“Hindu Mahapanchayat”: Seven Journalists Attacked, Mob Calls Muslim Journalists ‘Jihadi’; Yati Narsinghanand Exhorts Hindus To Pick Up Arms
03
April 2022
The event was organised by
Preet Singh, founder of the Save India Foundation. Singh was also one of the
organisers of an event at Jantar Mantar last year when anti-Muslim slogans were
raised. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
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• “Hindu Mahapanchayat”: Seven Journalists Attacked,
Mob Calls Muslim Journalists ‘Jihadi’; Yati Narsinghanand Exhorts Hindus To
Pick Up Arms
• Pakistan Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Notice Of
National Assembly Dissolution
• Member Of Islamic Jihad Cell Boasted He Planned
‘Something Very Big In Israel’ — TV
• Islamic Emirate’s Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hebatullah
Akhundzada Announces Ban on Poppy Cultivation
• French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin Under Fire
For 'Happy Ramadan' Tweet
India
• ‘Will Play Hanuman Chalisa Outside Mosques’:
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Speaks
Against Prayers On Loudspeakers
• Ugadi Festive: Bajrang Dal Activists Arrested For
Attacking Muslim Meat Sellers
• Muslim vendors in Karnataka claim business as usual
despite 'halal' meat row
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Pakistan
• Imran ‘trying to trigger civil war’, says opposition
• Govt appoints Omer Cheema as Punjab governor, sacks
Chaudhry Sarwar
• Pillion riding banned, metro bus service suspended
as NA meets to vote on no-trust move today
• Sindh CM Murad ready to make MQM-P coalition partner
• Sindh police to escort PTI dissidents to parliament
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Mideast
• Islamic Jihad says adheres to promise for liberation
of Quds
• Israeli Police Fear Copycat Attacks During Ramadan,
but 'Don't See Escalation'
• Palestinians begin new phase of intifada right
before Ramadan month
• Iranian President felicitates leaders of Islamic
countries on Ramadan
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South Asia
• Muslims attend evening prayers as Ramadan begins
• Off-White™ Releases Cozy Capsule Collection for
Ramadan
• India, Turkmenistan share consensus on Afghanistan
issues: President Kovind
• Despite tensions, US wants Pakistan to play its role
in Afghanistan
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Europe
• Prince Charles Wished Muslims A Happy Ramadan;
Shares Special Message For Muslims
• Bolton batsman Haseeb Hameed discusses fasting
during Ramadan
• Muslim Council of Britain issues guide to Ramadan
2022
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North America
• GOP Rep. McClain Falsely Claimed That Trump Caught
Osama Bin Laden
• Surau, mosques in Johor allowed to hold breaking of
fast events
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Southeast Asia
• Thailand, Southern Insurgent Group To Halt Violence
During Ramadan
• Gov't optimizes potentials for sharia social
financial sector
• Report: PKR’s Nik Nazmi calls for more inclusivity
in discussions with DAP, Amanah
• With MySejahtera in the spotlight, experts say
scrutiny definitely needed to ensure data properly utilised
• Muslims mark start of Ramadan with congregational
tarawih prayers without physical distancing
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Arab world
• KSrelief Inaugurates Ramadan Food Baskets
Distribution Project in the Republic of Albania
• Purchase wave raises prices of food in Egypt markets
on 1st day of Ramadan
• Airline Emirates’ Signature Ramadan Service Returns
To The Skies
• Celebrities mark the start of Ramadan 2022, from DJ
Khaled to Paul Pogba
• Oman Charitable Organisation seeks donations on
Ramadan
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Africa
• Anti-Govt Sermon: Suspended Abuja Imam Breaks
Silence, Says ‘Only God Dethrones’
• President Cyril Ramaphosa Wishes Muslim Communities
Well For The Holy Month Of Ramadan
• Pray for Nigeria – Ekiti NUJ urges Muslim
journalists
• Imam Khalid who criticized President sacked for inciting
violence – Buhari’s aide, Onochie
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by New Age Islam News Bureau
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“Hindu Mahapanchayat”: Seven Journalists Attacked, Mob
Calls Muslim Journalists ‘Jihadi’; Yati Narsinghanand Exhorts Hindus To Pick Up
Arms
The event was organised by
Preet Singh, founder of the Save India Foundation. Singh was also one of the
organisers of an event at Jantar Mantar last year when anti-Muslim slogans were
raised. (Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
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By Abhinav Rajput | New Delhi
April 3, 2022
The event was organised by Preet Singh, founder of the
Save India Foundation. Singh was also one of the organisers of an event at
Jantar Mantar last year when anti-Muslim slogans were raised. (Express Photo by
Praveen Khanna)
Yati Narsinghanand, the head priest of Ghaziabad’s
Dasna Devi Temple and an accused in the Haridwar hate speech case, Sunday
exhorted Hindus to pick up arms and said that if India were to get a Muslim
Prime Minister, “50% of you (Hindus) will change your faith in the next 20
years”. He was speaking at Delhi’s Burari ground, where around 200 people had
gathered on Sunday to participate in a ‘Hindu Mahapanchayat’.
