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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Footballer 'disappears' in Norway
A footballer who traveled to Norway to participate in the Norway Cup Street Football Championship has gone missing in Oslo. Amanullah Rauf Baloch, a member of the Islamabad Street Children Team, reportedly disappeared on the very first day after arriving in Norway. Sources say Amanullah Baloch, who hails from Lyari, was reported missing to the local police in Oslo. The Pakistani Embassy in Norway has also been informed, along with relevant authorities in Pakistan. It is being reported that the missing footballer did not participate in the Under-15 Boys event. The Islamabad team had traveled under the internationally known welfare organisation Muslim Hands. Last year, Amanullah had played for a local Norwegian team in the same tournament. This year, three teams from Pakistan participated in the Norway Cup, while another team-backed by a special grant of Rs18.4 million from the Sindh government-could not take part due to delays. Lyari's Better Future Pakistan Football Club won the Boys U-15 title at the Norway Cup 2025. Their girls' team also competed in the U-14 category up to the A-level round. Islamabad's Street Children Team reached the pre-quarterfinals in the Boys U-17 category.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Everything you need to know about Ramadan: When is it and why it's celebrated
Every year millions around the world take part in Ramadan as part of a month-long event. Ahead of the start of the event in the Muslim calendar, we thought we'd break down some common questions. From what Ramadan is, when it is taking place this year and how it is celebrated. Taking place over a month Ramadam sees Muslims not eat or drink during the hours of daylight. As the organisation, Muslim Hands says: "Ramadan is a month of fasting and abstaining from things considered to be impure for the mind and body. "Those partaking in Ramadan abstain from food, drink and impure thoughts between the hours of sunrise (Fajr) and sunset, allowing them instead to focus on prayer and connecting with Allah (SWT)." Many take part in the fasting of Ramadan as a way to experience and have an understanding of "the pain and suffering of millions around the world who live their lives in poverty and famine" according to Muslim Hands. They also share that it is a way to be more grounded and grateful for what they have. The date for Ramadan changes every year as the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, known as the lunar cycle. That means that in 2025, Ramadan will start on Friday, February 28 when the moon can be seen in Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Ramadan will last 30 days ending on Sunday, March, 30 when Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated. Recommended Reading How do I wish someone a Happy Ramadan and what greetings to say? Here is when Ramadan 2025 will begin and come to an end King and Queen help pack food donation boxes at restaurant ahead of Ramadan Eid al-Fitr is marked at the end of Ramadan and means "the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast". It marks not only the end of fasting but sees Muslims thank Allah for giving them strength during the month. Mosques hold services and special meals seeing many wear their finest clothes and give gifts to children, as well as giving money to charity.
