4+ hour, 44+ min ago  (259+ words) Vijayawada: Minister for law and minority welfare NMD Farooq directed officials to make comprehensive and hassle-free arrangements for Haj 2026, as around 2, 000 pilgrims from the state are set to undertake the sacred pilgrimage. Of these, 352 pilgrims will depart from the Vijayawada…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (712+ words) Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at Highway Comprehensive School grounds in Kibuye, Kisumu, on March 20, 2026. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard]" This period of transition is crucial. It's an opportunity to integrate the spiritual gains of Ramadhan into daily life, to nurture emotional…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago  (560+ words) However, in Islamic teachings, ihsan is not limited to aesthetic beauty. It signifies doing things in the best possible way'with sincerity, awareness, and excellence. It is about perfecting one's actions, both inwardly and outwardly. The Prophet Muhammad beautifully defined ihsan…...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago  (438+ words) INTENDING pilgrims to Mecca and Medina for the 2026 Hajj in Ogun State have been equipped with vital knowledge on Hajj rites, health management, and travel regulations. The state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, at a one-day sensitisation programme, which also featured…...

4+ hour, 54+ min ago  (155+ words) RAWALPINDI: The Pak'istan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced that Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport has been included in the Route to Makkah project for Haj 2026, enabling pre-clearance of immigration and customs for pilgrims. Under the initiative, pilgrims will undergo biometric…...

7+ hour, 5+ min ago  (104+ words) The Transylvania Times Transylvania County will host two interfaith Earth Day celebrations this year. An Earth Day Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, April 18, at Sycamore Flats in Pisgah National Forest. On Wednesday, April 22, there will be a dedication…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (883+ words) April 10, 2026 | 08: 57 am TEMPO. CO, Jakarta -The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is currently considering a new system to address the waiting periods for Hajj pilgrims, which often span decades. Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochammad Irfan Yusuf, stated that one…...

15+ hour, 52+ min ago  (578+ words) JERUSALEM: Just before 5am at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a Muslim worshipper prayed in tears. A few hours later, similar emotions overcame Christians and Jews as the city's holy sites reopened following the truce with Iran. Jerusalem's Old City contains major…...

9+ hour, 5+ min ago  (235+ words) Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at Tononoka grounds in Mombasa on March 20, 2026. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of deep spiritual reflection, increased worship and a strong sense of community among…...

7+ hour, 5+ min ago  (383+ words) Morocco and the Vatican are marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, a partnership centered on promoting interfaith dialogue and cultural understanding between the Islamic and Christian worlds. Over the past five decades, both sides have pursued joint initiatives, academic exchanges and…...