The Taraweeh prayers at the national mosque will be led by the resident Imam Sheikh Jamaludin Osman alongside honourable reciters, Mahmud Hussein, Abdiaziz Hulbale and Badrudin Sheikh Yarrow.
Sunday, March 10, 2024, corresponds to Shaban 29, 1445 in the Islamic calendar. If the Ramadan crescent moon is sighted on Sunday evening, then Ramadan will begin on Monday, March 11. If not, the holy month will start on Tuesday, March 12.
The Jeddah Historic District Program unveiled the findings of the archaeological excavations at Othman bin Affan Mosque as part of the first phase of the Archaeology Project in Historic Jeddah, according to a press release from the program SPA said on Monday.
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that there will be a reduction of two working hours per day for private sector employees during Ramadan.
Premier Bank Kenya has signed a deal with Zakat Kenya to support 5,000 Muslim families. The annual ‘We Are One—Iftar Walk’, has been in existence since 2017 and has so far supported 20,000 households. The initiative aligns with Premier Bank Kenya’s mission to provide progressive, ethical banking solutions, prioritizing its customers while making sustainable economic contributions in communities across Africa.
The UNESCO officially acknowledged Ramadan ‘iftar’ as an integral component of intangible cultural heritage. Iftar, the evening meal signifying the conclusion of daily fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, has been included in UNESCO’s catalog of cultural treasures.
