Hawzah News Agency
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First Ramadan Bayram since cease-fire celebrated in Syria's Idlib
During the Bayram, children in Idlib rushed to the parks and playgrounds, enjoying a peaceful environment.
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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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Ontario churches, mosques and synagogues open for drive-in worship this weekend amid COVID-19
Roger Berg, executive associate pastor of Church on the Queensway, says they've been live streaming since in-person services were put on hold in late March. But with a parking lot designed for 900 cars, he says it made sense to roll out a drive-in service.
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Settlers attack Palestinian farmers near Ramallah, Fatah member among injured
Al-Tamimi was reportedly injured while fighting off a group of illegal settlers who were attacking Palestinian farmers, near the village of Deir Nizam, northwest of the central West Bank city of Ramallah.
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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid coronavirus measures
Traditionally, the Eid is a three-day celebration, marked by large family festivities and mass prayers. But this year many can only celebrate at home with immediate family.
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Three Palestinian Prisoners enter 12th and 18th Years of Israeli Imprisonment
Montaser Sammour, Director of the Prisoners’ Society in Jenin, further noted that a third prisoner, Abdallah Fraihat, has entered his 18th year out of a 21 year sentence, imposed by Israeli authorities.
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Ayatollah Khamenei pardons, commutes sentences of more than 3700 convicts
Ayatollah Khamenei on Saturday agreed to a request by Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi to pardon or reduce the sentences of 3721 eligible inmates convicted by courts of common pleas, the Islamic Revolution tribunals, the Judicial Organization of the Armed Forces and the State Discretionary Punishment Organization.
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Iranian Ambassador to China:
Palestine is the most important issue for the Islamic World
According to Public Relations Department of Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), the commemoration ceremony being held on cyberspace, was attended by a number high profile personalities from Iran and China.
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Sayyed Nasrallah to appear in interview on 20th anniversary of resistance and liberation day
Lebanese journalist Buthaina Ollaik is to conduct the interview with Sayyed Nasrallah at 9:00 p.m. (Beirut Time) on Tuesday, May 26. Al-Manar is to broadcast the interview.
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Sayyed Nasrallah speech on Al-Quds day in Israeli eyes
Several Israeli journalists and commentators covered Sayyed Nasrallah’s speech, with Israeli news website Rotter broadcast a live coverage of the event.
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Sayyed Nasrallah: Stance on Palestine ideological, liberation battle long but victorious
Our stance on Palestine is religious and ethical, and hence it can’t be changed,” Sayyed Nasrallah said in a televised speech marking the International Al-Quds Day, adding that the responsibility of regaining Palestine is mainly that of the Palestinian people but is also the religious responsibility of the Ummah.
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Al-Nujaba’s secretary-general:
Similar to Ashura, Quds day is a reminder to the oppressed
Through a twit, on the occasion of the World Quds Day, al-Kaabi stressed that this day, similar to Ashura, is a reminder to the world oppressed ones that the resistance is still continued.
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Erdoğan marks Ramadan Bayram, urges social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic
“I congratulate the blessed Eid al-Fitr,” he said. “We all would love to be with our loved ones during such a time of festivity, like the previous years. Nevertheless, we will all have to spend this year’s Eid at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has affected the globe,” Erdoğan added.
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UK: Muslim centenarian raises $243K for virus victims
Dabirul Islam Choudhury, 100, walked 100 laps in his 80-meter garden while also fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Africa's Muslims celebrate Eid in the shadow of COVID-19
Instead of heading to the mosque this morning, he prayed on a terrace at home with the few family members he lives with. Their lunch of rice and couscous with bissap juice was more modest than the plates of meats they would normally enjoy with a group of some 30 family and friends.
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UK charges 5 with murder of Muslim woman in shooting
Lancashire Police said Uthman Satia, 28, Judy Chapman, 26, and Kashif Manzoor, 24, were charged for 19-year-old Hachem’s murder.
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Khorramshahr, victory against Arrogant Powers with empty hands
The famous quotation by Imam Khomeini (r.a.) - that is, "Khorramshahr was liberated by God" - is the most accurate and the wisest comment that has been made in this regard.
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The Muslim community in Australia are marking Eid, the breaking of the Ramadan fast
This year Eid, like most aspects of our daily life, has moved into the intimate setting of private homes. The Dalati family in Georges Hall try their best to inject the Eid celebratory spark by decorating their home, setting up prayer mats, hook-up to relatives via zoom, open their presents, and prepare the feast. I
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Ahkam (Islamic laws)
Conditions for Zakat ul-Fitrah
One should give a deserving needy person one sā` (3 kg.) of food (wheat, barely, date, rice, currant, corn, or the like) or its value as zakat ul-fitrah for themselves and each individual who are dependent on them.
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Ramadan: German church opens doors for Muslim prayers
Germany allowed religious services to resume on 4 May but worshippers must maintain a distance of 1.5m (5ft).
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Israeli colonists attack Palestinian cars near Nablus
Ghassan Daghlas, a Palestinian Authority official who monitors Israel’s colonialist activities in northern West Bank, said the colonists hurled stones at many cars near Yitzhar junction.
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Ramadan customs in different countries (26):
Ramadan in Qatar, a month dedicated to goodwill and delicious food
Charity is an important aspect of Islamic beliefs, as deeds are believed to be multiplied during the month of Ramadan. Therefore, Muslims focus on good deeds and sharing with the community.
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UK Police and Muslim community leaders deliver joint message before Eid
Whilst the UK Government has continued the lockdown with some restrictions partially relaxed, the changes have not altered any position with regards to faith communities. We would therefore encourage that those looking to celebrate Eid (Festival to celebrate the end of Ramadan), do so whilst following these restrictions and guidance from Public Health England.
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Scott Morrison thanks Australia's Muslims for coronavirus efforts in Eid message
Ramadan this year, because of COVID-19, has been noticeably different to previous years, with the pandemic and social distancing measures shutting mosques and stopping prayer gatherings.