The event was organised by Preet Singh, founder of the
Save India Foundation. Singh was also one of the organisers of an event at
Jantar Mantar last year when anti-Muslim slogans were raised. He was arrested
by the Delhi Police in connection with that case and is currently out on bail.
Narsinghanand, too, is out on bail in connection with the Haridwar case.
Addressing the crowd, Narsinghanand also said that
“40% Hindus will be killed” if India were to get a Muslim PM. “This is the
future of Hindus. If you want to change this, be a man (Mard Bano). What is it
to be a man? Someone who is armed,” he said.
Delhi Police said the organisers did not have
permission to hold the event. According to Preet Singh’s Twitter account, the
event was planned as far back as January 4 this year.
Some journalists who had gone to cover the event
meanwhile alleged they were beaten up by members of the audience. Some of them
also alleged they were detained from the venue by the Delhi Police and taken to
the Mukherjee Nagar Police Station.
Delhi Police, however, denied the charge. “Some of the
reporters, willingly, on their own free will, to evade the restless crowd which
was getting agitated by their presence, sat in a PCR van stationed at the venue
and opted to proceed to the police station for security reasons. Nobody was
detained. Due police protection was provided,” said Usha Rangrani, DCP North
West.
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Pakistan Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Notice Of
National Assembly Dissolution
Supporters of the Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party, chant slogans in support of Pakistani
Prime Minister Imran Khan, outside parliament building Islamabad, Pakistan
April 3, 2022. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
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By Zee Media Bureau
April 3, 2022
The Pakistan National Assembly Deputy Speaker has
today (April 3) rejected the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran
Khan and has declared it unconstitutional. The Deputy Speaker said that it's
against the Constitution and the rules of Pakistan.
Imran Khan has now advised President to dissolve the
National Assembly and has called for fresh elections.
It is notable that Imran Khan's career was at stake as
a united opposition had tabled a no-confidence motion against the
cricketer-turned-politician for a parliamentary session today. If they remain
united, Khan is set to fall below the 172 votes needed to survive the
no-confidence vote.
Meanwhile, Section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad
in view of possible violence.
Stay tuned to Zee News to get the latest updates on
Imran Khan's no-confidence vote.
While acting upon the advice of Prime Minister Imran
Khan, President Arif Alvi has approved the removal of Mohammad Sarwar from the
position of Governor of Punjab and appointed Omar Sarfraz Cheema as Governor
Punjab, under Article 101 of the Constitution of Pakistan:
"Absolutely not. Whatever happened today, Army
has no role in it," said Babar Iftikhar, Director-General of
Inter-Services Public Relations, in response to a question on Dissolution of
"Imran Khan will save Pakistan...Whoever is
America's friend is a traitor," sloganeering underway outside Pakistan
Parliament after the National Assembly of Pakistan was dissolved, this
afternoon. (ANI)
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Member Of Islamic Jihad Cell Boasted He Planned
‘Something Very Big In Israel’ — TV
IDF soldiers are seen
operating in the West Bank, in an image published by the military on April 2,
2022. (Israel Defense Forces)
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By Emanuel Fabian
2 April 2022
A member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad cell killed
during a raid by Israeli security forces early Saturday had been on the Shin
Bet’s radar since firing at troops in the West Bank earlier this week, Israeli
television reported.
Saif Abu Libdeh, a 25-year-old resident of Tulkarm,
fired over 50 bullets at IDF troops patrolling along the so-called seam line on
Tuesday, according to Channel 12 news. No soldiers were hurt.
