From January 9, UAE schools will end classes early on Fridays to align with 12.45pm prayer/Representative Image From January 9, schools across the UAE will shorten Fridays, allowing students from kindergarten to grade 12 to leave earlier. The change aligns with the updated 12.45pm Friday prayer time and gives families more time for religious observance, […]
UAE annaounces new Friday prayer timing/Representative Image Starting the first Friday of the new year, worshippers across the UAE will follow a new, unified schedule for Friday prayers. The move, announced by the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, aims to bring consistency and better organization to mosques nationwide. The General Authority for […]
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim calls residents for Istisqa prayer at Lusail, November 13, 2025/Representative Image In response to the need for rainfall, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has called for a special Istisqa prayer, a traditional rain-seeking ritual, to be observed across Qatar on Thursday morning, November 13, 2025. […]
King Salman calls on citizens to join Istisqa prayer, uniting the Kingdom in a plea for rain/Representative Image In a call resonant with faith and tradition, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has urged Muslims across Saudi Arabia to perform the Istisqa prayer on Thursday, 13 November. The prayer, deeply rooted in the […]
The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will hold Salat Al-Istisqa on 8th November in 125 mosques/Representative Image Kuwait is set to witness a rare gathering of the faithful on 8th November, as the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs calls on citizens and residents to participate in Salat Al-Istisqa, the prayer for rain. The […]
Mourners gather in Riyadh for the funeral of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid, known as the ‘Sleeping Prince’/ Image Composite: SPA/ File TL;DR Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal passed away on July 19 after being in a coma since 2005. The funeral was held on July 20 in Riyadh, attended by senior royals and officials. […]
UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed/ Image: File UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed the Eid Al Adha prayer this morning at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, joined by senior members of the ruling family and government officials. After the prayer, Sheikh Mohamed exchanged Eid greetings with fellow […]
Pope Leo XIV will greet the crowd from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, leading a prayer to the Virgin Mary in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.The noon (1000 GMT) prayer is expected to draw thousands of people anxious for a closer look at the […]
Vivek Ramaswamy’s faith again came on radar as he posted a photo of taking part in a Christian prayer with pastors in Ohio. An old controversy caught up with Vivek Ramaswamy as he went to meet the pastors in Ohio as part of his governor election campaign in the state. The former co-chief of the […]
As the nation and the film industry mourn the loss of legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who passed away at the age of 87 on April 4, 2025, his family held a prayer meeting a day after his funeral. Jaya Bachchan gets offended by an elderly fan for asking for a picture at Manoj […]
