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When is Ramadan 2023 and how is the moon sighted?

Ramadan is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. By Alia Chughtai and Marium Ali The first day of fasting for the holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, March 23, depending on the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the …

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Saudi Arabia donates 50 tons of dates to Sri Lanka

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia donated 50 tons of dates to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Alkahtani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, officially handed over this consignment of dates to Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Buddhashasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, …

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Saudi Ambassador outlines the role of women in its “vision 2030”

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Sri Lanka, Khalid Hamoud Alkahtani, has outlined the role of women in the Kingdom’s ‘Vision 2030’ programme. The Saudi Ambassador highlighted the measures during an interview to mark ‘International Women’s Day’ which is commemorated today, 08th March. The full interview: Q/ Could Your Excellency tell us about the role of women …

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39th International Qur’an Competition Organised by Islamic Republic of Iran – Sri Lankan Wins

We take great pleasure in congratulating Al- Hafizhah, Al-Qariah Nuha Nuhuman, who represented Sri Lanka at the International Qur’anic Recital Competition in the Thartheel Category that took place in the Islamic Republic of Iran, and secured the 6th position. Nuha is the daughter of Moulavi Nuhuman and also the great granddaughter of Mufthi AbulHassan Aalim & Saadul Fuada (Saaduma) Izzadeen. It’s a …

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Saudi Arabia starts issuing Stop-over Transit Visa from Monday

4-day stay with a 3-month duration for visa  The visa is free of cost and it will be issued instantly along with the flight ticket, the Saudi Press Agency reported quoting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sources. Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia launched the service of issuing electronic Stop-over Transit Visa for arrivals in the Kingdom by air for …

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