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Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Dutch government collapses as Wilders' far-right party leaves coalition
THE HAGUE — The far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) is leaving the Netherlands' government over its policy for asylum-seekers, its leader Geert Wilders said on Tuesday, toppling the governing coalition. 'I signed up for the strictest asylum policy, not for the downfall of the Netherlands,' Wilders told reporters Tuesday morning. 'And our responsibility for this cabinet therefore ends here.' Wilders' decision to withdraw support for the most right-leaning government in Dutch history has plunged the country's politics into chaos. It leaves the government, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, with just 51 out of 150 seats in parliament. Opposition leaders have called for immediate elections. Schoof, who has clashed with Wilders over policy, has not yet commented. Polls suggest that, were elections to be held today, the PVV would lose seats but remain the largest party, just ahead of the center-right People's Party for Freedom and Democracy. But that's no guarantee that it would be able to enter a new government. Dutch politics features a constellation of parties, none of which has ever been able to command a majority of Dutch votes. Polls suggest that both center-right and center-left parties would gain from new PVV was the clear winner of a November 2023 election. But a coalition accord struck after months of haggling dictated that, while his party would join the government, he would remain on the sidelines, in has a long history of anti-Islam and anti-immigrant rhetoric, He was convicted of discrimination after insulting Moroccan immigrants at a 2014 campaign rally, and his party calls for 'no Islamic schools, Qu'ran, and mosques.'Wilders last week held a rare, formal press conference to present the government with an ultimatum for hardening the country's asylum policy – despite the fact that the minister for asylum and migration is a member of his own party.'The PVV promised voters the strictest asylum policy ever, aiming to make it the strictest in all of Europe,' Wilders said Tuesday. 'We proposed a plan to close the borders to asylum seekers, to stop them, to send them away. To stop building asylum-seeker centers, to close them.'But the coalition, he said, refused his proposals.'I could do nothing other than say that we are now withdrawing our support for this cabinet.' — CNN
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
More than 250 people attend school's first Community Iftar
More than 250 people attended Co-op Academy Princeville's first Community Iftar. The event, held on Wednesday, March 26, saw families gather at the primary school, off Legrams Lane, to break their fast during Ramadan. The evening began with a warm welcome from head of school Gemma Shaw and executive headteacher Rimah Aasim. Year 5 and 6 pupils then delivered performances, sharing messages about Ramadan, reciting Qu'ran verses, and singing naats and nasheeds. As the sun set, pupils led a special prayer, the dua, before everyone enjoyed dates and cucumber to end the day's fast. This was followed by a meal of onion bhajis, samosas, pakoras, chaat, and chicken or vegetarian biryani, with mango dream or red velvet cake for dessert. Mr Yaqoob, whose children attend the school, said it was a "great event because it's important to share our culture and help everyone, Muslim and non-Muslim, understand what Islam is about and to bring the community closer together." Ms Shaw said: "This is my first Ramadan at the school, and I've been so impressed by the resilience and positivity of the children that have been fasting. "I'm incredibly proud of each and every one." Guests had the chance to hear from SKT Charity and make donations if they wished.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ramadan for Michiganders started Friday. Here are tips on practicing healthy fasting
Muslims in Michigan on Friday started observing the holy month of Ramadan, a time of prayer, fasting and spiritual reflection that provides an opportunity to strengthen faith and connection with God through acts of worship, the Islamic Networks Group said. "Ramadan is a month of intense spiritual rejuvenation with a heightened focus on devotion, during which Muslims spend extra time reading the Qu'ran and performing special prayers," Islamic Networks Group's website says. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. More: When is Ramadan? Here's what to know about the Muslim holy month that begins Friday While it is safe for most people to fast, it's important to plan ahead and get the most out of late meals to avoid fatigue. According to Cornell University, here are a few tips for a healthy Ramadan fasting: Stay hydrated: Drinking fluid several times throughout the night, even when you aren't feeling thirsty. Be careful to not drink too much, inducing water intoxication. Variety: Eat a variety of foods during the evening. Whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean protein, and healthy fat are important to give the body all the nutrients it needs. Portion size: It takes the body 20 minutes to register that it has had enough to eat, so eating mindfully and listening to your body puts less stress on your body, giving you more energy. Stay active: Though fasting can make moving hard, try not to be completely sedentary. Taking small walks or stretching throughout the day can help keep energy levels high. Ramadan began Feb. 28, and runs through March 29, 2025. Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is a holy month focused on prayer and spirituality, fasting and charity, Islamic Networks Group said. The month's significance stems from the belief that the Quran was revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan, Muslim Aid said. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, pray, read and study the Quran and donate to charity, the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research said. Eid Al-Fitr, or the festival of breaking the fast, begins March 29. The three-day celebration marks the end of Ramadan. Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@ Detroit Free Press reporter Jenna Prestininzi contributed reporting. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Ramadan, a time for reflection started Friday. Tips for healthy fasting
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Who can and can't fast during Ramadan?
