Muslim holy month of Ramadan
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Islamic charity distributes aid in 66 countries during Ramadan
TIKA distributed more than 100,000 aid packages during the month.
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COVID-19: Mosques, churches in Greece resume services
Most mosques reopened Saturday night for prayers, performed during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Turkish charity allocates over $500K for Ramadan aid at home, abroad
During the global coronavirus outbreak, many Muslims around the world observe Ramadan under lockdown, Sadik Danisman said, adding that Yardimeli International Humanitarian Aid Association's branches, representatives, and volunteers in Turkey’s 81 provinces continue their work in the field by taking all protective measures against the virus.
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Arsenal's Ozil donates $100k to Turkey, Syria and Somalia for Ramadan
According to the report by Anadolu Agency, the donation will be used to provide iftar – the evening meal to break the daily fast during the month – to 16,000 people in Turkey. Families in Turkey and Syria will receive 2,000 food packages through Ozil’s donation, while 90,000 iftar packages will be distributed in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu.
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How south Manchester mosques are preparing for Ramadan in lockdown
These are unprecedented times but, unlike music festivals or sporting events, there will be no postponing or cancelling of the religious celebration.
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Muslims ready for different Ramadan celebration
The traditional large gatherings for nightly prayer in communal mosques will not be taking place due to pandemic-related rules that limit the number of people allowed to gather anywhere, while the usual breaking of the fast parties will also be curtailed at the end of this year’s celebration.
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Dundee Muslim community prepare for Ramadan during coronavirus lockdown
But this year, Ramadan will be completely different, as places of worship are closed and social distancing measures are likely to be in place for weeks to come.
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Al-Aqsa to be closed to worship in Ramadan amid coronavirus
The al - Quds Jerusalem Islamic Waqf (Endowment) Council, a Jordanian-run organization, stressed that the decision was made in accordance with Islamic fatwas and medical recommendations previously announced.
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Turkey launches plan to repatriate 25K for Ramadan homecoming
Announcing the plan in a Twitter post, Vice President Fuat Oktay said Turkey has always stood by its people regardless of their location amid the pandemic, which has claimed over 145,000 lives across the globe.
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Turkey calls for social distancing during Ramadan
In a statement, the Directorate of Religious Affairs said: “Iftar [fast-breaking] gatherings should be avoided with relatives, neighbors, and friends.”