Taliban leader declares: ‘No need for western laws’ in Afghanistan, says ‘democracy is dead’
New Age Islam News Bureau
31 March 2025
Taliban leader declares: ‘No need for western laws’ in Afghanistan, says ‘democracy is dead’(AFP)
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• Taliban leader declares: ‘No need for western laws’ in Afghanistan, says ‘democracy is dead’
• Beed Mosque Explosion: 2 Arrested After Blast At Local Mosque, Probe On
• More outlaws killed than civilians or security men: Centre for Research and Security Studies
• Palestinian Minister of Endowments: The occupation refuses to hand over Ibrahimi Mosque during Eid al-Fitr
• Violent Israeli attacks on Palestine among topics of discussion between Anwar and Erdogan
• Saudi interior minister praises success of security, military plans
• Muslims mark Eid 'tinged with sadness and joy'
• Could Donald Trump actually serve a third term as US President? What we know
• Eid-El-Fitr: Atiku Urges Leaders To Show Compassion
South Asia
• Myanmar’s Earthquake: A Crisis Built on Oppression
• Family urges Trump to release US citizen from Taliban Custody
• Rally to protest Israel's attack on Palestine takes place on 'Land Day' in Tokyo
• Five Eid jamaats held at Baitul Mukarram
• People crowd National Eidgah, chief advisor attends prayer service
• Hamid Karzai calls for lifting Education and Job Restrictions on Afghanistan’s women in Eid Message
• Richard Bennett calls for Justice and Human Rights in Afghanistan’s Eid message
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India
• ‘Oppressive, authoritarian’: Under ‘house arrest’, Kashmir’s chief priest slams authorities barring Eid prayers at Jama Masjid
• 'May this festival enhance spirit of hope, harmony': PM Modi & President Murmu extend Eid greetings
• Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Will BSE, NSE be open or closed on March 31? Check here
• Gelatin sticks used to trigger blast in Beed mosque; 2 held
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Pakistan
• KP govt orders probe into civilian casualties in Mardan strike
• Pakistan celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervor
• Syed Shafqat Ali Shah extends warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings
Fractured Eid
• President, PM emphasise lessons of gratitude, compassion on Eidul Fitr
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Mideast
• Eid al-Fitr: Happy ending of month on spiritual cleansing
• Islamic Ninja Fighters and the Syrian Janus
• Iran to give crushing response to enemies if they commit evil
• Iran president felicitates Muslim nations on Eid al-Fitr
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Southeast Asia
• 48 Muslim SCDF officers in rescue efforts in Myanmar, missing Hari Raya festivities: Shanmugam
• Johor records 239 road accidents, four deaths on Aidilfitri eve
• Joyful Eid Al-fitr Celebrations Reflect Religious Harmony In Cambodia
• Former AIC chief spotted with East Coast GRC MPs; first public servant new face seen on the ground
• King, Malay Rulers Join Muslims Performing Aidilfitri Prayers
• Make Eid al-Fitr a momentum to strengthen solidarity: President
• ‘Abang Belon’ scuffle: Local authorities, petty traders must work together, says Nga
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Arab world
• Citizens and residents celebrate Eid Al Fitr with great fervour
• King Salman performs Eid Al-Fitr prayer at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah
• Iraqis celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid rain, tradition, and unity
• Hayya A1 visa brings families together for Ramadan, Eid celebrations
• Trump’s Saudi visit planned for mid-May: Axios sources
• Authorities bust drug smugglers across Saudi Arabia
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Europe
• Eid ul Fitr 2025 celebrations in Birmingham as thousands gather for prayers
• Muslim festival Eid al-Fitr celebrated in Belfast
• Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, Join Muslims
• Where is JD Vance's suit? Greenland trip brings back Zelenskyy memes for VP
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North America
• Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Greenland's prime minister says US 'will not get' the island territory
• ‘Everything must come to an end’: Trump announces cutting of a historic tree at White House
• Trump’s USAID cuts hinder US response to Myanmar disaster
• Prayers and tears for Eid in quake-hit Mandalay
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Africa
• Commodities Prices Remain Unaffordable As Muslims Mark Sallah
• President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes Muslim community a joyous Eid-ul-Fitr
• Tinubu Charges Nigerians On Love, Charity For Vulnerable Citizens
• How I warned Wike of possible sack if his policies didn’t favour APC in FCT – Tinubu
• Lawmaker urges Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu
• PM Young: Take inspiration from Muslims
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
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Taliban leader declares: ‘No need for western laws’ in Afghanistan, says ‘democracy is dead’
By Sudeshna Ghoshal
31 Mar 2025
Taliban leader declares: ‘No need for western laws’ in Afghanistan, says ‘democracy is dead’(AFP)
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Taliban leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, recently said there was no need for Western laws in Afghanistan and that democracy was dead as long as sharia laws are in effect.
“There is no need for laws that originate from the West. We will create our own laws,” Akhundzada said, speaking in Pashto, while emphasising the importance of Islamic laws, reported AP.
Hibatullah Akhundzada made the comments in a sermon during Eid Al-Fitr, in the southern city of Kandahar's Eidgah Mosque. The Taliban government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, shared the 50-minute audio message on X.
Ever since the Taliban seized control over Afghanistan in 2021, Akhundzada took a stronger hand in directing policy despite some officials initially promising a more moderate rule.
The Taliban's version of sharia has resulted in bans on Afghan women and girls, restricting their access to education, many jobs, and most public spaces. These measures have isolated the Taliban internationally, despite their diplomatic connections with countries like China and the United Arab Emirates, recent reports show.
Akhundzada on Sunday criticized the West, saying non-believers had united against Muslims and that the US and others were united in their hostility toward Islam, citing the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, reported AP.
Democracy had come to an end in Afghanistan and sharia was in effect, the Taliban leader added, stating that supporters of democracy were trying to separate the people from the Taliban government.
The Taliban have no credible opposition inside or outside the country, but some senior figures within the administration have criticised the leadership's decision-making process and concentration of power in Akhundzada's circle.
Some Taliban want greater engagement with the international community and scrapping harsher policies to attract more outside support. In recent months, however, there has been increased engagement between the Taliban and the U.S. under President Donald Trump, mostly because of prisoner exchanges and releases, reported AP.
Following a brutal civil war, the Taliban established strict Islamic rule but were ousted by a US-led invasion in 2001. They quickly regained power, seizing nearly all of Afghanistan following the US withdrawal in 2021.
While the war officially ended with their takeover, the Taliban now face ongoing attacks from the Islamic State and an anti-Taliban insurgency in certain regions.
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Beed Mosque Explosion: 2 Arrested After Blast At Local Mosque, Probe On
31 March 2025
Explosion at Mosque in Maharashtra's Beed | Photo: PTI
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Following the blast at a mosque in Maharashtra's Beed, the police have arrested two people. While no casualties have been reported as of now, officials have launched a probe to assess the reason and motive behind this blast.
