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What is Yawm al-Arafah? More about holy day leading up to Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha
The ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, Yawm al-Arafah, happens on Thursday, June 5 in 2025. The Quran says that Yawm al-Arafah ...
What is Hajj and why is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca important to Muslims?
Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual Hajj ...
Amid Rising Heat, Hajj Becomes Test of Endurance for Pilgrims and Saudi Arabia
Millions will make the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died ...
What to know about the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha
The Hajj, which is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it, is one of ...
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Arrested ex-AL MP denied parole to attend mother’s funeral, sees her face for last time at jail gate
On humanitarian grounds, permission was granted for him to view his mother’s face one final time at the prison gate,” Senior Jail Superintendent Shah Alam Khan told The Business Standard ...
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Surab attack: ADC Hidayatullah Buledi laid to rest in native town
Yesterday, the terrorists of Fitna-al-Hindustan attacked in Surab district. The terrorists took local people hostage, looted ...
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Quader Gani lauds Zia's role in Bangladesh's independence, democratisation
Secretary General of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) Quader Gani Chowdhury has lauded BNP founder Ziaur Rahman's pivotal contributions to Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty, and ...
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A simple illustrated guide to the Hajj, answers to 10 common questions
An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.