Saudi schools not allowed to retake exams during Ramadan without official approved excuse/representation Students who missed first semester exams Ramadan Saudi education authorities confirmed they would not be given another chance unless they came up with a formal excuse. The rules come as state schools across the UK begin the first term of second term … Read more
During Ramadan in 2026, Türkiye launched a large-scale anti-drug operation and arrested 346 suspects in five provinces Turkish authorities launched a massive anti-narcotics operation, detaining 346 suspects and seizing large amounts of illegal drugs and weapons in coordinated operations across five provinces. Turkey’s Gendarmerie General Command led the raids, which targeted drug trafficking networks in … Read more
Familiar scenes were seen again in Khartoum, as people gathered in the streets of the war-torn Sudanese capital to break fast on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. War-weary Sudanese celebrate Ramadan and return to Khartoum Fighting first broke out in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support … 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
Qatar calls on the public to observe the moon on February 17/Representative pictures Ramadan begins at a familiar and important time. Qatari authorities are calling on the public to look to the sky on the evening of February 17 to help confirm the start of the holy month.The Crescent Observation Committee of the Ministry of … Read more
Ramadan 2026 in UAE: Iftar trekking trend hits Hajar mountains and deserts as Ramadan With 2026 just around the corner, a rising trend among residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gaining attention: iftar hiking, or group hikes organized in the Hajar mountains and desert landscapes, where people break their fast together in the … Read more
Ramadan 2026 in the UAE: When does it start? Date, duration and Eid Al Fitr forecast Muslims in the UAE and around the world are preparing for Ramadan 2026, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This is a time of fasting, prayer, community and spiritual reflection. Exact start and end dates as per … Read more