The network said the Shin Bet has been on Abu Libdeh’s
tail since and tracked him during a rally Friday in Jenin, where he appeared
armed with an M-16 rifle.
The unsourced report said security officials believe
he intended to carry out a killing spree similar to the recent terror attacks
in Beersheba, Hadera, and Bnei Brak, in which 11 people were killed in total.
Two other suspects — Khalil Twalba, 24, from Jenin,
and Saeb Abahara, 30, from nearby the village of Yamun — were killed during the
shootout with Israeli forces, which left four officers wounded, including one
seriously.
A fourth suspecter member of the cell was arrested
Saturday in the Palestinian town of Shuweika, near the West Bank city of
Tulkarem.
The Israel Defense Forces later released video showing
troops surrounding the suspect’s home before he attempted to flee. The military
said an M-16 rifle and ammunition were seized during the raid.
Officials have said the cell was on its way to carry
out an attack in Israel at the time of the arrest operation. Ahead of a meeting
Saturday evening with top Shin Bet officials, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett
said security forces foiled a “ticking time bomb.”
In response to the recent attacks, Israeli security
forces have been placed on heightened alert, with reinforcements sent to the
West Bank, seam line, and major cities. The escalation has come as the Muslim
holy month of Ramadan began — often a period of high tension in Israel and the
West Bank.
Israeli officials have sought to head off tensions
ahead of Ramadan amid fears that the violence could snowball into the same type
of unrest that rocked Israel in May 2021, when Hamas began shooting rockets
into Israel, sparking an 11-day war with Gaza and days of rioting between Arabs
and Jews inside Israel.
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Islamic Emirate’s Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hebatullah
Akhundzada Announces Ban on Poppy Cultivation
Poppy Cultivation
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By TOLO News
03-04-2022
The decree says the cultivation of poppy seeds as well
as drug trafficking are banned in the country.
The Islamic Emirate’s Supreme Leader Mawlawi
Hebatullah Akhundzada in a decree on Sunday announced a "strict ban"
on poppy cultivation as well as the use and trafficking of all types of illicit
drugs.
The decree, read by Islamic Emirate spokesman
Zabihullah Maujahid, says there is a “strict ban” on the use and trafficking of
“all types of illicit drugs” such as alcoholic beverages, heroin, “Tablet K”,
hashish and others.
“If anyone violates the decree and cultivates poppy,
their crop will be destroyed and the violator will be punished based on the
Sharia law,” the decree says.
Announcing the decree, Deputy Prime Minister Hanafi
asked the international community to cooperate with the Islamic Emirate in the
treatment of drug addicts and finding alternative businesses for farmers.
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French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin Under Fire
For 'Happy Ramadan' Tweet
Darmanin has the middle name
Moussa and is of Algerian, Armenian, and Maltese descent [AFP via Getty]
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The New Arab Staff
03 April, 2022
French interior minister Gerald Darmanin has come
under fire for a tweet in which he conveyed Ramadan greetings to France's
Muslim minority.
"I wish all Muslims in our country a happy
Ramadan," Darmanin said on Friday, the eve of the Muslim holy month.
Twitter users accused the minister of the country
which prides itself on secularism of hypocrisy.
Several asked why Darmanin had not tweeted greetings
for the Catholic holiday of Lent, which began on 2 March.
The minister also received criticism from some
Muslims, who pointed out that he last year pushed through an
"anti-separatism" bill that activists say targets France's Muslim
community.
"Coming from a minister who has fervently taken
part in the criminalisation, repression, and/or dissolution of a number of
Muslim figures and structures... it's damn cheeky," journalist and
activist Siham Assbague said in reply to Darmanin's tweet.
Some Twitter users accused Darmanin of trying to
appease French Muslims ahead of the country's elections.
The latest opinion polls showed France's centrist
leader Emmanuel Macron is losing ground to Marine Le Pen, a far-right candidate
who has expressed Islamophobic views.
Darmanin responded to the backlash for his tweet on
Saturday.
"Yesterday I wished a happy Ramadan to our Muslim
compatriots, and I'm proud of that," he said on Facebook.
"Since then, many comments, a bit racist, evoking
that I did not wish a happy birthday to Christians or Jews."
He produced a list of links to congratulatory messages
he had shared for Christian and Jewish holidays.
