His Royal Highness The Crown Prince visited the Prophet’s Mosque صلى الله عليه وسلم

His Royal Highness The Crown Prince visited the Prophet’s Mosque صلى الله عليه وسلم earlier this night and was accompanied by The President Sheikh Sudais and had the honour of praying in the noble Rawdah Ash Shareefah and visiting the Prophet (May Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Him) and His Companions (May Allah be pleased with them). His Royal Highness also greeted the honornable Khateebs and Imams of Masjid An Nabawi صلى الله عليه وسلم

Masjid Al Haram

Masjid al-Haram ( ٱَلْمَسْجِدُ ٱلْحَرَامُ‎,), also known as the Grand Mosque or the Great Mosque of Mecca,  is a mosque enclosing the vicinity of the Kaaba in Mecca, in the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia. It is a site of pilgrimage in the Hajj, which every Muslim must do at least once in their lives if able, and is also the main phase for the ʿUmrah, the lesser pilgrimage that can be undertaken any time of the year. The rites of both pilgrimages include circumambulating the Kaaba within the mosque. The Great Mosque includes other important significant sites, including the Black Stone, the Zamzam Well, Maqam Ibrahim, and the hills…

RAMADAN 2023

Assalamu’alaikum everyone, friends and the unknown people as well.   Alhamdulillah we’ve reached another Ramadan. We should thank Allah a lot for that. Ramadan is a month of sacrifice, we should do our best to not miss a single fast in this month. I’d suggest everyone to focus on prayers, Duah, read katam Qur’an, zikr, give Sadaqa, help the poor and the needy. Please, stay away from your mobile, tv or anything that would make you waste your time. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone, friends and family…forgive me if in case…

Salma’s Blog – Ramadan Day 1: Resetting our Souls

Iqra News is pleased to welcome the contribution of Shalma Auckbaraullee, a British born Canadian blogger with Mauritian parents. Shalma will be sharing her articles related to the holy month of Ramadhan, from different perspectives (spirituality, food, lifestyle, etc). Our readers can follow her writings on facebook, on her page ”Salma Haya”. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Salma’s Blog #spirituality #spiritual writing #Reflective writing #meditation #ramadan2023, #“Resetting our Souls” Ramadan Day 1 : Resetting our Souls 99 names of a Allah Ar- Rahman     As promised I was going to share the paid…

Ramadan 2023

The first day of Ramadan will start on Friday 24 March 2023 in Mauritius. Ramadan, a month of fasting and prayer. Let’s make the most of it to earn good deeds and make our sins to be forgiven. Wishing you all Ramadan Kareem.

UAE confirms first day of Ramadan 2023

Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is a time when Muslims across the world fast from dawn to dusk. The UAE’s Moon-sighting Committee announced that tomorrow, Wednesday, the 22nd of March 2023, will be the 30th day of Sha’ban and that Thursday will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the UAE.

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…