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3 days ago
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Saudi Arabia confirms Eid al-Adha. See Columbus Eid prayer times, locations
The Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha commemorates the 10th day of the final month of Dhul Hijjah. Many Muslims are observing the first days of the blessed month, while others are preparing for the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. With Saudi Arabia confirming the date of Eid al-Adha as June 6, nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide and roughly 1% of Ohioans who are Muslim will celebrate. Muslims will hug their friends and family and greet them with 'Eid Mubarak,' meaning 'blessed festival' in Arabic. Looking for Eid prayer locations in Columbus? Find one near you below. According to the Quran, Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, for the sake of God, but God stopped him and sent a ram to be sacrificed instead. Eid is a time of prayer and celebration, and Columbus, Ohio, has multiple locations hosting gatherings. Date: June 6 Location: Ohio Expo Center, Bricker Hall, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus Takbeer: 8:30 a.m. Salat: 9:00 a.m. Prayer will NOT be at any of the NICC locations. More information can be found on the NICC website. Date: June 6 Address: Bill McDonald Sports Complex, 4990 Olentangy River Road, Columbus First Eid prayer: 9 a.m. Second Eid prayer: 10:45 a.m. Prayer will NOT be at the Polaris Masjid location. More information can be found on Polaris' Instagram page. Date: June 6 Address: Columbus Crew Stadium, One Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus Doors open: 7 a.m. Eid Salat: 9 a.m. Masjid Ibnu Taymiyah will only have ONE prayer. More information can be found on its Instagram. Date: June 6 Address: 4615 Northtowne Blvd., Columbus First Prayer: 7 a.m. Second Prayer: 8:30 a.m. Third Prayer: 9 a.m. Date: June 6 Address: 4501 Refugee Road, Columbus, First Prayer: 7 a.m. Second Prayer: 8 a.m. Third Prayer: 9 a.m. Fourth Prayer: 10 a.m. Date: June 6 Address: Valleydale Ballroom, 1590 Sunbury Rd, Columbus Eid Salat: 8 a.m. Date: June 6 Address: 591 Industrial Mile Road, Columbus First Prayer: 7:30 a.m. Second Prayer: 8:30 a.m. Third Prayer: 10 a.m. This may be updated with more Eid prayer locations in Columbus. Is your local Columbus mosque having an Eid al-Adha prayer? Please contact Mariyam Muhammad with event information. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Saudi Arabia confirms Eid al-Adha. See Columbus Eid prayer times, locations
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
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Triple-I: Resilience, Collaboration and Investment Essential to Mitigate Growing Wildfire Risk in US
SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) today published its latest wildfire Issues Brief highlighting how fire risk is escalating across all regions of the U.S. Triple-I's report showed the number of wildfires reported and acres burned nationwide in 2024 was noticeably higher than five- and 10-year averages, according to the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC). "Resilience, collaboration and investment are what's needed to ensure that our communities are safe from wildfire," said Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Triple-I. "The insurance industry is working with all stakeholders to predict and prevent devastating losses from wildfires." Kevelighan added it is also important that property/casualty insurers proactively engage with diverse stakeholder groups to promote investment in mitigation and resilience. "This goes for all climate-related perils, but it is particularly important in the case of wildfire," Kevelighan stressed. Highlights of Triple-I's Issues Brief included: 64,897 wildfires were reported across the U.S. in 2024, compared to 56,580 wildfires reported in 2023, NICC reported in its Wildland Fire Summary and Statistics Annual Report 2024. Reported wildfires consumed 8,924,884 acres last year, compared to 2,693,910 acres in 2023. Seven out of the 10 geographic areas experienced above average numbers of wildfires and acres burned, NICC said. The Southern Area had the highest number, while the Northwest Area had the greatest number of acres burned. Nationally, 4,552 structures were reported destroyed by wildfires in 2024, including 2,406 residences, 2,066 minor structures and 80 commercial/mixed residential structures. Triple-I's Issues Brief noted one homeowner's investment in pre-emptive mitigation of fire damage can be quickly undone by the failure of neighbors to invest in similar measures. With more people moving into the wildland urban interface (WUI), communities must work together. Insurers are well-suited to inform and support these efforts, but homeowners and businesses need to present a united front to drive adoption of modern building and land-use codes. RELATED LINKS: Article:California Wildfires Update 