Darmanin - whose middle name is Moussa - is of
Algerian, Armenian, and Maltese descent.
He announced last month that he will be outlawing two
leading pro-Palestine NGOs, accusing them of "fuelling hatred".
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India
‘Will Play Hanuman Chalisa Outside Mosques’:
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Speaks
Against Prayers On Loudspeakers
By: DNA Web Team
Apr 03, 2022
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray
has made a bold statement against the usage of loudspeakers for reading prayers
in the mosques of the state, urging the Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra to
put an end to this practice.
Thackeray said that the Maharashtra government needs
to put an end to mosque loudspeakers or soon, “Hanuman Chalisa will play in
loud volume” outside of the mosques. The estranged cousin of Maharashtra Chief
Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that he is not against prayers, but speakers in
mosques should not be allowed.
While addressing a rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai,
Raj Thackeray said, “I am not against prayers, but the government should take a
decision on removing mosque loudspeakers. I am warning now...” He also said that
he “takes pride in his own religion”, but this practice needs to stop.
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Ugadi festive: Bajrang Dal activists arrested for
attacking Muslim meat sellers
03rd April 2022
BENGALURU: Five Bajrang Dal activists were arrested in
Shivamogga district in Karnataka for allegedly attacking a Muslim trader for
selling halal meat, even as the ‘Boycott halal products’ campaign by Vishwa
Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal intensified in the state.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai appealed to
people to celebrate Hindu new year Ugadi and Hosa Tadaku festivals peacefully
without disturbing law and order.
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Muslim vendors in Karnataka claim business as usual
despite 'halal' meat row
Apr 3, 2022
BENGALURU: Amid the call for a boycott of 'halal'
meat, the Muslim vendors from the state claimed that the controversy hasn't
affected their business.
The vendors said that the business is as usual with no
dip in the footfalls of customers, with 90 per cent of them being Hindus and Christians.
Source: Times Of India
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Pakistan
Imran ‘trying to trigger civil war’, says opposition
Iftikhar A. Khan
April 3, 2022
ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the National
Assembly Shehbaz Sharif slammed Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday for
“trying to divide the nation and pushing the country towards a civil war” — a
sentiment shared by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who said it was
unfortunate that “this defeated man [the premier] is making efforts to disrupt
peace”.
Speaking at a press conference, Mr Sharif urged all
state institutions to ensure smooth voting on the no-confidence resolution in
the National Assembly scheduled for today (Sunday).
Source: Dawn
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Govt appoints Omer Cheema as Punjab governor, sacks
Chaudhry Sarwar
Dawn.com
April 3, 2022
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday
that the federal government had removed Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad
Sarwar from his post, appointing Omer Sarfraz Cheema as his replacement.
The announcement also came hours before a crucial
session of the National Assembly on the no-confidence motion against Prime
Minister Imran Khan as well as a sitting of the Punjab Assembly to elect a new
leader of the house following Usman Buzdar's resignation.
Source: Dawn
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Pillion riding banned, metro bus service suspended as
NA meets to vote on no-trust move today
Munawer Azeem
April 3, 2022
ISLAMABAD: The capital administration on Saturday
imposed a ban on pillion riding besides suspending the metro bus service as the
National Assembly is scheduled to meet for a voting on the no-confidence motion
against Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday (today).
Officials of the capital administration said a two-day
ban had been imposed on pillion riding while the metro bus service would remain
suspended for one day.
Source: Dawn
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Sindh CM Murad ready to make MQM-P coalition partner
Tahir Siddiqui
April 3, 2022
KARACHI: Making it clear that the Muttahida Qaumi
Movement-Pakistan has not demanded any ministries, Chief Minister Syed Murad
Ali Shah said on Saturday that it was up to the MQM-P to join as a coalition
partner of Pakistan Peoples Party-led provincial government.
Accompanied by his law adviser and Karachi
Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab and Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh, the
chief minister said that the talks between the MQM-P and PPP were held in the
presence of their respective leadership.
Source: Dawn
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Sindh police to escort PTI dissidents to parliament
Munawer Azeem
April 3, 2022
ISLAMABAD: The Sindh police have been tasked with
escorting all dissident members of the PTI to the National Assembly on Sunday
(today) to appear in the proceedings for the vote of no-confidence, sources
told Dawn.
