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

April 20, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

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.

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

April 13, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

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.

Pilgrims Allowed To Perform Umrah Once During Ramadan: Ministry of Hajj

April 13, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has on Monday announced that pilgrims would be allowed to perform Umrah once during Ramadan, which marks the first day today (Tuesday).

However, worshipers can get a permit to perform all the five obligatory prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah daily during Ramadan, the ministry said in a statement.

The pilgrims can also demand permits for the performance of essential prayers at the Grand Mosque. The worshippers will be issued permits for five prayers for one day at a time.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman had ordered to reduce Taraweeh prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Masjid-e-Nabawi in Madinah during the holy month.

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said, “The Taraweeh prayers will be shortened to 10 raka’ts from 20 raka’ts, and that will be strictly in compliance with the precautionary measures and preventive protocols, prepared by the presidency and other relevant agencies involved in serving the pilgrims and ensuring their safety from coronavirus.”

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

April 13, 2021April 12, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

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.

Ramadan 2021: Sindh Govt. Issues New Timings For Public Offices

April 12, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

The Sindh government has on Monday (today) announced new timings for public offices during Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, likely to commence from April 14.

The provincial administration has issued a notification in this regard.

As per the notification, public offices working from Monday to Friday will run from 10 am to 4 am for the first four weekdays and will close down at 1 pm on Friday due to Jumma prayers.

Previously, the Federal government had issued 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.

Moreover, for the Ramadan moon sighting in Pakistan, a meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will take place on Tuesday (tomorrow).

According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, the moon sighting committee’s chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad will chair the meeting in Peshawar.

Muslims Will Observe Blessings Of Ramadan Twice In A Year

April 9, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

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.

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.

What Is Ramadan?

Importance Of Ramadan:

Ramadan In Pakistan:

What Is Ramadan?

Significance Of Ramadan In The Quran:

Importance Of Ramadan:

Ramadan In Pakistan?

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