2025 Facts and Statistics:Wildfires Triple-I/Capgemini Report:Tamping Down Wildfire Threats: How Insurers Can Mitigate Risks and Losses (November 2022) Videos:Building for Wildfire Resilience Managing Wildfire Risk About the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) Since 1960, the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has been the trusted voice of risk and insurance, delivering unique, data-driven insights to educate, elevate and connect consumers, industry professionals, policymakers and the media. An affiliate of The Institutes, Triple-I represents a diverse membership accounting for nearly 50% of all U.S. property/casualty premiums written. Our members include mutual and stock companies, personal and commercial lines, primary insurers and reinsurers – serving regional, national and global markets. About The Institutes The Institutes® are a not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate, elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance. Through products and services offered by The Institutes and nearly 20 affiliated business units, people and organizations are empowered to help those in need with a focus on understanding, predicting, and preventing losses to create a more resilient world. The Institutes is a registered trademark of The Institutes. All rights reserved. View source version on Contacts California Press Office Janet Ruiz 707-490-9365 JanetR@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Triple-I: Resilience, Collaboration and Investment Essential to Mitigate Growing Wildfire Risk in US
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) today published its latest wildfire Issues Brief highlighting how fire risk is escalating across all regions of the U.S. 'Resilience, collaboration and investment are what's needed to ensure that our communities are safe from wildfire." Triple-I's report showed the number of wildfires reported and acres burned nationwide in 2024 was noticeably higher than five- and 10-year averages, according to the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC). 'Resilience, collaboration and investment are what's needed to ensure that our communities are safe from wildfire,' said Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Triple-I. 'The insurance industry is working with all stakeholders to predict and prevent devastating losses from wildfires.' Kevelighan added it is also important that property/casualty insurers proactively engage with diverse stakeholder groups to promote investment in mitigation and resilience. 'This goes for all climate-related perils, but it is particularly important in the case of wildfire,' Kevelighan stressed. Highlights of Triple-I's Issues Brief included: 64,897 wildfires were reported across the U.S. in 2024, compared to 56,580 wildfires reported in 2023, NICC reported in its Wildland Fire Summary and Statistics Annual Report 2024. Reported wildfires consumed 8,924,884 acres last year, compared to 2,693,910 acres in 2023. Seven out of the 10 geographic areas experienced above average numbers of wildfires and acres burned, NICC said. The Southern Area had the highest number, while the Northwest Area had the greatest number of acres burned. Nationally, 4,552 structures were reported destroyed by wildfires in 2024, including 2,406 residences, 2,066 minor structures and 80 commercial/mixed residential structures. Triple-I's Issues Brief noted one homeowner's investment in pre-emptive mitigation of fire damage can be quickly undone by the failure of neighbors to invest in similar measures. With more people moving into the wildland urban interface (WUI), communities must work together. Insurers are well-suited to inform and support these efforts, but homeowners and businesses need to present a united front to drive adoption of modern building and land-use codes. Wildfires Videos: Managing Wildfire Risk About the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) Since 1960, the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has been the trusted voice of risk and insurance, delivering unique, data-driven insights to educate, elevate and connect consumers, industry professionals, policymakers and the media. An affiliate of The Institutes, Triple-I represents a diverse membership accounting for nearly 50% of all U.S. property/casualty premiums written. Our members include mutual and stock companies, personal and commercial lines, primary insurers and reinsurers – serving regional, national and global markets. About The Institutes The Institutes® are a not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate, elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance. Through products and services offered by The Institutes and nearly 20 affiliated business units, people and organizations are empowered to help those in need with a focus on understanding, predicting, and preventing losses to create a more resilient world. The Institutes is a registered trademark of The Institutes. All rights reserved.