The sources in the police and the administration said
reports gathered by intelligence agencies had showed that the Singh police’s
Special Security Unit (SSU), which was present in the Sindh House, would escort
the 22 dissident MNAs of the PTI to the National Assembly.
Source: Dawn
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Mideast
Islamic Jihad says adheres to promise for liberation
of Quds
April 3, 2022
The Secretary-General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Movement emphasized in a speech on Saturday night that the organization was
devoted to its commitment to the liberation of Quds.
Referring to the martyrdom of three young Palestinians
in the north of the West Bank by the Israeli regime's forces, Ziyad al-Nakhalah
noted that the Palestinian resistance fighters are recording the best patterns
of sacrifice and heroism in the West Bank."
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Israeli Police Fear Copycat Attacks During Ramadan,
but 'Don't See Escalation'
Josh Breiner
Apr. 3, 2022
A senior police official voiced concern Saturday over attempts
to launch copycat attacks following the terror attacks that took place in
recent weeks, but denied that Israel was facing a security escalation as the
Muslim holy month of Ramadan began.
“We don’t see escalation, but mainly attempts to
launch copycat attacks inspired by the cases in Be’er Sheva, Hadera and Bnei
Brak, and that’s the main concern,” the officer said.
Source: Haaretz
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Palestinians begin new phase of intifada right before
Ramadan month
April 3, 2022
As the holy month of Ramadan is approaching, the
Palestinians are commencing a new phase of resistance, or as they say,
intifada.
Last Ramadan, the occupied territories witnessed
bloody strikes by the Israeli forces, as well as brutal evictions, especially
in Sheikh Jarrah.
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Iranian President felicitates leaders of Islamic
countries on Ramadan
3 April 2022
Tehran (ISNA) - The President of the Islamic Republic
of Iran congratulated the leaders of the Islamic countries on the arrival of
the holy month of Ramadan.
In separate messages to the leaders of Islamic
countries, Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi wrote, "The scent of Ramadan is coming
again so that in this blessed month, the month of the revelation of the Qur'an,
where human destinies are determined on a night like Qadr, it is an opportunity
for Muslims and the righteous servants of God to practice piety through abstinence
from sin and cultivation and purification of the soul, and to be among the
pious and to attain nearness to God".
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South Asia
Muslims attend evening prayers as Ramadan begins
03-Apr-2022
The sun set on the first day of the Muslim holy
fasting month of Ramadan on Saturday as people attended evening prayers known
as 'Tarawih.'
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Off-White™ Releases Cozy Capsule Collection for
Ramadan
Avon Dorsey
03-04-2022
Off-White™ has released a cozy capsule collection
celebrating the month of Ramadan. Inspired by comfort and elegance, the
17-pieces take on various interpretations of relaxed silhouettes and modest
dressing in honor of the holiday observed by Muslims around the world as a time
for prayer, reflection, fasting and community.
The upscale loungewear capsule includes a glitter
black shirt with gold details at the collar and matching pajama pants, a
rhinestone-embellished black t-shirt and hoodie, a track jacket with matching
track pants, a green satin holiday shirt with matching joggers, knitwear, and
an emerald pajama shirt with matching pajama pants.
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India, Turkmenistan share consensus on Afghanistan
issues: President Kovind
Ashgabat
April 2, 2022
President Ram Nath Kovind said here on Saturday that
India and Turkmenistan share a broad regional consensus on the issues related
to Afghanistan, including the formation of a truly representative and inclusive
government, combating terrorism and drug trafficking and preserving the rights
of women, children and other national ethnic groups and minorities.
President Kovind met with his Turkmen counterpart
Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Saturday and discussed the recent developments in
Afghanistan.
Source: Business
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Despite tensions, US wants Pakistan to play its role
in Afghanistan
Anwar Iqbal
April 3, 2022
WASHINGTON: Despite growing tensions in bilateral
ties, the United States still wants Pakistan to continue playing its role in
bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan.
On March 31, both Pakistan and the United States
participated in yet another meeting of the so-called Extended Troika for
Afghanistan, which also includes Russia and China.
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Europe
Prince Charles Wished Muslims A Happy Ramadan; Shares
Special Message For Muslims
Apr 03 2022
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla on Saturday wished
Muslims a happy Ramadan.
