School principals and community members have raised concerns after a matric maths paper was scheduled to be written on the same day as Eid al-Adha. The paper and Eid al-Adha coincide on September 12, 2016. According to principals, the matter was raised with district officers in their areas but no[…]
As Muslims around the world bid farewell to Ramadan on Tuesday, Capetonians waited in anticipation as thick clouds filled the evening sky. In light of failed attempts to sight the moon in customary Cape Town tradition, the ‘Maan Kykers’ relied on sightings of the moon in Durban and Johannesburg. As[…]
Eid message from the Muslim Judicial Council: Ramadhan has come and left. Similarly, we too will come and go from this earth. And in this short span of time, have we learned the lessons set out for us, achieved the pleasure of the Almighty and achieved His forgiveness? Have we[…]
South African Muslims across the spectrum will intensify prayers for peace and tolerance in the Muslim world on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, as Muslims watch recent global events with sadness and despair. As the blessed month of Ramadan ends, it’s widely believed this month has been a devastating one for[…]
The Crescent Observer’s Society (COS), known as ‘die Maankykers’ will brave Cape Town’s blistery cold weather on Tuesday evening, for the annual Eid moon-sighting at Three Anchor Bay. The sighting of the moon will mark the end of the sacred month of Ramadan, and the beginning of Shawwal. VOC will[…]
By Umm AmmarahBy Umm Ammarah By Umm Ammarah The Month of Ramadaan is coming to an end and the transition from Ramadaan to Eid and thereafter should be a path the that brings us closer to our Creator and a path that treads the Sunnah i.e. The way of the[…]
Suicide bombers have struck a mosque in Yemen’s capital in an attack targeting Shia worshippers that killed at least 25 people and wounded dozens, medics and witnesses said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility but Sanaa has been shaken by a string of bombings by the Islamic State of[…]
with possible reforms to the current public holiday schedule on the horizon, the Al Jama-ah party has submitted a proposal to have three of the current paid public holidays declared ‘non statutory’. This would make three of the existing 12 days exchangeable, allowing South African’s to use them for whichever[…]
With a dark, wet and gloomy day on Friday, Capetonians are hoping they will wake up to a spot of sunshine and clear skies on Saturday, as the Muslim community celebrates Eid ul-Fitr. This year Eid day also coincides with Mandela Day, in which South Africans will spend 67 minutes[…]
Residents of the al-Shujaiyya neighborhood in the Gaza Strip enter Eid al-Fitr celebrations this year reminded of the heavy losses sustained just before the holiday began last year. Gaza resident Um Mumen Skafi lost both her son and her home after an attack by Israeli forces took place shortly before the[…]
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