For the next thirty days, Muslims across the world will be abstaining from eating or drinking during daytime as part of Ramadan. A sacred month, fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, which are a set of rules that every Muslim must adhere to and are considered as the cornerstone of the religion. Ramadan isn't just about no eating or drinking during the day however, it is seen as a reset in people's lives and worshippers are encouraged to give to charity, read the Qu'ran, pray as much as they can and conduct themselves in a peaceful, righteous and proper manner. Who can fast in Ramadan? READ MORE: The tiny Italian restaurant on the outskirts of Stockport named one of the best in the UK READ MORE: Wagamama confirms closure of popular Manchester city centre restaurant after 20 years The answer is essentially, anybody, with fasting being an integral part of a muslim's life, it is almost compulsory for members of the faith to partake in the month of Ramadan. The common rule is that all healthy Muslim men, women and children who are old enough are expected to fast during Ramadan. Fasting isn't as strict as some people think. If someone breaks their fast on one day, they're allowed to make it up another day. However, there are some examples where you don't need to fast. Who doesn't need to fast during Ramadan? The Qur'an, which is the most sacred book in Islam, teaches that fasting isn't a hardship forced on Muslims. Instead, it's seen as a chance for self-improvement and worship. There are also clear rules about who can choose not to fast during Ramadan. Here's a simple explanation of who doesn't have to fast during Ramadan (remember, different groups might have slightly different views, so this is just a general idea). Someone who's already ill and their health would be worsened or life put in danger if they were to fast. Any days missed can be made up when they recover from the illness Someone who is travelling far enough to shorten the ritual prayer (Muslim scholar have estimated this to be around 50 miles) Elderly people are exempt from fasting, however, the definition of old age has not been specified and varies depending how the act will affect the individual Pregnant women are also exempt from fasting in order to prevent harm coming to the unborn child Women on their periods are also not obliged to fast and can make up the days missed once their cycle is over If you are suffering from severe thirst or hunger that will cause physical harm or death then breaking your fast before iftar is allowed Anybody fasting under coercion voids the fast, however, the day will need to be repaid at a later date
Euronews
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Drought-hit Morocco urges people not to buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has urged people not to buy sheep to slaughter during this year's Eid al-Adha festivities due to a huge decline in the country's herd. In a letter read on state-run Al Aoula television this week, the king said record inflation and climate change were to blame for soaring livestock prices and a shortage of sheep. "Our commitment to enabling you to fulfil this religious rite under the best conditions is accompanied by the duty to consider the climatic and economic challenges facing our country, which have led to a significant decline in livestock numbers," wrote King Mohammed VI — who is also the north African country's highest religious authority. "Performing it (the sacrifice) in these difficult circumstances will cause real harm to large segments of our people, especially those with limited income," he added. Eid al-Adha, which takes place this year in June, is an annual "feast of sacrifice" in which Muslims slaughter livestock to honour a passage of the Qu'ran in which the prophet Ibrahim prepared to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, who intervened and replaced the child with a sheep. It is a major holiday for millions of Muslims worldwide — from Morocco to Indonesia — with traditions so embedded that families often take out loans in order to buy sheep. The cost of a sheep can often exceed monthly household earnings in Morocco, where the monthly minimum wage is about 3,000 Moroccan dirhams (€290). The prices have become so exorbitant that 55% of families surveyed by the NGO Moroccan Center for Citizenship last year said they struggled to cover the costs of purchasing sheep and the utensils needed to prepare them. The price spikes are driven by increasingly sparse pastures, which offer less grazing room and raise the costs of feed for herders and farmers. Morocco's agricultural minister said earlier this month that rainfall this season was currently 53% below the last 30 years' annual average, and that sheep and cattle herds had shrunk 38% since 2016, when the country last conducted a livestock census. The country has in recent years subsidised and imported livestock, including from Romania, Spain and Australia, from which it plans to import 100,000 sheep this year. In a bid to keep prices steady, Morocco this year removed import duties and VAT on livestock and red meat. It marks the first time in nearly three decades that Morocco has asked citizens to forgo holiday feasting at Eid al-Adha. Although Morocco has transformed from a largely agrarian nation to a mixed economy whose cities have some of the Middle East and Africa's most modern infrastructure, food prices remain a struggle for many people.
