Month: March 2023

Due to the lack of a reservoir in Rivière Des Anguilles, residents had difficulty obtaining drinking water.

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Our Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth had a discussion with Ambassador Showkutally Soodhun to negotiate if Saudi Arabia can be of any help to Mauritius. Finally, Ambassador Showkutally Soodhun G.C.S.K had a fruitful meeting with the CEO of Saudi Fund for Development His Excellency Sultan Al Marshad and President Mr. Ahmad al khatib. The latter did not remain indifferent to the issue and engaged in conversations with many organizations, even countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Badea. In no time, a Saudi delegation will be in Mauritius for an…

Ramadan

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Ramadan,  رَمَضَان, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community. A commemoration of Muhammad’s first revelation, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next. Ramadan start date in Mauritius is on 23 March, 2023 (Hijri Date: 1 Ramadan 1444 AH). Ramadan Kareem 

Saudi Arabia expands electronic tourist visa applications to GCC residents of all professions

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All Gulf Cooperation Council residents, regardless of their profession, are now able to apply electronically for a tourist visa to the Kingdom, the Ministry of Tourism announced on Thursday The tourist visa will allow holders to visit the various regions of the Kingdom and perform Umrah, Saudi Press Agency reported. The move to allow GCC residents to enter the Kingdom, despite their professions, comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to provide them with an opportunity to visit tourist destinations, participate in entertainment events, and learn about the heritage and…

Shab-e-Barat

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Shab-e-Barat, the 15th night of the month of Sha’ban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. On this night, Allah — Majestic and Resplendent — descends to the nearest heaven and looks upon His creation. And from there, He forgives all His servants except idolaters, murderers, and/or those who hold rancor in their hearts toward others. Consequently, they mark the night with special devotions, including offering extra salah, ritual prayer in Islam. May Allah accept all our worship and grant us each forgiveness.

Hijab

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In modern usage, hijab (حجاب), generally refers to customary headcoverings worn by Muslim women. Many Muslims believe it is obligatory for every female Muslim who has reached the age of puberty to wear a head covering. While such headcoverings can come in many forms, hijab often specifically refers to a cloth wrapped around the head, neck and chest, covering the hair and neck but leaving the face visible. The Qur’an instructs Muslim women and men to dress modestly and for some, the hijab is worn by Muslim girls and women to…

SYRIA -TURKEY EARTHQUAKE: MAURITIAN GOVERNMENT DONATES USD 50 000 TO TELEDON 2023

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The Mauritius Government is donating USD 50 000 to Syria and Turkey following the devastating earthquake that hit those two countries, announced the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth,  as he participated in the Teledon 2023 at the Municipal Council of Port Louis.   The Teledon 2023, an initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, and the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity, aims at raising funds for Syrian and Turkish victims following the earthquake which struck their countries on 06 February…

The journey of blessed Zam Zam water from the well to quench the thirst of pilgrims and worshipers

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The journey of blessed Zam Zam water from the well to quench the thirst of pilgrims and worshipers. Step1: Purification and sterilization By pumping raw water from the Zamzam well through two giant pumps with a capacity of (360) cubic meters per hour, which withdraws Zamzam water from the well and pumps it to the King Abdullah Project for the Development of Zamzam Water, which in turn stores water and performs sterilization works, then sends Zamzam water to the Zamzam reservoir station. And to King Abdulaziz Sabeel station. The stage…

How Saudi Arabia could become a leader in carbon capture on the road to net-zero emissions

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Carbon capture can achieve 14 percent of the global greenhouse gas emissions reductions needed by 2050 The Kingdom has set the bar high, with a carbon capture target of 44 million tons annually by 2035 As nations step up their efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emission goals and mitigate the effects of climate change, oil and gas-producing countries in particular are under tremendous pressure to make a swift transition to green energy sources and leave their petroleum assets underground. This is no small challenge. Carbon-capture technologies could therefore prove be…

Burj Khalifa (برج خليفة)

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The Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower), known as the Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration in 2010, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009. The building is named in honor of the former president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The building broke numerous height records, including its designation as the tallest building in the world. The critical reception of Burj Khalifa has been generally positive, and the building has received many awards