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Ifta Fatwa: Friday Prayer Not Obligatory After Eid Prayer Those who attended the Eid prayer are not required to offer Friday prayer, according to the fatwa. Anyone attending Eid prayer is allowed to skip Friday prayer, and he can offer Dhuhr prayer at the ti... April 17, 2023 912 Category: Ramadan

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Friday Confirmed As The First Day Of Eid Al-Fitr Through Astronomical Calculations, Expert Says According to astronomical calculations, Friday will be the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. Eng. Majed Abu Zahra, president of the Astronomical Society in Jeddah, said that there will be the occurrence of... April 18, 2023 4347 Category: Ramadan

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Factors Affecting Divergence Of Views Among Arab And Muslim Astronomers On The First Day Of Eid Al-Fitr As the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr approaches, there has been divergence of views among Arab and Muslim astronomers and astronomical institutes regarding the determination of the first day of Eid this ... April 20, 2023 1216 Category: Ramadan

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Eid Al-Fitr Prayer To Be Held In Mosques At Grand Mosque Central Area Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al-Sheikh directs to hold Eid Al-Fitr prayer in mosques at the central area around the Grand Mosque in Makkah. As the number of pilgrims and visito... April 20, 2023 329 Category: Ramadan

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Eid Al Fitr 2023 Announced: Shawwal Crescent Moon Spotted In Saudi Arabia Crescent Moon Sighting Signals End of Ramadan and Arrival of Eid Al Fitr 2023 Introduction: The crescent moon, which signifies the conclusion of the sacred month of Ramadan, was observed in Saudi A... April 20, 2023 6178 Category: Ramadan

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Fireworks To Illuminate The Skies Of 13 Saudi Cities On The First Day Of Eid Al-Fitr The General Authority for Entertainment (GEA) has announced an exciting line-up of fireworks displays across 13 cities in Saudi Arabia as part of the Eid Program activities for 2023. The displays will... April 21, 2023 351 Category: Ramadan

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Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Performs Eid Al-Fitr Prayer At Grand Mosque In Makkah, Receives Well-Wishers Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, who is also the Prime Minister, performed the Eid Al-Fitr prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Friday morning. The Crown Prince joined crowds of worshipers in the ... April 21, 2023 403 Category: Ramadan

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Islam's Holiest Site In Saudi City Of Mecca Surges To Pre-Pandemic Capacity The influx of worshippers to Islam's holiest site in Mecca has seen a remarkable recovery from the pandemic-induced fallout, as evidenced by two pictures posted by Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah... April 21, 2023 430 Category: Ramadan

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Eid Holidays Extended To 5 Days In Specific Government Entities: Cabinet Decision And International Engagements The Cabinet, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, has recently endorsed a pivotal amendment affecting specific government entities in Saudi Arabia. The adjustment per... January 17, 2024 1302 Category: Ramadan

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Saudi Arabia's Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr Discount Season Opens On Feb. 20 In an effort to kickstart early shopping and boost consumer engagement, the Ministry of Commerce has announced the commencement of the Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr Discount Season, starting from Shaaban 10... February 12, 2024 1015 Category: Ramadan

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Ramadan 2024 Working Hours Guide For Employees, Schools, And Banks In Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia, Ramadan 2024 brings adjusted working hours for various sectors, ensuring religious observance while maintaining productivity. Here's what you need to know: Private Sector Emplo... March 11, 2024 2166 Category: Ramadan

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Saudi Arabia Implements Regulation To Temporarily Halt Government Services During Ramadan Saudi Arabia has enacted a Regulation to Suspend Government Services, effective from the beginning of Ramadan, ensuring minimal disruption to individuals and businesses. This regulation, designed t... March 12, 2024 439 Category: Ramadan

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Umrah Pilgrim Entry And Exit Gates Allocated At Grand Mosque For Ramadan Ahead of the Ramadan Umrah season, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has designated specific gates at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to f... March 12, 2024 462 Category: Ramadan

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Celebrate Ramadan With Saudi's Special Passport Stamp: A Cultural Tribute Embark on a cultural journey this Ramadan with Saudi Arabia's special passport stamp dedicated to the revered month of Ramadan. Learn about this unique initiative and the comprehensive campaign by... March 15, 2024 618 Category: Ramadan

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Regulations For Umrah During Ramadan - Ministry Of Hajj And Umrah Guidelines In the sacred month of Ramadan, pilgrims are restricted from repeating Umrah journeys, as per the directives issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This measure aims to manage crowd influx and ensu... March 18, 2024 560 Category: Ramadan

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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Expected Date In Saudi Arabia And Arab World In Saudi Arabia and across the Arab world, anticipation builds for the conclusion of Ramadan as Eid Al-Fitr is expected to commence on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This significant festival marks the en... March 20, 2024 3399 Category: Ramadan

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Saudi Ramadan Spending Surges To SR11.68 Billion In First Week During the initial week of Ramadan (March 10-16), Saudi consumers exhibited robust spending, amounting to SR11.68 billion across various sectors, as reported by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The w... March 21, 2024 424 Category: Ramadan

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Grand Mosque Itikaf Slots Doubled This Year The number of Muslim worshippers allowed to perform the Islamic ritual of Itikaf or seclusion at the Grand Mosque this Ramadan has doubled to reach 6,000, a Saudi official has said. Itikaf means a ... March 23, 2024 370 Category: Ramadan

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Guests Locked Up To Eat All The Food Served A Saudi man has opted to show generosity to his guests in an unusual way. He purportedly locked them up in the dining room and refused to let them out before they ate all the food served to them at... March 23, 2024 819 Category: Ramadan

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Eid Al-Fitr Break: 4-Day Holiday for Saudi Private and Non-Profit Sectors The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia has recently declared a four-day holiday for both the private and non-profit sectors in celebration of Eid Al-Fitr. Thi... March 24, 2024 575 Category: Ramadan

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