Eid al-Fitr

Foreign and 'futureless', Saudi-born women struggle to find work

Mecca - Muslimchronicle

Hafsa had hoped to land a much-needed job distributing meals for the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday. One question stood in her way: "Are you, your husband, or any of your relatives Saudi?" Born in Saudi Arabia to Somali parents, Hafsa had applied for temporary work during the holiday, which marked the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan inRead more

Yemeni man executed for rape, murder of 3-year-old

Sanaa - Muslimchronicle

Thousands of people gathered in the rebel-held Yemeni capital Monday to witness the public execution of a man convicted of raping and murdering a three-year-old girl. Mohammed al-Moghrabi, 41, was sentenced to death for the June 25 rape and murder by a court run by the Shiite Huthi rebels who control Sanaa. The gruesome crime coincided with the first dayRead more

Pakistan marks grim Eid after oil tanker inferno kills 153

Bahawalpur - Muslimchronicle

Pakistan began Eid in mourning Monday as the death toll from an oil tanker explosion rose to 153, with scores more injured after they were caught in a fireball while scooping up spilt fuel. Dozens of grief-stricken relatives waited outside hospitals in Bahawalpur, the nearest major city to the disaster, to claim the bodies of their loved ones as PrimeRead more

UAE president in first appearance since 2014 stroke

Abu Dhabi - Muslimchronicle

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan made his first public appearance Sunday since suffering a stroke more than three years ago, to mark the Eid al-Fitr Muslim holiday. The official WAM news agency published pictures showing Sheikh Khalifa meeting a number of prominent officials and rulers of the other six emirates that with Abu Dhabi form theRead more

Number of Arab countries say Sunday is first day of Eid Al Fitr

Riyadh - Saeed Al Ghamedi

Sunday, June 25, is the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia after reported sightings of the new moon. The Supreme Court earlier called on Muslims in the kingdom to sight the crescent moon on Saturday evening. United Arab Emirates also announced that Eid will be on Sunday. Astronomer Khalid Al-Zaaq, a member of the Arab Union for AstronomyRead more

Try Yas Mall’s mega sale

Abu Dhabi - Muslimchronicle

As many from Saudi Arabia flock to the UAE to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, one mall in Abu Dhabi is offering buyers sales of up to 90 percent off in a special event to mark the end of Ramadan. Yas Mall’s unique mega sale will begin on June 25 and run until June 26, with more than 300 brands taking part.Read more

Twitter users get funny

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

In the run-up to Eid Al-Fitr, social media users have taken to Twitter with a hashtag dedicated to Eid outfits. Muslims around the world typically buy new clothes for the occasion, but these users are taking things one step further with the hashtag شنو_بتلبس_بلعيد#, which roughly translates to “What are you going to wear for Eid?” We all know thatRead more

Eid Al-Fitr holiday begins today for Saudi public sector

Jeddah - Muslimchronicle

Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday that public sector holiday for Eid Al-Fitr has been brought forward a few days. Public servants will now begin their Eid vacation on Friday instead of next Tuesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) citing a directive from King Salman. Accordingly, all civil and military government officials will enjoy next Sunday and Monday as daysRead more

Egyptian official revealed preparations for Eid Al Fitr

Cairo - Mina Samy

The Egyptian government, represented by the Ministry of Supply, started its preparations for Eid al-Fitr throught providing commodities and holiday supplies. Brigadier-General Ehab Al-Leithi, Chairman of Al-Ahram Company for Consumer Parks, revealed that large amounts of products related to the religious holiday are scheduled to be presented at the company's outlets in the governorates of Cairo and Giza to provideRead more

Saudi banking stocks gain strength; Tadawul up 1%

Riydah - Arab Today

Banking shares gained 1.43 percent as the Saudi stock market rose nearly 1 percent on Wednesday. The value of traded shares reached SR5.4 billion with a volume of 331 million. Banks and Financial Services Index rose 205.27 points to reach 14,528.23 points. The benchmark’s advance was supported by Banque Saudi Fransi, which rose 3.4 percent. The bank, part-owned by CreditRead more