Fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is marked by fasting, reflection, charity and prayer. It is believed that the first verses of Islam’s holy scripture, the Quran, were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this time. Ramadan celebrants fire theContinue reading “Muslims Holy Month of Ramadan”
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“Ceasefire Now!” War in the Middle East
CNN — “Escalating attacks on US troops and commercial shipping and incidents often involving Iran and its proxies are causing new concerns that Israel’s war in Gaza could widen into a regional conflagration with grave political and economic consequences.” “With American service personnel increasingly in a dangerous firing line and with US and allied navalContinue reading ““Ceasefire Now!” War in the Middle East”
Largest Hajj Pilgrimage in History.
Mecca has 2.5 million in attendance at the Holy Pilgrimage this year. The number of pilgrims this year is expected to break records at more than 2.5 million. “The pilgrimage of Hajj has begun as crowds of Muslims donning white robes circle the Kaaba, the cubed structure at the epicentre of Islam’s holiest site, their prayers ringingContinue reading “Largest Hajj Pilgrimage in History.”
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