As per reports, the blast at the mosque was triggered by gelatin sticks. Police officials added that the accused entered the mosque from the back and allegedly placed the gelatin sticks.
As per reports, the accused - Vijay Rama Gavhane (22) and Shriram Ashok Sagade (24) are residents of Ardha Masla village. Police have suspected that the duo used the explosives procured for their work.
In response to the explosion in Beed, India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen spokesperson Waris Pathan has demanded that the accused be charged under the UAPA act.
"Who encourages them? They get encouraged by the hate speeches that BJP leaders give every day. The government should impose strict UAPA laws against the accused in this case, their case should be heard in fast-track court and they should get severe punishment. Those BJP leaders who keep talking such nonsense every day should also be punished... Only then will we be able to prevent such incidents from happening in the future," he told news agency ANI.
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More outlaws killed than civilians or security men: Centre for Research and Security Studies
Ikram Junaidi
March 31, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Fatalities among outlaws surpassed civilian and security losses in the first quarter of 2025, the first time this has happened during the last 12 years.
In its report for the first quarter of 2025, the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) also claimed that overall violence dropped by 13 per cent as compared to the last quarter of 2024.
The period under review saw some promising trends in the security landscape of Pakistan such as fatalities of militants and insurgents outnumbered the cumulative losses of civilians and security forces personnel for the first time in 12 years. Notably, less fatal losses among civilians and security forces personnel, compared to the fourth quarter of the year 2024, were observed and nearly 13pc reduction in overall violence was reported.
“Despite progress, KP and Balochistan remain epicentres of violence, accounting for 98pc of all fatalities, with attacks growing bolder and militant tactics evolving — including the unprecedented hijacking of Jaffar Express. Projections warn of over 3,600 fatalities by year-end if current trends persist, potentially making 2025 one of Pakistan’s deadliest years,” it stated.
During the first quarter of 2025, the country witnessed 897 violence-linked fatalities and 542 injuries among civilians, security personnel and outlaws.
Majority of the fatalities and incidents of violence were recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, with both accounting for over 98pc of all fatalities and 94pc incidents, cumulatively.
Individually, while KP suffered over 63pc of all violence-related fatalities, compared to Q4 2024, it witnessed a promising 18pc reduction in violence.
Balochistan suffered 35pc of all fatalities in the period under review. However, when compared to the last quarter, it recorded an alarming 15pc surge in violence.
Against 495 outlaws eliminated, civilians and security personnel suffered 402 fatalities, which account for nearly 19pc fewer losses as compared to outlaws.
Their combined losses accounted for nearly 45pc of all fatalities compared to outlaws’ making up over 55pc of total recorded this quarter. It is for the first time in 12 years that the number of outlaws’ fatalities surpassed the combined fatalities of civilians and security forces.
Equally positive, the civilians and security personnel suffered almost 50pc and 13pc less fatal losses, respectively, in the period under review compared to Q4 2024. In contrast, the fatalities of outlaws including militants and insurgents increased by over 20pc.
Based on the claims and newspaper reports, the number of fatalities from violence claimed by the militant and insurgent outfits appeared to have dropped in Q1 2025 from 316 in Q4 2024 to 229, marking a 28pc decrease.
Over 500 people suffered violence (313 deaths and 217 injuries) during the holy month of Ramazan with various banned groups, including the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), TTP-Gul Bahadur Group, IS-Khorasan, BLA, and Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army, claiming responsibility for these attacks.
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Palestinian Minister of Endowments: The occupation refuses to hand over Ibrahimi Mosque during Eid al-Fitr
31 Mar 2025
The Palestinian Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Najm, announced that the Israeli occupation authorities refused to hand over the Ibrahimi Mosque, including all its corridors, courtyards, and sections, to worshippers on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. This is the sixth time during the month of Ramadan 234.
The minister described this refusal as a "blatant and unprecedented attack" on the mosque, a provocation of Muslim sentiments, and a lack of respect for the sanctity of religious rituals. He also emphasized that this measure is consistent with the occupation's policy aimed at controlling the Ibrahimi Mosque and transforming it into a Talmudic synagogue, which constitutes a violation of Islamic sanctities and Waqf property.
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Violent Israeli attacks on Palestine among topics of discussion between Anwar and Erdogan
31 Mar 2025
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, through a post on his Facebook page, said the matter of Palestine was raised during a phone call between him and his good friend this evening.— Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Issues related to the escalating Israeli terror attacks on Palestinian land as Muslims celebrate Ramadan and Aidilfitri have been among the topics of discussion between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Anwar, through a post on his Facebook page, said the matter was raised during a phone call between him and his good friend yesterday evening.
I stress the urgent need to consider other plans to stop this violence. Alhamdulillah, Erdogan reiterated his firm stance to continue to stand in solidarity with our brothers in Palestine,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation for the development of bilateral relations between the two countries, which are increasingly strengthening, especially following his visit to Malaysia the other day.
“In this conversation, I also received an invitation from Erdogan to visit Turkiye. Hopefully the close friendship between the two (leaders) which is currently blossoming will continue to be strong and bring benefits to the people of both countries, God willing,” he said.
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Saudi interior minister praises success of security, military plans
Arab News
March 30, 2025
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to employees of the ministry on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.
The minister expressed the leadership’s appreciation for all security sectors for their exceptional efforts and dedication, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
In a meeting with senior ministry officials and security sector commanders in Makkah, Prince Abdulaziz emphasized that the support and continuous guidance from the leadership played a major role in the successful execution of security and military plans, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for Umrah performers and worshippers.
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Muslims mark Eid 'tinged with sadness and joy'
By Farid Farid
March 31 2025
Nearly one million Muslims across Australia are marking the end of Ramadan with prayer, family visits and sweets.
But for many it is a sombre reminder that families and friends in other parts of the world, particularly Gaza, are suffering.
Eid-al-Fitr, or Eid, is one of the most significant celebrations on the Islamic calendar, marking the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting month of Ramadan.
At one of Australia's largest and most historic mosques in Lakemba in southwest Sydney, children wore their finest Eid clothes while adults greeted each other with hugs and kisses.
Gamel Kheir, secretary of the Lebanese Muslim Association which is the custodian of the mosque, said "the sacrosanct occasion" had been marked by "conflicted feelings" as the onslaught on Gaza continues.
"There's a moral crisis in the community over what we're feeling," he told AAP, fresh from celebrating with extended family feasting on Lebanese savoury delicacies and sweets.
The death toll in the blockaded enclave has risen to more than 50,000 killed including 15,000 children after the ceasefire was broken earlier this month in renewed Israeli bombardment with the United Nations calling for more aid to get through.
