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.
Ramadan 2023
Category: Society
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…
Ramadan
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
Shab-e-Barat
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
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
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…
How Saudi Arabia could become a leader in carbon capture on the road to net-zero emissions
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…
The chronicle of how Saudi Arabia’s ancient capital Diriyah was transformed
Saudi Arabia’s ancient capital, once a small and sleepy town, saw a significant movement that shook up its community, transforming it into a thriving and vibrant city in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. It was 1727, the year that changed everything. Located near Wadi Hanifa and home to the Bani Hanifa tribe, Diriyah became a cultural hub and pitstop for major ancient pilgrimage and trade routes, and was once the home of the Saudi Royal Family. In a town with a small population, historians estimate about 70 houses were…
Shab E Barat 2023
The 15th of Shaban will fall on the 7th of March 2023. Shab e Barat in Islamic date is on 15 Shaban 1444.