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Millions of Muslims across Indonesia have kicked off Ramadan with vibrant celebrations, following the confirmed sighting of the crescent moon in Aceh. In Jakarta and other major cities, mosques were filled with worshippers and communities marked the occasion with torchlight…

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced that starting March 1, 2025, travelers from certain countries will no longer receive visas on arrival at Baghdad International Airport, local news outlets reported. Nationals from the permanent UN Security Council members, European Union…

The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has banned the broadcast of the TV show “Muawiyah” on MBC Iraq TV channel. The decision, announced on Saturday, is based on Legislative Order 65 of 2004 and aims to ensure that media…

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking device called “e-Taste,” designed to recreate and share flavors of food and drink remotely, enhancing virtual and augmented reality experiences, The Guardian reported. While the device can transmit tastes like sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and…

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) recently held a five-day exhibition at its New York headquarters to raise awareness about the severe water crisis facing Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. Running from February 24 to 28, the event aimed…

The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, stressed the importance of caring for the affairs of Muslims, emphasizing that this is one of the fundamental duties that should be a priority for every Muslim. These…

The Secretariat-General of the Al-Askari Holy Shrine announced the completion of manufacturing the windowed cage of the underground holy tomb (men’s side), which is set to arrive in Samarra coinciding with the blessed month of Ramadan. This is part of…

The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in India hosted today, Saturday, the Annual Scholars Conference, titled “Welcoming Ramadan”. The event was attended by numerous scholars and preachers. The conference, chaired by Maulana Syed…

American President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. The order also removes a federal mandate requiring government agencies and federally funded institutions to provide language assistance to…

Microsoft has announced it will discontinue Skype, the once-dominant internet calling and video service, in May. The company confirmed on X that users will soon be able to log into Microsoft Teams’ free tier with their Skype credentials. Skype, launched…