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This year marks 74 years of Al-Nakba, or the Palestinian experience of dispossession and loss of their homeland. Every year on May 15, Palestinians around the world mark the Nakba, or catastrophe, referring to the ethnic cleansing of Palestine in 1948. Having secured the support of the British government for the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine, on May …
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June, 2023
- 13 June
2 new crescents installed on Grand Mosque minarets
Made of carbon fiber molded around an internal iron structure, the imposing crescents are coated with gilded glass JEDDAH: Two new crescents have been installed on minarets near the King Abdulaziz Gate at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Made of carbon fiber molded around an internal iron structure, the imposing crescents are coated with gilded glass. Mohammed Al-Waqdani, undersecretary …
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Gaza’s hidden heritage: Five historic sites in the besieged Palestinian territory
The besieged territory is home to a number of historic houses of worship (MEE/Ahmad al Danaf) The city of Gaza has a heritage that stretches back thousands of years and was fought over by powers including Egypt and PersiaToday, the word “Gaza” conjures up images of human suffering as the Palestinian territory has been under an Israeli and Egyptian siege for the past 16 …
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THE HENNA FEAST – A PRE-NUPTIAL MUSLIM CUSTOM
Putting on Henna or Egyptian Privet (Lawsonia Inermis) to form intricate designs on the bride’s hands and feet is an important pre-nuptial custom among all major Muslim communities of the island, be they Moor, Malay, Memon or Bohra. The practice is also known among many other Muslim peoples. The custom bears a striking resemblance to the Mehndi Raat (Henna night) of Hindustani …
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Special Gazette published for professionals in 14 different categories
A special gazette notification has been issued making it mandatory for professionals belonging to 14 categories to register themselves with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). The communiqué was issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on May 31, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization & National Policies, pursuant to the powers vested in him under Sub Section 03 …
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Jamila Husain appointed Editor-in-Chief of Daily Mirror
Senior journalist Jamila Husain has been appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of Daily Mirror , Sri Lanka’s premier English-language daily. She assumed office on June 1. Jamila has the distinction of being the youngest Editor-in-Chief of a daily national newspaper in Sri Lanka. She began her career in journalism in 2003 with Sunday Leader, then joined Daily Mirror in 2007. She left Daily Mirror in 2010 to be …
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May, 2023
- 31 May
Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies to Celebrate Golden Jubilee & General Convocation 2023
The Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies is preparing to mark a significant milestone as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee and General Convocation 2023 on 24th of June at BMICH. With a rich history of 50 years of academic excellence, the institute eagerly anticipates honouring the accomplishments of the last seven graduating batches during this momentous event. On the occasion of …
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