As they proceed for the prayer Muslims recite Takbeerat in praise of Allah. A mandatory charity known as Zakat Al Fitr is collected before the prayer begins and distributed and shared with the poor.

More than 122 million visitors gathered at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina throughout the holy ...

Saudi Arabia on Sunday kicked off worldwide Eid al-Fitr celebrations to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. UN ...

Saudi Arabia and some other Gulf Arab states are to celebrate the Idul Fitri holiday from Sunday but other Middle Eastern ...

The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar.

Saudi Arabia has declared that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, will begin on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

The festival of Eid is marked by festive prayers, family gatherings, new clothes, and the tradition of giving Zakat al-Fitr—a ...

When is Eid, March 31 or April 1? As the holy month of Ramadan approaches its final stage, the curiosity among Muslims around ...

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia calls on Muslims to sight the moon to signal both the beginning and the end of Ramadan. The ...

As Umm Al Qura prepares to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, it promises to unlock immense potential in Mecca's burgeoning real estate sector. The company is set to attract ...

Cairo: As the number of pilgrims heading to Mecca and Medina are spiralling, Saudi security authorities have ramped up ...

Rabat - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has introduced new health measures for the 2025 Hajj season to protect pilgrims and ...