4000 worshippers from 120 Thousands of worshippers have gathered at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina for Itikaf in the last decade of the holy month of Ramadan. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that about 4,000 worshippers from 120 countries are participating in Itikaf this time. The western part of the roof of the mosque has been designated for male worshippers and the northeastern part for female worshippers. Men can enter the designated areas through stairs number 6 and 10 and women through doors number 24 and 25. For the…
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IPL dominance under threat, Saudi Arabia ready to take the plunge!
IPL dominance under threat Saudi Arabia is ready to create a new storm in the cricket world. They are planning to launch a new league as a rival to India’s IPL by investing hundreds of millions of dollars. According to a report by the British newspaper The Telegraph, Saudi Arabia’s ‘SRJ Sports Investments’ will organize four tournaments every year, in which eight teams from different countries, including Australia, will participate. It is believed that cricket stars will be tempted by huge amounts of money in this league with an investment…
Read More12 remittance fighters detained in Saudi Arabia demand release before Eid
12 remittance fighters detained The families and the National Revolutionary Council of 12 Bangladeshi expatriates detained in Saudi Arabia have demanded their release before Eid. They have claimed that they were arrested for participating in the remittance boycott movement in July in support of the quota reform movement. This demand was made at a human chain organized in front of the National Press Club on Sunday (March 16). In addition to the family members of the detainees, the leaders of the National Revolutionary Council, Bangladesh National Human Rights Association, Agragami…
Read MoreMasjid-e-Nabawi: Tearful feelings of a German blogger
Masjid-e-Nabawi: Tearful Popular German travel blogger Ken Abrod was overcome with emotion during his recent visit to the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. He was overwhelmed by the spiritual atmosphere of the mosque and its deep significance in Islam. In his latest blog, titled ‘Inside Medina, Saudi Arabia, the second holiest city in Islam’, Ken shared his feelings with viewers while touring the holy site. Sitting next to the main entrance of the Prophet’s Mosque, Ken said, “I can’t hold back my tears. I can really feel the power…
Read MoreRussian attack kills 25 amid ceasefire efforts
Russian attack kills 25 amid ceasefire efforts Russia has continued its attacks on Ukraine despite a ceasefire brokered by the United States and Saudi Arabia. At least 25 people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine on Friday, local time. The Ukrainian Interior Ministry said on Saturday that Russian forces carried out missile and drone attacks on the northern city of Dobropilia and an area in the Kharkiv region overnight on Friday. At least 25 people, including six children, were killed and 40 injured in the attacks. Responding to the…
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