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UAE Grants 6-Day Holiday for Eid-Al-Fitr as Ramadan 2024 dates revealed

UAE

Residents in the United Arab Emirates are eagerly anticipating the start of Ramadan, expected to begin on March 12th. With this sacred month approaching, thoughts turn to the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holidays. Reports from Arab media outlets suggest that if Ramadan extends to the full 30 days, employees could enjoy a lengthy 6-day break to … Read more

Cricket Australia wishes ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ to Muslims

Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia on Thursday extended greetings to Muslims around the world on the start of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. According to the details, Cricket Australia on its official Twitter handle delivered a message. It wrote: Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating across the world! #RamadanMubarak Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating across the world! #RamadanMubarak … Read more

Why Mehwish Hayat Is Confused This Ramadan?

Muslims across Pakistan and other regions are observing the first roza of the holy month of Ramadan today. People are busy preparing delicious Iftaar however, Mehwish Hayat does not know what she really wants to eat and drink.

The Load Wedding actress took to Instagram and shared a mesmerizing photo wearing a nude shade shalwar kameez with her dupatta on the head.

Expressing her confusion, the Punjab Nahi Jaungi actress wrote,

First of Ramzan, sitting here pondering over some very important questions. Do I take mint chutney or chilli sauce with my Samosas, should I take cheese omelette or aloo paratha for sehri and the biggest question – lassi or Rooh Afza?”

She concluded by wishing everyone a happy and a blessed Ramadan.

 

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Earlier, Mehwish mesmerized her fans by singing Billie Eilish’s song. She shared a video on her social media accounts and wrote,

This song has been stuck in my head for sometime. So here I am, unapologetically singing a few lines from one of my fav songs by Billie Eilish, The theme from the Bond movie, “No time to die”

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PM Imran Felicitates Nation On Arrival Of Ramadan In A Special Message

PM Imran Ramadan Special Message

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Tuesday extended heartfelt Ramadan greetings to all the Muslims out there and wished everyone a very blessed month ahead.

In a special message to the nation, PM Imran Khan said, “I wish the entire nation and the nation of Islam on the arrival of Ramadan.”

“May Allah Almighty help Pakistan during these testing times and grant us success with patience and perseverance,” he added.

The premier further added that the purpose of fasting is to increase feelings of self-sacrifice in a person.

“Enduring hunger and thirst while fasting promotes feelings of empathy for others,” added the Prime Minister.

PM Imran Khan also prayed for the future of Pakistan and also urged the masses to fully adhere to the COVID-19 SOPs to battle with the ongoing pandemic wave.

“In this blessed month of Ramadan, while showing selflessness and compassion, we have to take special care of the needy and identify and discourage the elements involved in profiteering and hoarding,” PM Imran added more.

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Pakistani celebrities extend Ramadan wishes to all Muslims

Ramadan 2021

Ramadan 2021 moon sighted across Pakistan as the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms the news on April 13.

The first day of Ramadan 2021 will fall on April 14 (Wednesday) and the Muslims will observe the first Taraweeh prayers tonight.

Pakistani celebrities including Saba Qamar, Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor, and others have extended heartfelt wishes of Ramadan to the Muslims across the world.

 

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Moreover, several politicians, social media users and other Muslims felicitate the Muslim brethren on this auspicious occasion.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Senator Faisal Javed, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz and other extend greetings of this holy month.

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Pakistan’s Sports Stars Wish “Happy Ramadan” To Entire Muslim Brethren

Ramadan 2021 Greetings

Ramadan 2021 moon sighted across Pakistan as the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms the news on April 13.

The first day of Ramadan 2021 will fall on April 14 (Wednesday) and the Muslims will observe the first Taraweeh prayers tonight.

However, several politicians and sports stars felicitate the Muslim brethren on this auspicious occasion.

Cricketers Imad Wasim, Azhar Ali, Hassan Ali and others extend heartfelt Ramadan greetings via their social media handle.

Former Pakistan team’s captain Shahid Afridi shared an adorable video message to wish his fans and other Muslims a blessed month ahead.

“I wish everyone blessings, happiness and fulfillment in this Holy month. May Allah accept our prayers and shower the blessings of this holy month upon us. Ameen,” he wrote.

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On the other hand, yesterday, the crescent for the month of Ramadan had been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court has announced on Monday. 

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

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.

Moreover, 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).

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Ramadan 2021: Politicians Extend Heartfelt Greetings To All Muslims

Ramadan 2021 Greetings

Ramadan 2021 moon sighted across Pakistan as the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms the news on April 13.

The first day of Ramadan 2021 will fall on April 14 (Wednesday) and the Muslims will observe the first Taraweeh prayers tonight.

However, several politicians, social media users and other Muslims felicitate the Muslim brethren on this auspicious occasion.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Senator Faisal Javed, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz and other extend greetings of this holy month.

It is pertinent to mention here that the moon for the month of Ramadan had been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court had announced. 

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

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

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).

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)

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