In a statement, Charles said, "As Muslims across
the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth begin a period of fasting and
prayer at the start of Ramadan, my wife joins me in taking this opportunity to
convey our warmest good wishes to all those observing this month."
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Bolton batsman Haseeb Hameed discusses fasting during
Ramadan
By Shuiab Khan
03-04-2022
Muslims across the globe have begun the month of
Ramadan, the first since all Covid restrictions were lifted.
The Muslim holy month - when the faithful fast from
dawn to dusk — began on April 2 for some. For others the first day of fasting
is today (Sunday).
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Muslim Council of Britain issues guide to Ramadan 2022
by Staff Writer
Apr 3, 2022
THE MUSLIM COUNCIL OF BRITAIN has announced the launch
of its guide to welcoming Ramadan 2022. Ramadan is the holiest month in the
Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting,
prayer, reflection, charity and community.
For those interested in learning more about Ramadan,
this guide offers key information on what the holy month means for Muslims and
how it is observed, whilst also providing practical guidance for employers on
how they can support Muslim colleagues during this month, for example.
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North America
GOP Rep. McClain Falsely Claimed That Trump Caught
Osama Bin Laden
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
APR 3, 2022
Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClain falsely claimed
during a Saturday campaign rally that Osama bin Laden had been caught by the
Trump administration.
"Well, President Trump was in office. We didn't
have a war and I think he made three peace treaties," McClain said during
her speech. "Caught Osama – Osama bin Laden and Soleimani, Al Baghdadi.
And this President is weak. And I'll tell you weakness breeds aggression. We
need strength."
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Surau, mosques in Johor allowed to hold breaking of
fast events
04- 03- 2022
BATU PAHAT: To further enliven the month of Ramadan in
the state, the Johor government allows breaking of fast events to be held at
surau and mosques.
If there were more than 50 people, the management of
the mosque and surau must provide packed food for the congregants, he told
Bernama after performing tarawih prayers at Masjid Parit Besar Semerah last
night.
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Southeast Asia
Thailand, Southern Insurgent Group To Halt Violence
During Ramadan
April 03, 2022
The Thai government on Saturday hailed
"significant progress" in the latest talks with the main group
fighting an insurgency in Thailand's Muslim deep south after the sides agreed
to stop violence during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.
A Thai government delegation and representatives of
the main rebel group, the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN), met face to face
earlier this week in Malaysia in the latest round of talks after peace dialogue
resumed in January after a two-year pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Voanews
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Gov't optimizes potentials for sharia social financial
sector
03-04-2022
The model of sustainable social safety net is realized
by improving the role of inclusive
sharia economy and finance and
optimizing the sharia social financial
sector,
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has
stressed that the government will continue to take optimum advantage of the
potentials of the sharia social financial sector to create sustainable social
safety net.
Source: Antara News
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Report: PKR’s Nik Nazmi calls for more inclusivity in
discussions with DAP, Amanah
BY KENNETH TEE
03 Apr 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — PKR’s Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has
said that there is a need for a greater sense of inclusiveness among Pakatan
Harapan component parties DAP and Parti Amanah Negara, in that any agreements
outside of the coalition finalised by the former should be discussed with PKR
as well.
The Setiawangsa MP cited the many statements issued by
DAP-Amanah which his party was not privy to during the Johor state election
last month and the seat negotiations with Malaysian United Democratic Alliance
(Muda).
Source: Malay Mail
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With MySejahtera in the spotlight, experts say
scrutiny definitely needed to ensure data properly utilised
BY KENNETH TEE
03 Apr 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Following the Malaysian
government’s plan for the continued usage of
MySejahtera, personal data protection advocates and lawyers say there is
nothing wrong with data collection.
Despite guarantees accorded under existing data
protection law, tech policy practitioner Maryam Lee pointed out that citizens
have no way of knowing if MySejahtera Privacy Policy is actually implemented.
“For example, this deletion policy for check-in data
that are over 90 days is there a way to check if our data has, in fact, been
deleted as promised?
Source: Malay Mail
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Muslims mark start of Ramadan with congregational
tarawih prayers without physical distancing
03 Apr 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Ramadan this year will
certainly be more meaningful for Muslims in the country after they have been
allowed to conduct congregational tarawih prayers at mosques and suraus without
physical distancing beginning last
night.
