Cairo — The narrow streets and alleys of a working-class neighborhood in Egypt’s capital hosted thousands of people Monday who came together to break their Ramadan fast at the longest dinner table in the country. It was the 10th time that northern Cairo’s Matareya neighborhood had hosted the annual Iftar meal on the 15th day … Read more
During his visit, Antonio Guterres also heard stories and saw a glimpse of UNRWA’s exceptional work in the region. Antonio Guterres highlighted that Jordan is home to 2.4 million Palestinian refugees, the largest number in the region. New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the Wihdat Camp for Palestine refugees during his ongoing Ramadan … Read more
A Malaysian court charged five executives from a mini-mart chain and its supplier with hurting religious feelings on Tuesday after several pairs of socks emblazoned with the word “Allah” were put on sale in one of its stores. The case had drawn a rare royal rebuke from Malaysia’s king, who called for an investigation and … Read more
The talks would mark the first time both Israeli officials and Hamas leaders join the indirect negotiations since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in the central Gaza Strip, Friday, March 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) Cairo: Stalled talks aimed at securing a cease-fire in … Read more
PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry’s directive to keep school canteens open during Ramadan has been lauded by social media users. The issue, however, sparked discussions on The Star’s social media accounts, as many felt it should not have been an issue in the first place. “Why is it the same question and topic every year?” … Read more
Now Israeli dates, a sweet fruit eaten to break fast during Ramadan, are in the cross hairs of a consumer campaign which is flying across Malaysian and Indonesian chat groups over fears Israeli dates are being sold to unwitting buyers in the Muslim nations. A Muslim man breaks his fast during the Muslim holy month … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Students should be able to eat in the comfort of school canteens and not in inappropriate areas like storerooms, says Fadhlina Sidek. “I do not want to have the optics of non-Muslim students having to eat their meals in storerooms or inappropriate areas when all schools have canteens,” said the Education Minister, adding … Read more
By Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy | Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Palestinians began fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Monday with cease-fire talks at a standstill, hunger worsening across the Gaza Strip and no end in sight to the 5-month-old war between Israel and Hamas. Prayers were held outside amid … Read more
KUALA LANGAT: School canteens will operate throughout the month of Ramadan from Tuesday (March 12) for the benefit of non-Muslim students, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “Canteens must remain in operation,” she said after visiting SK Saujana Putra here on Monday (March 11). Fadhlina said there needed to be awareness and respect for the needs … Read more
Nigerian Muslims will commence the Ramadan fast on Monday after the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, announced the sighting of the crescent moon. The Sultan, who heads the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, made the announcement in a live broadcast on Sunday. The announcement means Nigerian Muslims will join their counterparts in many parts … Read more