"Ramadan is about giving, togetherness, kindness and looking for people who are vulnerable," he said last week, while praising a cafe putting on free meals for 80 vulnerable women every Monday during the fasting month.
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Could Donald Trump actually serve a third term as US President? What we know
Mar 31, 2025
Donald Trump made headlines again on Sunday after he reiterated that he might pursue a third term as US president, even though such a move would challenge the constitutional two-term limit established by the 22nd Amendment.
"I have had more people ask me to have a third term, which in a way is a fourth term because the other election, the 2020 election was totally rigged. I don’t want to talk about a third term now because no matter how you look at it, we’ve got a long time to go,” Trump said, who would be 82 by the end of his potential second term.
Though a third term for any US president would typically be unthinkable, Donald Trump has never followed political norms. Throughout his time in office, he has repeatedly tested the boundaries of presidential power and has shown a willingness to bend or even break the law to remain in office.
Any attempt by Trump to remain in office beyond this limit would be legally questionable, and it remains uncertain how seriously he intends to pursue the idea.
When asked if one option could be having vice president JD Vance run for president and then "pass the baton" back to him, Trump acknowledged, "Well, that’s one. But there are others too. There are others." However, he refused to elaborate further.
Nine US presidents have assumed office without being elected, all having previously served as vice presidents before stepping in due to the death or resignation of their predecessors. This historical precedent highlights alternative paths to the presidency beyond direct election. However, whether a two-term president could return to office via the vice presidency remains a legal gray area, The Conversation reported.
The 22nd Amendment restricts a president to two elected terms but does not explicitly prevent them from serving as vice president. Meanwhile, the 12th Amendment states that anyone “constitutionally ineligible” for the presidency cannot be vice president. It is unclear whether this applies to a two-term president or only to basic eligibility requirements such as age, citizenship, and residency.
If this issue were taken to the US Supreme Court, their ruling could determine whether a Trump-Vance ticket in 2024 might evolve into a Vance-Trump ticket in 2028. If elected under such a scenario, Vance could resign, allowing Trump to assume the presidency once again—a legal loophole that, if upheld, could redefine presidential succession.
The political leaders reacted differently to Trump's remark with the right-wing leaders favouring the US president while the Democrats called it an effort to "dismantle democracy".
“This is yet another escalation in his clear effort to take over the government and dismantle our democracy. If Congressional Republicans believe in the Constitution, they will go on the record opposing Trump’s ambitions for a third term,” Democrat and representative Daniel Goldman said.
Kayla Thompson, a 30-year-old former paralegal in Wisconsin, said she would “absolutely” like Trump to serve another term. “America needs him. America is headed in the right direction and, if he doesn’t do it, we’re probably headed backwards," she said.
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Eid-El-Fitr: Atiku Urges Leaders To Show Compassion
By Joy Anigbogu
Mar 31, 2025
LAGOS – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world on the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting, urging leaders to show compassion.
“While the Ramadan season encouraged charity to the less privileged, it becomes imperative on leaders to make sure that after Ramadan, governments initiate interventions that will ensure the well being and welfare of the people is sustained.
“It is important to call the attention of those in positions of authority to the practices of the Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that teach about the obligations of leadership to the people.
The former vice president also reminded the Muslim faithful that the celebration of Eid-elFitr “should be an opportunity to remind ourselves to continue to intensify the good deeds that was embraced during Ramadan, and for the people to continue to pray for progress in our private lives and our dear country in general.”
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South Asia
Myanmar’s Earthquake: A Crisis Built on Oppression
By Harry Myo Lin
Mar 31, 2025
On March 28, as Myanmar’s Muslims knelt in prayer during Ramadan’s holiest Friday, the ground beneath them split open. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake tore through central Myanmar, flattening neighborhoods in Mandalay and burying entire communities. Two days later, survivors dig through rubble with their hands, hospitals lie in ruins, and the world’s silence is deafening. This is not just a natural disaster—it is the culmination of decades of systemic discrimination, militarized neglect, and global apathy.
The quake struck at the precise moment mosques were most crowded. Hundreds died instantly under collapsing roofs—structures the governments had long forbidden worshippers to reinforce. “We pleaded for years to repair cracks, to add beams,” said a Sagaing imam, his voice trembling as he gestured to a mound of debris where his mosque once stood. “They said no. Now my congregation is gone.” Nearly 450 deaths are confirmed, but survivors whisper the true toll is far higher. These were not random tragedies. They were political choices. Myanmar’s military junta, which has systematically targeted religious minorities for decades, turned places of worship into death traps. The earthquake merely finished the job.
There are no rescue teams, cranes, or hope in the aftermath. The junta, accused of ethnic cleansing and war crimes, has abandoned its people. Youth volunteers who once mobilized during crises have fled conscription or been jailed. “We have shovels and desperation—that’s all,” said a 24-year-old former teacher digging through the ruins of a monastery where hundreds of monks perished. Hospitals, already gutted by the regime’s neglect, lack even basic supplies. “We’re using torn curtains as bandages,” a nurse confessed, her hands stained with blood. The junta’s legacy is a nation stripped of infrastructure and empathy, where disaster response is an act of solitary defiance.
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Family urges Trump to release US citizen from Taliban Custody
By Fidel Rahmati
March 31, 2025
The family of a U.S. citizen urges the Trump administration to secure his release from Taliban custody, demanding swift action.
Following the release of another U.S. citizen from Taliban custody, the family of Mahmood Shah Habibi, an Afghan-American detained by the Taliban for over two and a half years, has urged the Trump administration to intensify efforts for his freedom.
His brother, Ahmad Shah Habibi, expressed deep concern over the lack of information regarding Mahmood’s condition and location. The latest release has renewed hope among detainees’ families but has also highlighted the ongoing plight of Americans still held by the Taliban.
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Rally to protest Israel's attack on Palestine takes place on 'Land Day' in Tokyo
March 31, 2025
TOKYO -- Protesters took to the streets of Shibuya March 30, recognized as Palestine's "Land Day," calling for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and massacres in the Gaza Strip.
Participants held Palestinian flags and raised their voices in protest, chanting "Do not break the ceasefire" and "Give back Palestinian land."
Land Day commemorates the events of March 30, 1976, when six Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli troops over the forced confiscation of land. Every year on this day, resistance movements take place in various locations to remember the incident.
Meanwhile, the monthlong Ramadan has ended in Islamic countries and Gaza, and the Muslim people are celebrating the festive period that also started March 30.
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Five Eid jamaats held at Baitul Mukarram
31 Mar 2025
DHAKA, Mar 31, 2025 (BSS) - On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, five Eid jamaats were held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque today.
The first jamaat was held at 7am, followed by the second one at 8 am, the third one at 9 and the fourth one at 10am. The final jamaat was held at 10:45 am.