This is in line with the transition to endemic phase
that took effect last night after more
than two years of facing the Covid-19 pandemic, with various controls and
restrictions being imposed, including physical distancing in houses of worship.
Source: Malay Mail
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Arab world
KSrelief Inaugurates Ramadan Food Baskets Distribution
Project in the Republic of Albania
03-04-2022
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center
(KSrelief) inaugurated Friday Ramadan food baskets distribution project in the
Republic of Albania, in cooperation with the Islamic sheikhdom in Albania.
The project comes as part of the Ramadan “Eta'am”
Initiative for the year 2022 and aims to distribute 5,514 food baskets in 31
Albanian cities, benefiting 27,570 individuals.
Source: Al Riyadh Daily
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Purchase wave raises prices of food in Egypt markets
on 1st day of Ramadan
April 3, 2022
The first day of Ramadan across Egypt brought with it
a noticeable increase in vegetables prices and crowding at marketplaces.
Tomatoes in particular amounted to more than LE10 per
kilo, and the price of beans increased to LE20 per kilo, and potatoes to six LE
per kilo.
Source: khaleej Times
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Airline Emirates’ Signature Ramadan Service Returns To
The Skies
03-04-2022
With the start of Ramadan, Emirates will once again be
offering its signature Ramadan services on-board and on the ground for its
fasting passengers during the holy month.
On-board from April 2, customers breaking their fast
across all cabin classes to select Emirates destinations can expect specially
crafted, nutritionally balanced iftar meals served in bespoke boxes designed by
the airline’s in-house designers in collaboration with local artists at Mawaheb
Art Studio.
Source: Trade Arabia
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Celebrities mark the start of Ramadan 2022, from DJ
Khaled to Paul Pogba
Katy Gillett
Apr 03, 2022
As Ramadan started on Saturday, Muslim celebrities
marked the beginning of the holy month with celebratory posts on social media.
From the US to the UK, and the UAE to India, famous
faces across the world sent out video messages and Instagram posts to their
mass of followers.
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Oman Charitable Organisation seeks donations on
Ramadan
By: Times News Service
03/April/2022
Muscat: Oman Charitable Organisation (OCO) has
announced Ramadan Iftar Programme in the Sultanate of Oman for the year 1443
AH.
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Africa
Anti-govt sermon: Suspended Abuja Imam breaks silence,
says ‘only God dethrones’
Sodiq Oyeleke
3 April 2022
Chief Imam of Apo Legislative Quarters Mosque, Shiekh
Nuru Khalid, who was suspended over a sermon considered to be “anti-government”
has broken his silence.
Khalid, popularly known as Digital Imam, in a post
written in Arabic, said “God is the most powerful. He gives (enthrones) and
takes away power (dethrones) from whomever He wishes”.
Source: Punchng
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President Cyril Ramaphosa Wishes Muslim Communities
Well For The Holy Month Of Ramadan
03-04-2022
PRETORIA, South Africa, April 3, 2022/APO Group/ --
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his best wishes to South Africa’s Muslim
communities for the Holy Month of Ramadan which commences this weekend.
President Ramaphosa said: “The Holy Month of Ramadan,
the observance of the Fast and the social support and charity demonstrated by
Muslims during this period is an integral part of our nation’s cultural and
religious diversity.
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Pray for Nigeria – Ekiti NUJ urges Muslim journalists
By Emmanuel Ani
April 3, 2022
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State
Council has called on Muslims, particularly journalists to use the holy month
of Ramadan to seek the face of Allah over the various challenges facing the
country.
In a statement in Ado Ekiti, Chairman of NUJ, Comrade
Rotimi Ojomoyela said it had become so obvious that Nigeria needed divine
intervention going by the incredible happenings such as wanton killings and
kidnapping of innocent persons, as well as economic downturn.
Source: Daily Post
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Imam Khalid who criticized President sacked for
inciting violence – Buhari’s aide, Onochie
By Nsikak Nseyen
April 3, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on social media,
Lauretta Onochie has claimed that Imam of the Apo Friday Mosque, Sheikh Nuru
Khalid was sacked for inciting violence.
DAILY POST had reported that Sheikh Nuru Khalid was
suspended by the Mosque Steering Committee for criticising the government of
President Muhammadu Buhari over the recent attacks and killing of innocent
Nigerians by terrorists in Kaduna State.
Source: Daily Post
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