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Saudi Press
28-05-2025
- General
- Saudi Press
Islamic Affairs Minister Assigns 300 Scholars for Hajj Guidance
Islamic Affairs Ministry Receives First Group of Pilgrims Under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Hajj Program
Morocco World
30-03-2025
- General
- Morocco World
Official: Eid Al Fitr 2025 is on Monday in Morocco
Rabat — Morocco's Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced today that Eid Al Fitr is on Monday, March 31. The Islamic Ministry announced the news after religious authorities confirmed that the crescent moon for the month of Shawwal, marking the end of Ramadan, was sighted. With the crescent moon visible, Eid Al Fitr will be on Monday, and therefore, Moroccans will be enjoying a long weekend, with both Monday and Tuesday off. The announcement confirms predictions by astronomer Ibrahim Akhyam, who told Morocco World News that the moon will be visible tonight, pending an official confirmation from the ministry. Eid Al Fitr is another significant religious holiday, when Muslims across the world flock to mosques to perform Eid prayers. Following Eid prayers, families gather for their first morning breakfast after 29 to 30 days of fasting from dawn to sunset every day. Ftour or breakfast tables in Morocco are typically adorned with different savory and sweet meals, particularly pastries, and Moroccan sable or almond-based cookies. Moroccans also serve special bread-like dishes like mssmen, a buttery flatbread that is usually served with honey (lessl), cheese, and sometimes amlou, a peanut or almond paste. Baghrir, also known as the Moroccan pancake, is a go-to among Moroccans during Eid. No ftour is complete without a cup of steaming hot mint tea, which can also have sheeba, or saffron as additional herbs. Morocco started fasting for Ramadan on March 2, unlike other countries that started the holy month fasting on March 1, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, among other countries. Beyond the breakfast feast, Eid Al Fitr is special in Morocco for its morning atmosphere. The streets are filled with celebratory greetings like 'Mbrook l' Eid' or 'Mbrook A'awashrkom' — just two of many ways that people greet and wish each other happy Eid celebrations. Children wear new clothes on Eid and line up in the early morning next to their houses' door to show off their new styles, or maybe brag about their 'Eidi' hauls — cash they receive from their relatives on this occasion. Both Moroccan men and women adorn themselves in new gandoras or djellabas, but the women may also additionally wear beautiful kaftans and takshitas to celebrate Eid in style.
Arab News
23-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia honors winners of Tanzania Qur'an contest
RIYADH: The 33rd Tanzania International Holy Qur'an Award competition, which featured 25 contenders from 25 countries, ended on Sunday. The event, under the patronage of Saudi Arabia represented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, took place at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, Saudi Islamic Ministry Undersecretary Sheikh Awad Al-Anazi, Saudi Ambassador to Tanzania Yahya bin Ahmed Okeish and ambassadors from Gulf, Arab and Islamic nations attended the closing ceremony. Speaking on behalf of Islamic Minister Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, Al-Anazi emphasized Saudi Arabia's dedication to serving the Holy Qur'an and supporting Muslims worldwide. 'Our presence today at the crowning ceremony of the winners of the Tanzania International Qur'an Award competition is an extension of the Kingdom's journey and its blessed efforts in serving the Qur'an and Muslims, under the care and support of its leadership,' he said. The jury selected the top 10 winners, with this year's competition distinguished by participants' exceptional mastery of Qur'anic memorization and recitation. Tanzania's Grand Mufti and Supreme Islamic Council chairman Sheikh Abubakar Zubeir bin Ali praised the Kingdom's role in sponsoring such events. He commended the level of competition, emphasizing its mission to highlight exceptional young talent in Qur'anic memorization. Finalists expressed their gratitude for Saudi Arabia's unwavering support for the Holy Qur'an and its memorizers. The competition inspires young people to memorize the Qur'an, promote Islamic values of tolerance, and honor those dedicated to preserving the holy book.
