Alamgir visited the graves of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and former PM Khaleda Zia before the ceremony. He has been a close political ally of Khaleda Zia, the former BNP chief. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as Bangladesh’s 23rd President on Friday, taking charge as the country’s head of state after defeating his … Read more
Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) Bangladesh cricket players for upcoming matches pakistan super league (PSL) 2026 is now uncertain, with the final decision subject to government approval amid ongoing regional tensions. A total of six Bangladeshi players – Mustafizur RahmanParvez Hussain Amon, IslamNahid Rana, Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Rishad Hossain were initially … Read more
South Africa announces 2026 Eid date amid global divisions As much of the Muslim world prepares to celebrate eid al-fitr With Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, South Africa has officially aligned itself with countries that celebrate Eid on Saturday, March 21, 2026, once again highlighting the fascinating global divide over how the date of … Read more
Moroccan royal palace hosts spiritual vigil led by King Mohammed VI On Holy Night, considered the holiest night of the Islamic calendar, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI presided over a solemn religious vigil at the Royal Palace in Rabat, marking Rabat’s deep spiritual devotion. The ceremony brought together members of the royal family, senior religious scholars, … Read more
Ramadan 2026: Thousands perform Laylat ul Qadr (Night of Power) prayers in mosques in UAE and Saudi Arabia as Ramadan Entering its most important spiritual phase, tens of thousands of Muslim worshipers across the Gulf gathered in mosques for special prayers to mark the “Night of Qadr”, widely considered Islam’s holiest night. Believers in the … Read more
Ramadan Moon Viewing 2026: All eyes on the sky tonight as Saudi Arabia awaits new moon decision Tonight, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, is a critical moment for Muslims Saudi Arabia In much of the Islamic world, official new moon sightings will determine the beginning of the new moon. Ramadan 1447 AH (2026). Saudi authorities, including … Read more
From the 9th century to today: The Blue Quran finds a home in Mecca museum In a landmark cultural moment in Islamic art and history, the Holy Qur’an Museum in Mecca’s Al-Hira Cultural District opens a special exhibition of the legendary “Blue Quran” (Al-Muṣḥaf al-Azraq) folio, one of the rarest and most lavish Qur’anic manuscripts … Read more