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  • Ramzan 2023: UAE announces remote work on Fridays for public sector employees

    Ramzan 2023: UAE announces remote work on Fridays for public sector employees

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    Ramzan 2023: UAE announces remote work on Fridays for public sector employees

    Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday approved remote working for federal government employees on Fridays during the holy month of Ramzan.

    The new directive approved by the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will see 70 percent of federal government employees working remotely on Fridays.

    The remaining 30 percent will still be required to go to the office on Fridays, although all employees will work reduced hours during Ramzan in the UAE.

    As per the same announcement, students at universities and public schools must also attend their classes remotely on Fridays, subject to physical exams that are scheduled for certain dates.

    This step comes within the framework of ensuring more flexibility in official working hours, taking into account the social dimension during the holy month.

    This year, Ramzan is expected to begin in the UAE on March 23, but the exact date is likely to be announced on the night of March 22 by the moon-sighting committee.

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  • Did Saudi Arabia ban loudspeakers for Ramzan? Know the truth

    Did Saudi Arabia ban loudspeakers for Ramzan? Know the truth

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    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently issued a circular to prepare mosques to serve the worshipers for the Holy Month of Ramadan 1444AH.

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Surendra Poonia shared a Twitter post listing that loudspeakers have been banned during Ramzan.

    “Crown Prince & PM of Saudi Arabia Mohd bin Salman passed new orders regarding Namaz during Ramadan -No loudspeakers -No broadcast of prayers -Keep prayers short -No donation collection -No kids in mosques for prayers -No iftar inside mosques भारत में ऐसा करने पर तूफ़ान आ जाये (If you do this in India there will be a storm),” he tweeted.

    A tweet and a YouTube video by Sami Hamdi, the founder of The International Interest, a current affairs magazine focusing on the Middle East and North Africa, went viral on the internet. 

    In the video, Hamidi claimed that the Crown Prince was trying to restrict Ramazan in Saudi Arabia.

    Other media outlets such as News18.com, ThePrint, Live Hindustan, ABP, India TV and right-wing media organisation  OpIndia also reported on the false claim.

    As the fake news spread, many from the Muslim world believed it to be true and condemned the guidelines have received a backlash from Muslims around the world, with many critics seeing the guidelines as attempts by the Saudi government to limit the influence of Islam in public life.

    However, the claim was soon debunked by the fact-checking team of Alt News.

    In its report, it said that the circular issued on March 3 by the Ministry has no mention of ban loudspeakers.

    What are Saudi Arabia’s new guidelines on Ramzan?

    According to the directive, during the holy month of Ramadan, imams and muezzins must not remain absent. If necessary they must delegate the performance of the task for absences with permission from the Regional Branch of the Ministry, and the person acting on their behalf has agreed not to breach the obligation. The allowed time of absence cannot be exceeded.

    The order further instructs the imams and muezzins to adhere to the calendar and times of all prayers during the month. They are required to shorten the evening prayer and complete the night prayer in sufficient time so that the worshipers do not face any inconvenience.

    The guidelines prevented mosques from collecting financial donations to organize meals for worshipers and ordered that these meals should be prepared and held in designated areas in mosque courtyards rather than inside the mosque.

    It is also forbidden in mosques to take pictures or use cameras to broadcast worshipers or recite prayers by any means and prohibited the broadcasting of prayers via all kinds of media. The ministry also prohibited those attending mosques from bringing children.

    What is the rule regarding loudspeakers in Saudi Arabia?

    In 2021, the minister of Islamic affairs, Abdullatif Al-Sheikh, issued a circular limiting the use of external loudspeakers to only use the loudspeakers for Azaan (call for prayer) and iqamah (the second call for the congregational prayer).

    He added that the decision indicates that “the loudness level of the devices should not exceed one-third of the degree of the loudspeaker device.”

    In January 2023, the minister of Islamic affairs set the number of external loudspeakers at four which are only to be used in mosques to make prayer calls.



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  • Hamas warns Israel against any change in Al-Aqsa status quo as Ramzan nears

    Hamas warns Israel against any change in Al-Aqsa status quo as Ramzan nears

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    Gaza: As the Muslim holy month of Ramzan is approaching, Hamas has warned Israel against any change in the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem, saying any change “would turn the area into an earthquake”.

    Marwan Issa, deputy chief of staff of Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, made the remarks amid warnings of increased tensions between Israel and Palestine, especially in Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, reports Xinhua news agency.

    “There is no political process, and the enemy (Israel) has annulled Oslo treaties (signed between Israel and the Palestinians in 1993), so that the coming days will be full of events and incidents,” Issa said.

    He called for “igniting and supporting resistance action in all Palestine, mainly in the West Bank and Jerusalem,” adding: “We will defend the Palestinian people with all force when direct intervention is required.”

    In April 2022, the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound witnessed violent clashes between Palestinian worshipers and Israeli police forces when Jews visited the holy s

    ite. Dozens of Palestinian worshipers were injured.

    The Hamas threats also came amid escalating tensions in the West Bank which flared up in January.

    Since January, 84 Palestinians and 14 Israelis have been killed in the ensuing violence.