Official sources said, the first jamaat at the national mosque was led by its Pesh Imam Hafez Mufti Maulana Muhibbullahil Baki. The second jamaat was led by Senior Pesh Imam Hafez Mufti Maulana Mizanur Rahman.
The third jamaat was conducted by Islamic Foundation Muhaddis Dr Maulana Mufti Waliur Rahman Khan, and the fourth jamaat was led by Dr Mushtaq Ahmed, a senior member of the Islamic Foundation.
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People crowd National Eidgah, chief advisor attends prayer service
31 Mar 2025
As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, Muslims have gathered at the National Eidgah grounds for their Eid prayers.
The main Eid-ul-Fitr prayer congregation was held at 8:30am on Monday at the grounds next to the High Court.
In attendance were Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, Religious Affairs Advisor AFM Khalid Hossain, Energy Advisor Fouzul Kabir Khan, Supreme Court justices, diplomats from different countries, the administrator of the Dhaka South City Corporation, politicians, intellectuals, government secretaries, and people of all classes and professions.
The main congregation at the Eidgah was led by Mufti Mohammad Abdul Malek, khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. The mosque’s Muezzin Muhammad Habibur Rahman was the reciter.
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Hamid Karzai calls for lifting Education and Job Restrictions on Afghanistan’s women in Eid Message
By Fidel Rahmati
March 31, 2025
Former President Hamid Karzai, in an Eid al-Fitr greeting, stressed the need to reopen educational centers for girls and remove work restrictions on women, viewing closed schools and universities as major obstacles to national progress.
In a message posted on his official social media platform X, Karzai congratulated the arrival of Eid al-Fitr and called for the resumption of girls’ education along with the creation of job opportunities for women.
He emphasized that continued limitations on women’s education and employment pose a serious barrier to Afghanistan’s development. According to Karzai, only through science and knowledge can the nation’s youth free themselves from dependency and work toward self-sufficiency.
“The continued restrictions are a serious obstacle to the country’s development,” Karzai stated. “The sons and daughters of this land can only liberate the country from dependency and move toward self-reliance through education and knowledge.”
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Richard Bennett calls for Justice and Human Rights in Afghanistan’s Eid message
By Fidel Rahmati
March 31, 2025
Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, released a message on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, wishing the people of Afghanistan peace, dignity, and hope.
In his message, stated on the social media platform X on Sunday, March 30, Richard Bennett expressed his best wishes for justice and human rights, hoping that Eid would bring joy, resilience, and strength to the people.
His message comes at a time when Afghanistan continues to face a severe human rights crisis. Since the Taliban regained control of the country, widespread restrictions have been imposed on women and girls. The Taliban have removed women from public life, barred girls from education beyond grade six, and prohibited women from working in international organizations.
These actions have intensified the suppression of fundamental freedoms and have drawn strong reactions from human rights organizations and the international community. Many global bodies have condemned these restrictions and called for the restoration of basic rights for Afghanistan’s citizens, especially women.
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India
‘Oppressive, authoritarian’: Under ‘house arrest’, Kashmir’s chief priest slams authorities barring Eid prayers at Jama Masjid
March 31, 2025
The chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said even at the peak of militancy during 1990s, Eid prayers were offered at the Eidgah which has been closed down now.
Chief Priest of Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar FarooqIn a video statement on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Mirwaiz also claimed that he has been placed under house arrest ahead of the prayers. (File photo)
Kashmir’s chief priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Monday condemned the decision of the Valley authorities to “not allow” Eid prayers at the sacred spaces of Eidgah and Jama Masjid and said it showcases the “oppressive and authoritarian approach that prevails in Kashmir today”.
In a video statement on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, he also claimed that he has been placed under house arrest ahead of the prayers. “Eidgah and Jama Masjid belong to the people. Barring them from these sacred spaces even on Eid reflects an oppressive and authoritarian approach that prevails in Kashmir today,” Mirwaiz said in a post on X.
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'May this festival enhance spirit of hope, harmony': PM Modi & President Murmu extend Eid greetings
Mar 31, 2025
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended greetings on the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.
"Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this festival enhance the spirit of hope, harmony and kindness in our society. May there be joy and success in all your endeavours. Eid Mubarak!" PM Modi said in a post on X.
"I extend my greetings to all my fellow countrymen, especially my Muslim brothers and sisters, on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. This festival strengthens the spirit of brotherhood and conveys the message of compassion, goodwill, and charity. I pray that this festival brings peace, prosperity, and happiness to everyone's life and instills in everyone's hearts the spirit of moving forward on the path of goodness," President Murmu said.
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Will BSE, NSE be open or closed on March 31? Check here
Mar 31 2025
Indian Stock Market News:Indian benchmark indices – Nifty50 and Sensex – will remain closed on March 31, 2025, in observance of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Trading in other segments, including equity derivatives and securities lending and borrowing (SLB), will also be suspended for the day.
Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwāl, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Since the Islamic calendar is lunar-based, Eid-ul-Fitr can occur in any season of the year.
Benchmark Indian equity indices closed the final trading session of FY25 in negative territory on Friday, March 28, 2025. The 30-share Sensex fell 191.51 points, or 0.25 per cent, settling at 77,414.92. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 ended the day lower at 23,519.35, down 72.60 points, or 0.31 per cent, from its previous close.
Broader market indices also ended in the red, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 losing 0.32 per cent and 0.15 per cent, respectively.
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Gelatin sticks used to trigger blast in Beed mosque; 2 held
By Shrinivas Deshpande
Mar 31, 2025
According to a senior police officer, the incident followed a heated argument during Sayyad Badshah’s Urus celebration on Saturday evening. The accused, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, engaged in a dispute and threatened to demolish the mosque
A moderate-intensity explosion, triggered using gelatin sticks, damaged the interior of a mosque in Beed district’s Ardha Masla village in Georai tehsil at around 2:30am on Sunday. The police have arrested two suspects and detained two others in the incident.
The arrested accused Vijay Rama Gavhane (22) and Shriram Ashok Sagade (24) are both residents of Ardha Masla village. The accused are involved in the well-digging business that often involves controlled blast methods using gelatin sticks. Police suspect the duo used the explosives originally procured for their work.
Mecca Mosque, located near Sayyad Badshah Dargah, had recently undergone restoration work. While no one was injured, the explosion caused cracks in the mosque’s flooring and structure, said police.
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Pakistan
KP govt orders probe into civilian casualties in Mardan strike
Fazal Khaliq
March 31, 2025
PESHAWAR / SWAT: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has ordered an inquiry into an alleged ‘drone strike’ that killed nine members of the Gujjar community, as the group warned of protests against the killings.
According to the community, nine of its members — all shepherds — were killed in strike launched as part of a counter-terrorism operation in the Shamozai area of Katlang Mardan on Saturday.
“The provincial government will clear its position on the incident only after the inquiry report,” Mr Gandapur said in a statement issued on Sunday.
