Eid al-Fitr: A Global Celebration of Joy and Unity Eid al-Fitr is a joyous and significant festival celebrated at the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Around the world, different cultures have their own unique ways of celebrating Eid. Let’s take a look at how Eid al-Fitr is celebrated in various countries. 1. Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 In Saudi Arabia, Eid celebrations begin on Chand Raat (the night before Eid). People wear new […]
रमजान 2019: रोज़ा न रखने पर यह देश देते हैं सख्त सजा जैसा कि सभी जानते हैं कि रमजान का पवित्र महीना चल रहा है: इस माह के दौरान मुस्लिम समाज के लोग पूरे माह रोज़ा रखते हैं.साथ ही पाँचों वक़्त की नमाज़ अदा करते हैं. लेकिन क्या आप जानते हैं कि विश्व में कई ऐसे मुस्लिम देश हैं जहाँ रोज़ा न रखना अपराध माना जाता है. इतना ही नहीं उन देशों में रोजा न […]
Ramadan 2019 – Day 3: The Traditions of Ramadan As one of the Five Pillars of Islam—the fundamental acts of Islamic worship—Ramadan is rife with sacred traditions. Ramadan is much more than a fasting period: it is a holy month rooted in culture, faith and history. Across the globe, Muslims mark this time with vibrant celebrations that are unique to their region and passed on through generations. The central activity of Ramadan is, of course, […]
An Example of Interfaith Dialogue In Summary HISTORIC. Pope France was the first pope to visit the Arabian Penninsula when he flew to Abu Dhabi, UAE for an international ‘interfaith’ meeting from February 3 to February 5. MSGR JOHN WYNAND KATENDE finds out the significance By MSGR JOHN WYNAND KATENDE Pope Francis’ February 3 to February 5 visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been described not only as unprecedented but also as a […]
UAE accords warm welcome to The Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar UAE, 16th November : Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the Art of Living delegation was accorded a warm reception at the royal palace in Al Rumailah by Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah and the members of the Royal family, the Emirates and the Indian diaspora including M.A. Yusuff Ali, B.R. Shetty, Jawahar […]
1st World Tolerance Summit – Dubai – UAE (15th – 16th November 2018) In a first ever unique gathering of global leaders coming together for Tolerance, Peace, Understanding and Reconciliation – Ministry of Tolerance – UAE is organising 1st World Tolerance Summit starting from tomorrow 15th November 2018. Haji Syed Salman Chishty – Gaddi Nashin – Dargah Ajmer Sharif and Chairman of Chishty Foundation shall be representing Ajmer Sharif India at the prestigious World Summit […]
Abu Dhabi to host Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities Forum on November 19 Source : http://www.gulftoday.ae ABU DHABI: The UAE is set to host the first session of the Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities: Child Dignity in the Digital Age Forum on 19th and 20th November. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the forum will […]
Haj 2018 News Updates More than half a million reach Saudi Arabia so far for Hajj The number of pilgrims coming from outside Saudi Arabia, since July 14, has now reached 567,459 so far. It is an increase of about 7 per cent over their number the same period last year. The General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia said in a report that the number of pilgrims coming by air has reached 558,505, by […]
World gears up for Eid-al-Fitr, Holidays declared and bonus announced Ramadan is nearly over, and whilst we wait for the first day of Eid Al Fitr to be officially announced, governments across the world are gearing up for the Eid with declaring Holidays and announcing Bonuses. The Eid Al Fitr holiday for private-sector employees will be Shawwal 1-2, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Tuesday. Depending on when Eid begins, Shawwal 1 […]
Sultan Bin Saeed Al Badi, Minister of Justice, has issued a resolution setting up a moon-sighting committee for Ramadan. The members will meet after Maghrib prayers on Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi Judiciary Department. The committee, chaired by the Minister of Justice, comprises Mohammad Bin Hamad Al Badi, President of the UAE Federal Supreme Court, along with a number of officials. The resolution urged all Sharia courts in the country to participate in the moon […]
Swami Sadguru Brahmeshanandacharya inaugurates “India Budget Home Expo 2018” in Dubai Swami Sadguru Brahmeshanandacharya inaugurated “India Budget Home Expo 2018” conducted by Times of India, at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. This year’s edition focuses on budget-friendly homes in all the major cities of India in an effort to target the Indian expatriates living in the UAE. Swamiji inaugurated the exhibition in the presence of chief guest Suhail Mohammad Al Zarooni, Chairman, Al […]
BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi : PM Narendra Modi unveils model of the Hindu temple : By BAPS Swaminarayabn Sanstha “The generous gift of land for a Hindu Temple by HH The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a strong and sound message to the world that cultural and spiritual inclusiveness is the way forward for global harmony. Especially in the 21st century, when the world is fragmenting for frivolous reasons, this timely […]
