Eid al-Fitr
Egypt’s Interior Ministry fines 14,958 people for failing to wear a mask
Egypt
May 14, 2021
Egypt’s Interior Ministry fines 14,958 people for failing to wear a mask
The Egyptian Ministry of Interior on Thursday reported fining a total of 14,958 people for not wearing masks in places…
Taliban, Afghan forces start three-day Eid ceasefire
Middle East
May 13, 2021
Taliban, Afghan forces start three-day Eid ceasefire
A three-day ceasefire between the Taliban and Afghan forces came into effect on Thursday as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival…
Weary Gaza marks Muslim feast as violence spreads in Israel
Middle East
May 13, 2021
Weary Gaza marks Muslim feast as violence spreads in Israel
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Weary Palestinians somberly marked the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on…
Hurghada hotels at 100% occupancy during Eid al-Fitr
Egypt
May 13, 2021
Hurghada hotels at 100% occupancy during Eid al-Fitr
Most hotels and resorts in Hurghada reported 100 percent occupancy on the first day of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, mostly…
WHO congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr, warns of social gatherings
Health & Fitness
May 13, 2021
WHO congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr, warns of social gatherings
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulated Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, wishing all a happy blessed…
Virus, Mideast turmoil stifle Eid al-Fitr celebrations
Middle East
May 13, 2021
Virus, Mideast turmoil stifle Eid al-Fitr celebrations
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in a subdued mood for a second year Thursday as the COVID-19…
Egypt’s temperatures to continue falling during first day of Eid
Egypt
May 12, 2021
Egypt’s temperatures to continue falling during first day of Eid
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority on Wednesday announced that temperatures will continue to decrease across the country during Thursday, the first…
Egypt’s Grand Mufti says Eid prayers can be performed at home
Egypt
May 12, 2021
Egypt’s Grand Mufti says Eid prayers can be performed at home
Egypt’s Grand Mufti Shawqi Allam confirmed that anyone afraid of performing the Eid prayers due to the pandemic can still…
Dar al-Iftaa observes the crescent of Eid al-Fitr, celebrations expected to begin on Thursday
Egypt
May 11, 2021
Dar al-Iftaa observes the crescent of Eid al-Fitr, celebrations expected to begin on Thursday
Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa is currently moon-sighting for the Shawwal crescent at the beginning of Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday evening. The…
No Eid prayers at yards, only in mosques set for Friday prayer: Ministry
Egypt
May 11, 2021
No Eid prayers at yards, only in mosques set for Friday prayer: Ministry
The Egyptian Ministry of Religious Endowments has renewed its instructions to hold Eid prayers in mosques where only Friday prayers…