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Pakistan celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervor
March 31, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Eidul Fitr is being celebrated across Pakistan with great religious zeal and fervor. Eid congregations are being held in open spaces, mosques, and Eidgahs in villages, towns, and cities.
Special prayers were offered for the country’s development, prosperity, and liberation of Muslim territories, including Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine.
In Islamabad, the main Eid congregation took place at Faisal Mosque, where government dignitaries, foreign diplomats, and citizens gathered for Eid prayers.
In other cities of Pakistan people gathered at different mosques and holy places to offer Eid prayers. Badshahi Mosque, Alamgiri Masjid were jam packed with Namazis offering Eid Namaz.
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Syed Shafqat Ali Shah extends warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings
March 31, 2025
SUKKUR - Prominent social and political figure Syed Shafqat Ali Shah has extended warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the nation, emphasizing the significance of this joyous occasion. He urged everyone to make the most of this day by sharing happiness and practicing selflessness, particularly towards the underprivileged segments of society. In his message, Syed Shafqat Ali Shah on Sunday stressed the importance of Eid-ul-Fitr as a day of kindness, generosity, and compassion. He encouraged people to visit the needy, provide assistance to those in need, and foster a spirit of unity and brotherhood. He expressed gratitude to Allah for granting the nation the opportunity to observe Ramazan with devotion and dedication. He prayed for Allah’s blessings and prosperity for Pakistan and the entire Muslim world. The message concluded with a call to action, urging individuals to make a conscious effort to carry the values of Ramadan into their daily lives.
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President, PM emphasise lessons of gratitude, compassion on Eidul Fitr
March 31, 2025
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Monday.
President Zardari said Eidul Fitr teaches the importance of unity and solidarity, encouraging everyone to support one another and contribute to steering Pakistan toward progress and prosperity.
He stressed the need to avoid all forms of extremism, hatred, and sectarianism. To ensure the nation’s integrity and stability, he called for unity and vigilance to prevent any conspiracy from succeeding.
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Mideast
Eid al-Fitr: Happy ending of month on spiritual cleansing
Mar 31, 2025
Eid al-Fitr, a major religious holiday marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
This holiday concludes the 29 or 30 days of fasting from dawn to sunset. The date, the first day of Shawwal, varies based on the sighting of the new moon.
Prayers are usually led by religious figures who offer Eid greetings. Islamic tradition emphasizes using this occasion to help the needy and oppressed.
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Islamic Ninja Fighters and the Syrian Janus
Osama Esber
March 31, 2025
The General Security Administration in Syria has issued an executive order prohibiting its personnel from wearing masks. This decision follows the widespread use of masks by Islamic groups that took power after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. While reports indicate that the order will initially be enforced in Damascus, it remains unclear whether it will extend to other cities across Syria.
Syrians are living in a state of fear, particularly in the coastal regions and other areas home to Christians and minority groups, in the aftermath of Assad’s fall and the atrocities committed against civilians in Western Syria. Members of armed radical Islamic factions that have seized power continue to conceal their identities by wearing masks.
Masked armed men first appeared in the city of Idlib in northern Syria following the rise of the al-Nusra Front, a group that originated from al-Qaeda and later rebranded as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, claiming to have severed ties with the terrorist organization. This group led the “Operation Deterrence of Aggression,” which _within the framework of a secret international and regional agreement _ultimately led to the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the appointment of Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, as the current president under the name Ahmad al-Shar’a.
The narrative on Syrian social media highlights the two identities of the president. One, Abu Mohammad al-Julani, is depicted as a fierce leader, known for wielding an iron fist against those considered remnants of al-Assad’s regime. The other, Ahmad al-Shar’a, represents the pragmatic political figure, carefully crafted to project a more diplomatic and acceptable image, especially to the West. This duality draws parallels to the Roman myth of Janus, who was depicted with a double-faced head, sometimes bearded, sometimes not, in artistic representations. Al-Julani embodies the backward-facing, militant side, while al-Shar’a represents the forward-facing, political persona. Al-Julani is revered as the “lion of the Sunnis,” a fearless warrior who is unafraid of death and ready to use force to crush the enemies of the Islamic nation. In contrast, Ahmad al-Shar’a, as president, is carefully presented as a civilian leader capable of governance, striving to maintain a politically acceptable persona. This duality illustrates the pragmatism of political Islamist movements in the Middle East, which often shift their tone quickly after seizing power to secure and consolidate it.
On March 7, 8 and 9, the backward face of Syria’s Janus took center stage, unleashing horror in western Syria. Meanwhile, the tragedy caused by the genocides continues to unfold.
Despite the restructuring of armed factions under the banner of the Ministry of Defense, the masks that instilled fear in Idlib -linked to armed robberies, assassinations, and violence against factions containing civilian activists -were never removed. Security personnel continued to wear them, and military parades in Damascus and other Syrian cities after the fall of al-Assad regime featured fighters dressed in black, their faces concealed by masks that left only their eyes visible, reminiscent of Japanese ninjas.
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Iran to give crushing response to enemies if they commit evil
Mar 31, 2025
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei delivered a speech at the Grand Mosalla mosque of Tehran where he led this year’s Eid al-Fitr prayers.
At the beginning of his speech, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution offered feliciations on the occasion of Nowruz, the Persian new year, as well as the Eid al-Fitr.
Elsewhere in his remarks, the Leader referred to the ongoing barbaric actions of the Israeli regime throughout the region, considering the Israeli bloodshed of innocent people a bitter incident for Muslims.
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Iran president felicitates Muslim nations on Eid al-Fitr
Mar 31, 2025
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his best wishes to the leaders and nations of Muslim countries on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Fitr, urging more unity and solidarity within the Muslim world.
The Iranian president expressed hope that the world would witness further solidarity among Muslim nations, the establishment of peace and stability among Muslim countries, and enhanced relations in all areas with the blessings and auspiciousness of Eid al-Fitr.
Millions of people in more than a dozen Muslim countries are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan after the new moon of the lunar calendar month of Shawwal was sighted the previous night.
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Southeast Asia
48 Muslim SCDF officers in rescue efforts in Myanmar, missing Hari Raya festivities: Shanmugam
Tay Hong Yi
Mar 31, 2025,
SINGAPORE – Muslims make up more than half of the 80-strong Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) contingent providing rescue and relief in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake, even though it means they will miss out on spending Hari Raya Aidilfitri with their loved ones.
Thanking the 48 officers and their families for their sacrifice during the festive period, Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said: “It’s a very noble act to go out there, and help other people far away.”
Mr Shanmugam, who is also Minister for Law, was speaking on March 31 after a visit to the Ahmad Ibrahim Mosque along Sembawang Road, as part of community visits on Hari Raya Aidilfitri to mosques and prayer sites in Yishun.
