation of SOPs, non-implementation of SOPs, the policy will be reviewed if cases increase, while the government will provide relief to severely affected areas.

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