Addis Ababa January 1/2024 (ENA)Today, Ethiopia along with the other four new member countries, officially joined the BRICS, the emerging-markets bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. According to a statement issued by the BRICS today that Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially joined the bloc. Ethiopia’s bid to join the BRICS …

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 21 (Reuters) – The BRICS group of major emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – will hold its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg between Aug. 22 and Aug. 24. Here are some key facts about the bloc and its members. WHAT IS BRICS? The acronym BRIC, which did not initially include South …

Islam strongly endorses the concept of protecting the welfare of animals. The Hadith and Sunna contain a wealth of information about the Prophet Mohammad’s (SAW) concern for animals, and Islam offers a great deal of evidence in favor of the significance of animal welfare. It was narrated from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that he had a young …

A.M.M.Muzammil Kattankudy, a vibrant enclave on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka, stands as a testament to the strong Islamic presence in the region. It is not surprising that Kattankudy hosts a replica of Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem, underlining the profound historical and cultural aspects. Historically, the Al Aqsa Mosque holds the esteemed position as the third holiest site …

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Illaihi Rajioon With deep sorrow we announce the demise of Al Haj M. Naizer Cader, Chairman of Sinwa Holdings Group. Son of late Mohamed Abdul Cader of Kapuwatte, Weligama and late Hajiani Aysha Umma of Thalapitiya, Galle. Beloved husband of Kuraisha Cader (nee Cassim), father of Mohideen, Mumtaz, Zubeida and Haroun. Father-in-law of Faazel Muhseen, Dr …