“They are there working day and night,” Mr Shanmugam said, noting that members of the SCDF contingent helped to rescue a man from under heavy rubble after eight hours of work on March 30.
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Johor records 239 road accidents, four deaths on Aidilfitri eve
31 Mar 2025
JOHOR BARU, March 31 —Johor recorded 239 road accidents yesterday, including two fatal crashes that claimed four lives, said the state police chief Datuk M. Kumar.
“The public is urged to remain patient and always obey traffic laws so that we can all avoid untoward incidents,” he said, expressing concern over the high accident rate.
He told reporters this at the Johor police chief’s Aidilfitri gathering with members of the Johor police contingent at Masjid TunkuLaksamana Abdul Jalil, Johor police headquarters today.
On traffic flow into Johor, Kumar said approximately 30,000 vehicles from outside the state entered yesterday, including via the Johor Causeway and the Second Link.
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Joyful Eid Al-fitr Celebrations Reflect Religious Harmony In Cambodia
31/03/2025
By Vijian Paramasivam
PHNOM PENH, March 31 (Bernama) -- The Eid al-Fitr celebrations among Muslims in Cambodia will carry profound significance this year. As the Holy Month of Ramadan concludes, the celebrations not only foster joy and gratitude but also highlight the growing recognition of the country's Muslim minority of about 300,000.
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Former AIC chief spotted with East Coast GRC MPs; first public servant new face seen on the ground
ByGoh Yan Han
March 31, 2025
SINGAPORE – Recently-resigned public servant Dinesh Vasu Dash accompanied East Coast GRC MPs for a mosque visit in Chai Chee on the morning of March 31.
Mr Dinesh, whose last day as the chief of Agency for Integrated Care was on March 27, is the first former public servant spotted on the ground with PAP MPs since the recent string of resignations from the Government.
The 50-year-old was seen walking into Al-Ansar Mosque in Chai Chee, accompanying Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong.
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King, Malay Rulers Join Muslims Performing Aidilfitri Prayers
31/03/2025
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Muslims across the country welcomed the first day of Syawal with gratitude and joy, gathering at mosques and surau nationwide, to perform Aidilfitri prayers. From the heart of the capital to remote areas, Muslims gathered as early as 7 am, filling mosques and surau with the echoes of takbir,
before performing the prayers and listening to the Aidilfitri sermon. In the capital, the King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, performed the Aidilfitri prayers at the Federal Territory Mosque. This marks Sultan Ibrahim’s first Aidilfitri prayers at the mosque,
since taking the oath of office as the 17th King of Malaysia on Jan 31 last year. In PERLIS, the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, joined more than 2,000 congregants in performing the Aidilfitri
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Make Eid al-Fitr a momentum to strengthen solidarity: President
March 31, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto called on Indonesians, especially Muslims, to make Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijri a momentum to foster solidarity.
In his official speech broadcast by the Press, Media, and Information Bureau (BPMI) of the Presidential Secretariat on Sunday, the president also extended his wishes for a joyous Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijri to Muslims across Indonesia and globally.
"After a full month of fasting during Ramadan, the time has come for us to celebrate victory. Eid al-Fitr is a sacred occasion to forgive each other, strengthen ties, and reaffirm our commitment as individuals to be better and more patient towards others," he remarked in an official broadcast on Sunday.
"I invite all Indonesian people everywhere to use this Eid al-Fitr occasion as (a source of) strength to reinforce national unity, enhance social solidarity, and build a more just, prosperous, and civilized future for Indonesia, for the welfare of all Indonesian people," he stated.
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‘Abang Belon’ scuffle: Local authorities, petty traders must work together, says Nga
31 Mar 2025
PUTRAJAYA, March 31 — Local authorities (PBT) and petty traders must play their respective roles with full trust and responsibility for the sake of harmony and mutual interests, said Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming.
He said PBTs must carry out their duties will full trust and integrity while traders must ensure they comply with the law by obtaining valid licences or permits before trading.
“I understand that many petty traders are working hard to find extra income for this festive season. At the same time, PBTs must carry out their responsibilities so that business areas are safe and convenient for the public.
“Cooperation and mutual understanding between both parties are the key to harmony. As such, if any problems and disputes arise, we must find a rational solution to avoid any incidents that may jeopardise harmony,” he said in a statement today.
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Arab world
Citizens and residents celebrate Eid Al Fitr with great fervour
31 Mar 2025 -
Doha, Qatar: The first day of the Eid Al Fitr was marked with joyous celebrations across Qatar yesterday, signaling the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Following a month dedicated to fasting, introspection, and devotion, the Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs confirmed the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on Saturday night, officially designating yesterday as the beginning of this festive holiday.
Throughout the country, both citizens and residents united in celebration through prayer, feasting, and lively festivities, showcasing Qatar’s rich cultural heritage and communal spirit. Eid Al Fitr in Qatar commenced with traditional prayers held at dawn in 690 mosques and open prayer areas, as announced by the Ministry of Endowments. The prayers began at 5:43am, with families donning their finest traditional garments coming together to express gratitude for the blessings received during Ramadan. Prominent venues such as the Education City Stadium and Al Thumama Eid Prayer Ground witnessed large gatherings, highlighting the profound sense of community that characterizes this occasion.
Following the prayers, families returned home or visited relatives to share the first daytime meal in a month. Breakfast tables were laden with traditional Qatari delicacies, such as balaleet (sweetened vermicelli with eggs), harees (a slow-cooked wheat and meat dish), and an array of sweets like luqaimat (crispy dough balls drizzled with date syrup). Children, often dressed in new clothes gifted for the occasion, delighted in the treats and the festive atmosphere, their laughter filling homes across Doha and beyond.
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Iraqis celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid rain, tradition, and unity
2025-03-31
Shafaq News/ Across Iraq, Muslims marked Eid al-Fitr with prayers, reflection, and time-honored traditions, gathering in mosques and shrines despite the challenges of rain and ongoing hardships. From Baghdad’s historic mosques to Basra’s communal feasts, the holiday brought a sense of unity and spiritual renewal to millions.
In a rare blend of rainfall and reverence, worshippers gathered at the historic shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Kilani in central Baghdad on Monday morning to perform Eid prayers. Despite the downpour, men and women arrived in large numbers, their voices rising in unison with the takbirat (chants of glorification).
The rain, though affecting the usual turnout, added a solemn beauty to the gathering as worshippers expressed their joy while praying for peace and stability in Iraq. The spiritual atmosphere was captured in striking images that showcased the deep-rooted connection of Baghdadis to their religious and cultural heritage.
In Babil, worshippers followed an annual tradition of converging at the revered shrine of Imam al-Qasim, south of the province. The site witnessed a significant turnout, with believers emphasizing their commitment to religious customs passed down through generations. The historic location, deeply embedded in the province’s identity, became a focal point for prayers and spiritual reflection as families gathered to mark the occasion.
