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.
UAE announces reduced working hours for Ramadan 2024
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.
KDF troops offer relief support to Gherille, Wajir East
5,000 Muslim Families To Benefit From Premier Bank Kenya, Zakat Kenya Programme
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.
Algeria inaugurates world’s third-largest mosque ahead of Ramadan
UNESCO Recognizes Ramadan ‘Iftar’ as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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.
Ramadan 2024: Longest & Shortest Fasting Hours Across The Globe
According to observations, the shortest fasting period will be in the city of “Porto Montt” in Chile, where Muslims will fast for 12 hours and 44 minutes.Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, witnesses the longest fasting hours at 17 hours and 26 minutes.