AN ISLAMIC preacher banned from the UK who claims it is lawful to have sex with female slaves captured in war is set to host an event in Dublin today. Uthman ibn Farooq had lined up a speaking tour of London, Manchester and Birmingham before the British government stepped in to deny him entry. But … Read more
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The usual festive mood of Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has been subdued in Indonesia this year as people grapple with soaring prices for food, clothing and essential goods. Consumer spending ahead of the biggest religious holiday for Muslims, which was celebrated … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – After fasting for a whole month in the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world welcome the day of victory and celebration, known as Eid al-Fitr. This day is also celebrated by the Muslims in Singapore. Although Singapore is not a country with a Muslim majority, the atmosphere of Eid al-Fitr … Read more
By Maira Butt Ramadan is well under way, and millions of Muslims across the UK are observing age-old religious practices for spiritual renewal through fasting. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is brought in by the witnessing of the crescent moon (called the Hilal in Arabic). Therefore, its beginning and end date changes every … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Hong Kong increasingly positions itself as Muslim-friendly. One way is to improve facilities to meet the needs of Muslim travelers. As of February 2025, 52 hotels in Hong Kong have successfully obtained Muslim-friendly accreditation, and 153 restaurants have received halal certification and are owned by Muslims. The Muslim-friendly accreditation for hotels is … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The fasting month is a holy month for Muslims which is always celebrated with various traditions and activities in Indonesia. One form of celebration that is usually held is the Ramadan festival, the event is widely held in various regions of the archipelago. The event is not just an entertainment event, but also … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The sacred month of Ramadan, with all its splendor, is a highly anticipated time for Muslims worldwide. This blessed month brings a variety of interesting traditions, including vibrant bazaars held in multicultural countries like Singapore. Renowned for its religious and cultural diversity, the festive ambience of Ramadan bazaar in Singapore is embraced not … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The hopes of roughly one thousand Muslims in Wheinfelden, a village in Thurgau, Eastern Switzerland, to have their own dedicated Islamic cemetery are now uncertain. The villagers will hold a referendum to decide whether or not to approve the plan. “We feel less confident with this referendum,” said Adem Kurovic, Secretary General of … Read more
Tempo.co, Jakarta – Ramadan is one of the most anticipated months for Muslims worldwide. During this holy month, Muslims fulfill the obligatory fast from dawn to sunset, along with various other acts of worship and good deeds to seek blessings from Allah. The start date of Ramadan 2025/1446 Hijri is eagerly awaited by many to … Read more
The Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has been awarded the highest accreditation by an internationally recognised halal travel promotion company, the first such venue to obtain certification in Hong Kong’s, boosting the city’s efforts to tap Muslim markets for more tourists. The centre’s management company said on Monday that Singapore-based research and consultancy firm CrescentRating … Read more