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Hayya A1 visa brings families together for Ramadan, Eid celebrations
31 Mar 2025
Doha, Qatar: The convenient process for Hayya A1 Tourist Visa has reunited many families in Doha during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr celebrations.
Several expatriates have chosen to bring their family members here instead of travelling home. Some of them have visited Qatar for the first time and express a strong admiration for the country, its transport, tourist attractions and culture.
Travellers from 102 countries can enter visa-free, while all others can easily apply for an e-visa through the Hayya platform. The Hayya A1 Visa obtained through the Hayya platform is valid for 30 days from the date of entry into Qatar.
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Trump’s Saudi visit planned for mid-May: Axios sources
Arab News
March 31, 2025
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May on his first foreign trip of his second term, Axios reported on Sunday, citing two US officials and a source with knowledge of the president's travel.
Saudi Arabia has been taking a more prominent role in US foreign policy. The country has hosted talks between the US and Russia and Ukraine as Trump seeks a ceasefire to the war and the White House has singled out the country as a possible participant in the Abraham Accords.
Trump said earlier this month he would likely make his first trip abroad to Saudi Arabia. He said on March 6 he would probably travel there in the next month and a half. He noted the first overseas trip of his first term was to Riyadh in 2017.
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Authorities bust drug smugglers across Saudi Arabia
Arab News
March 30, 2025
RIYADH: Saudi authorities carried out multiple drug-related arrests and seizures across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Security patrols in the Asir region arrested a citizen for smuggling 122 kg of qat hidden in his vehicle in Al-Farsha governorate.
Border Guard patrols in Al-Raboah sector of Asir arrested 14 Ethiopians for smuggling 252 kg of qat.
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Europe
Eid ul Fitr 2025 celebrations in Birmingham as thousands gather for prayers
By David Bentley
30 MAR 2025
Thousands of people congregated for Birmingham's Eid in the Park celebrations on Sunday, March 30, to mark Eid ul Fitr.
The event was organised by city mosque Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) in Small Heath, Birmingham.
GLMCC bases the date on announcements from Saudi Arabia, which declared Eid must start on March 30 after it reported the crescent moon had been sighted.
Eid ul Fitr celebrates the end of daily fasting in the month of Ramadan and the start of the next Islamic month, Shawwal. It's considered to be the Muslim equivalent of Christmas and is marked by family gatherings, feasts and gift-giving.
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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, Join Muslims Nationwide to Celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr, Appeal for National Harmony
31-03-2025
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, March 31, 2025/APO Group/ -- His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, and senior government officials joined Muslims across Sierra Leone and the world to celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr, marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The occasion brought together thousands of Muslims who had observed the month-long fast to express gratitude and praise to Allah for His blessings. The day is regarded as a moment of divine reward, signifying the successful completion of fasting and spiritual purification.
Delivering the sermon, Sheikh Abu Bakarr Conteh, Imam of Hamdallah Mosque, expressed gratitude to Allah for the gift of Ramadan. He reaffirmed the Islamic creed, testifying that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is His Messenger.
The Imam emphasized that on Pray-Day (Eid), Allah descends to bestow blessings and rewards upon all Muslims who have observed the holy month with devotion. He encouraged Muslims to uphold the values of unity, generosity, and solidarity, urging them to continue embodying the discipline and spiritual consciousness acquired during Ramadan.
Speaking on the theme “The Welfare of Planet Earth: A Concern for Mankind,” Sheikh Conteh underscored the Islamic obligation to protect the environment. He cited Quranic verses (Quran 44:38 and Quran 51:56) that mandate humanity to safeguard nature and honor Allah through stewardship of the earth. He urged all citizens to act responsibly towards the environment and resist destructive practices.
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Where is JD Vance's suit? Greenland trip brings back Zelenskyy memes for VP
Mar 31, 2025
Vice President JD Vance's Greenland trip along with Second Lady Usha Vance intensified the diplomatic strife as Vance only repeated Donald Trump's words and asserted that the US would get Greenland. The Greenland trip was supposed to be a solo one for Usha as Trump has been soft-pedaling on Greenland -- in January, Donald Trump Jr visited the island, and now it was the Second Lady's turn. But the pushback from Greenland and Denmark when the visit was announced changed the plan and JD Vance decided to join in. The rest of the plan was chopped and they made a visit to the US military's Pituffuk Space Base.
As Vance was not meeting any official of the country, he appeared in a black outfit but social media users did not miss the chance to troll Vance. Parallels were drawn between JD Vance's attire with that of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy who was criticized for not wearing a suit for his meeting with President Donald Trump.
The Trump-Zelenskyy meeting turned into a shouting match with Vance asking Zelenskyy whether he thanked Donald Trump for his mediation. After JD Vance's Greenland visit, social media users asked whether JD Vance thanked Greenland for housing the US Army base.
"Trump & JD Vance don't think rules or standards are for people like them. Vance turns up in Greenland not wearing a suit: something they saw as disrespectful from Zelenskyy. And why didn't Vance say "thank you" to the people of Greenland for hosting a US military base since 1951?" one wrote.
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North America
Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Greenland's prime minister says US 'will not get' the island territory
Mar 31, 2025
Greenland's prime minister firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's recent claim that America will take control of the Arctic island, asserting that the self-governing Danish territory decides its own future.
"President Trump says that the United States 'will get Greenland.' Let me be clear: The United States will not get it. We do not belong to anyone else. We decide our own future," Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.
His comments came in response to Trump's latest remarks in an NBC News interview, where the US president suggested that military force was not off the table in his push to annex Greenland.
"I think there's a good possibility that we could do it without military force," Trump said in the interview on Saturday. "This is world peace, this is international security.” However, he added, “I don’t take anything off the table.”
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Trump’s USAID cuts hinder US response to Myanmar disaster
Mar 31, 2025
The United States has yet to provide significant assistance, with its response lagging far behind China, Russia and India, which have rushed emergency teams and supplies to Myanmar after the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake.
Even as President Donald Trump continued dismantling the US agency for international development (USAID), he assured that American help was on the way after the earthquake struck Myanmar’s densely populated central region on Friday, leaving more than 1,700 dead. As per the country’s military government, the death toll is expected to rise further.
Despite Trump’s statement, the US response has been slow. A three-person USAID assessment team is not expected to arrive in Myanmar until Wednesday, sources familiar with the deployment efforts told the New York Times. People with experience in past disaster relief missions said that the delay is unusual and a stark contrast to previous US aid responses.
On Sunday, the US embassy in Myanmar announced that the country would provide up to $2 million in humanitarian assistance, to be distributed through aid groups operating in the quake struck nation. However, many key systems required to channel this aid have been severely disrupted by the disaster.
