Young Boys Will Become Imams Soon As Sheikh Hamdan Announces A New Initiative
Dubai's initiative of training young boys to become muezzins was a big hit — so much so that now, the youth can become imams, too.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown ...
April 09, 20240162Category: UAE Local News
Shawwal Moon Sighted In UAE This Morning Ahead Of Eid Al Fitr
After eagerly waiting to spot the Eid crescent last night, the Moon was finally spotted in the morning hours of Tuesday, April 9.
After not spotting the crescent on Monday night, the Moon sighting ...
April 09, 20240237Category: UAE Local News
Fatwa Council Confirms That Giving Zakat Al Fitr In Cash Is Permissible
The UAE Council for Fatwa has confirmed that giving Zakat Al Fitr in cash is permissible, setting a recommended value of Dh25 per person at 1445 AH.
Zakat Al Fitr is a mandatory obligation for all ...
April 08, 20240118Category: UAE Local News
First Day Of Eid Al Fitr Announced In UAE As Shawwal Moon Not Spotted
The Shawwal crescent that signals the end of Ramadan has not been spotted in the UAE. The holy month will thus last the full 30 days, with Tuesday being the last day of Ramadan. The Islamic festival E...
April 08, 20240223Category: UAE Local News
UAE Eid Al Fitr On April 9 Or 10? Likely Dates Of Festivals, Holidays Revealed
After a full month of fasting during Ramadan, Muslims will celebrate the Islamic festival of Eid Al Fitr next week. Along with the festival comes the longest holiday of the year, and for private secto...
April 08, 2024059Category: UAE Local News
Building Fire In Sharjah: Man Jumps Off 30th Floor To Escape Blaze
The body of the Kenyan man who jumped to his death in an attempt to escape the major fire at a building in Sharjah’s Al Nahda will be repatriated soon – maybe by the end of this week.
O...
April 08, 2024043Category: UAE Local News
Eid Al Fitr Prayer Timings In Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah Revealed
Islamic festival Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated with fun, food, family and friends across the UAE after a month of fasting during Ramadan. The UAE’s Moon sighting committee will meet Monday even...
April 07, 20240399Category: UAE Local News
Free Parking For The Eid Al Fitr Holidays Announced In Dubai
All public parking in Dubai – except multi-level parking terminals – will be free of charge from Ramadan 29 until Shawwal 3, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said ahead of Eid Al Fi...
April 06, 2024071Category: UAE Local News
UAE President Orders Payment Of All Student Debts In Govt Schools
President Sheikh Mohamed on Thursday ordered that all debts of public school students be paid.
Unpaid dues worth Dh155 million shall be cleared as part of the initiative that aims to support the yo...
April 04, 2024049Category: UAE Local News
UAE Travel Insurance Demand Rises, But Costs Stay The Same
The demand for travel insurance has grown significantly following the announcement of the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday, as numerous residents plan to travel abroad. However, insurance industry executi...
April 04, 2024041Category: UAE Local News