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Prayers and tears for Eid in quake-hit Mandalay
March 31, 2025
Hundreds of grieving Muslims gathered for Eid prayers in the street in Mandalay on Monday, the death and destruction of Myanmar’s huge earthquake casting a pall of anguish over the occasion.
The watching women were the first to weep. A tear, a sniffle, a cry. The emotion spread among hundreds of men lined up in the street outside two mosques where 20 of their fellow believers died.
The Muslims of Mandalay gathered for a sombre first prayer of the Eid al-Fitr festival, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, three days after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck during Friday prayers.
The minaret of the Sajja South mosque in the Muslim neighbourhood of Mawyagiwah crashed to the ground in the quake, killing 14 children and two adults, locals said.
“We believe the souls of children and everyone we know who died have reached Paradise. We believe they were blessed deaths,” she said, breaking down.
Outside the alley leading to the mosques, the Eid worshippers, many wearing the new clothes that are the traditional gift for the festival, lined up on plastic sheeting laid on the road, held in place by bricks.
Down the street from the mosques, a resident said six people were killed when a dessert shop collapsed, as well as two people in a restaurant across the road.
But much of the city appeared unharmed, with traffic on the streets, some restaurants reopening and daytime life beginning to return to normal for many.
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Africa
Commodities Prices Remain Unaffordable As Muslims Mark Sallah
Sivowaku Abiodun
31-03-2025
Although, Eid-el-Fitr and Easter supposed to be celebrations that comes with wearing the best of clothes, eats the best of meals, merry with families, friends and relatives, however, the harsh economic realities has ensured that Nigerians had to cut down expenses, seek alternatives in the midst of low disposable income, LEADERSHIP Sunday can now reveal.
Therefore, as Nigerians celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with Easter celebration expected in the next three weeks, the Muslim and Christian communities face the dual challenge of observing these sacred festivals while navigating the country’s harsh economic crisis.
With inflation soaring above 30 per cent and unstable food prices reported to be on a recent decline, traditional means are being adapted to reflect both religious devotion and economic realities.
The federal government had earlier declared tomorrow, Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
In the spirit of the celebration, Nigerians and Muslims alike have expressed that the economic downturn has significantly affected festivities and traditional Eid celebrations.
Although Eid-el-Fitr is not known for killing rams, there are some Muslims who always slaughter either cows, rams or goats in the spirit of the celebration. However, the price of these proteins is fast becoming prohibitive due to high cost with an average ram now costing between N150,000 to N250,000 while the big ones cost as high as N500,000 and above. The goats, on the other hand, now sell between N90,000 and N350,000 depending on the size and location in the South-West part of Nigeria. For cows, it is being sold between N500,000 and N1million, hence, some had to go for lesser protein or go for chicken and turkey because they could not afford their choiced animal.
In a chat with a Muslim faithful, Abubakar Alimi cited that basic food items have become the priority over festive luxuries, with some Muslims opting out of animal sacrifice.
Source: Leadership.ng
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President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes Muslim community a joyous Eid-ul-Fitr
31 Mar 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the Muslim community well as they prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadaan.
President Ramaphosa said: “This year Eid-ul-Fitr is being observed during Human Rights Month - when we pay tribute to our constitutional order that guarantees rights and freedoms for all, including religious freedom.
“As we wish our Muslim compatriots well on this auspicious occasion, let us continue to be guided by the common values that unite us all, such as generosity, compassion and empathy.”
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Tinubu Charges Nigerians On Love, Charity For Vulnerable Citizens
By Innocent Oweh
Mar 31, 2025
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu on Sunday urged all Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Eid-el-Fitr by demonstrating greater love and compassion, particularly toward the vulnerable, and extending acts of charity to all.
He said this when he joined Muslim faithful at the National Eid Prayer Ground along Airport Road in Abuja to observe Eid-elFitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The president, who arrived the prayer ground before 9a.m, was received by top government officials, religious leaders, and dignitaries that gathered in large numbers for the solemn occasion.
Among those who were at the prayer ground were the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Eid-el-Fitr, one of Islam’s most significant festivals, symbolises the conclusion of Ramadan and is traditionally marked by prayers, acts of charity, and expressions of communal harmony.
The president also urged Nigerians not to return to the old and unacceptable paths but to remain steadfast in practising the righteous virtues they had learned during Ramadan. “We should give thanks to the Almighty Allah.
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How I warned Wike of possible sack if his policies didn’t favour APC in FCT – Tinubu
By Baba Martins
31 Mar 2025
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he threatened the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that he could lose his position if his policies in Abuja did not favour the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking on Sunday when Wike led FCT residents on a Sallah visit to the State House, Tinubu commended the minister’s efforts in transforming the capital but noted that certain obstacles needed to be removed to ensure smooth progress.
One such challenge was the inclusion of the FCT under the Treasury Single Account (TSA), which Wike requested to be removed. Tinubu recalled that Wike approached him with the appeal.
“I remember the day Nyesom Wike came to me and said, ‘Please take us out of this problem of TSA so that I can do more work and achieve more’,” Tinubu said.
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Lawmaker urges Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu
March 31, 2025
The lawmaker representing Ikeja Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adedamola Kasunmu, has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuring them that the nation’s future holds immense promise.
Speaking at the third edition of a Ramadan lecture held in honor of the late Habibat Mogaji, Kasunmu emphasized the importance of community bonds and the virtues of giving, while also addressing the current economic climate.
The lawmaker acknowledged the challenges Nigerians are facing, stating, “It may seem tough. It may seem bleak, but I know that the future is great, and the future has lots of benefits to come. If only we can just, for now, bear the sacrifices of that labor that we need to go through to be able to harvest something great”.
He expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership, noting, “I must acknowledge our president, President Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, our dear father, who has also taken in such direction and such footsteps as the late matriarch because he is one person that I know that also gives and has a large heart. And I know that if given the opportunity, he would take Nigeria as a nation to its proposed destined destination.”
Kasunmu stressed the significance of unity and togetherness, echoing the theme of the lecture, “Strengthening community bonds to foster a sense of unity and togetherness even beyond Ramadan.” He drew parallels between the Islamic and Christian doctrines, noting the universal values of compassion and support for the less privileged.
According to him, the lecture, held in remembrance of the late Habibat Mogaji, served as a platform to celebrate her legacy of generosity and community service.
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PM Young: Take inspiration from Muslims
March 31, 2025
Prime Minister Stuart Young has called on civic-minded citizens— which he says the country needs—to be like the religious faithful and insert the scriptures into their daily actions.
“Such persons do not read about God and then try to fit His word around their particular needs, they live with God’s Word,” the Prime Minister said in his Eid-ul-Fitr message yesterday.
As millions around the world and in T&T celebrate Eid today, Young urged citizens to reflect on the virtues that embody Islam and how its adoption in our lives can improve the country.
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