    The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Jews as the most sacred site, is regarded by Muslims as their third holiest site.

    The holy site has been administered by the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf, a Jordanian body, since 1948.

    Under a 1967 agreement between Israel and Jordan, non-Muslim worshippers can visit the compound but are prohibited from praying there.

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  • Sharjah: Businesses must obtain special permits to extend working hours in Ramzan

    Sharjah: Businesses must obtain special permits to extend working hours in Ramzan

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    Sharjah: Businesses must obtain special permits to extend working hours in Ramzan

    Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah municipality on Tuesday announced the start of issuing permits to extend working hours after midnight during the holy month of Ramzan for commercial establishments, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

    The municipality provides these services as part of its preparations for the holy month and to facilitate these institutions by giving them the opportunity to carry out their business activities late at night.

    Restaurants, bakeries and cafeterias are exempt from this requirement as they can extend their hours after midnight without a permit.

    During the holy month of Ramzan, engineering contractors are not allowed to obtain work permits after midnight.

    This permits can be obtained from dedicated service channels including Sharjah municipality website.

    On March 9, Sharjah municipality announced new rules for the operation and supply of food during fasting days of delicatessens.

    Restaurants and food outlets are obliged to comply with the new rules and obtain the necessary permits to operate during the day in the holy month.

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  • Ramzan 2023: Saudi announces working hours for govt sector employees

    Ramzan 2023: Saudi announces working hours for govt sector employees

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    Ramzan 2023: Saudi announces working hours for govt sector employees

    Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday announced the Ramzan working hours for government sector employees throughout the holy month of Ramzan 2023-1444, local media reported.

    The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) said that Ramzan working hours should not be more than five hours.

    According to Arabic daily Okaz, the ministry stated that working hours during the holy month should be from 10 am to 3 pm.

    However, the ministry advised that government agencies can be flexible depending on business needs.

    A two-hour window is provided in which agencies can start earlier or later than the recommended start times.

    The regulations set by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development state that any government agency seeking to change the 10 am to 3 pm guidelines must notify employees of expected Ramzan work hours by March 19.

    This year, Ramzan is expected to begin in the UAE on March 23, but the exact date is likely to be announced on the night of March 22 by the moon-sighting committee.

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  • Haleem makers gear up for Ramzan in Hyderabad

    Haleem makers gear up for Ramzan in Hyderabad

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    Hyderabad: As the holy month of Ramzan approaches, Hyderabad gears up to celebrate with one of its most popular dishes – Haleem. This delicious dish is made up of meat, lentils, wheat, spices, and other ingredients, and is available throughout the month across hotels and makeshift joints in the city.

    In preparation for the month-long festivities, almost all haleem makers in the city have started setting up their ‘Haleem Bhatti’ – a setup specifically designed to cook haleem. This dish is not only a source of business but also a source of employment for many residents in the city.

    Meanwhile, the sale of ‘Haleem Ghotas’ which is made up of wood has picked up pace ahead of the holy month.

    Haleem Bhatti at Pista House in Hyderabad
    Haleem Bhatti at Pista House in Hyderabad [Photo: Shaik Nizamuddin Laeeq]

    Haleem to get costly in this Ramzan in Hyderabad

    A significant rise in the cost of haleem is expected this Ramzan due to the increase in ghee, wheat, mutton, and spices prices. Despite the expected rise in cost, hotels expect encouraging business in the first fortnight and the last five days of the holy month.

    Haleem Bhatti at Shah Ghouse in Hyderabad
    Haleem Bhatti at Shah Ghouse in Hyderabad [Photo: Shaik Nizamuddin Laeeq]

    Although no religious significance is attached to Haleem, it is sought after for its nutritious value and is typically eaten after one breaks their fast for the day. Many restaurants set up haleem outlets in the city during the holy month, but some outlets make it available 365 days a year.

    Haleem Bhatti at Shadab in Hyderabad
    Haleem Bhatti at Shadab in Hyderabad [Photo: Shaik Nizamuddin Laeeq]

    Hyderabadi haleem won ‘Most Popular GI award’

    Last year, Hyderabadi Haleem won the ‘Most Popular GI’ award, beating other food items such as Rasgulla, Bikaneri Bhujiya, and Ratlami Sev.

    The Ministry of Commerce and Industry selected the dish for the award based on public opinion. The voting was done between August 2 and October 9 to choose the dish.

    Hyderabad is eagerly waiting for the holy month of Ramzan, the festive atmosphere in the markets, and the availability of the delicious dish, haleem.

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  • Hyderabad: Water board drafts plan to meet demand in Summer; Ramzan in focus

    Hyderabad: Water board drafts plan to meet demand in Summer; Ramzan in focus

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    Hyderabad: GHMC peripheral areas to receive water by March

    Hyderabad: The Managing director of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) Dana Kishore on Tuesday announced Summer Action Plan 2023 in a review meeting to meet the water requirements of the city and the surrounding villages.

    Currently, 565 Million Gallons of Water (MGD) are being supplied in the city daily and the arrangements to supply an additional 42 Million Gallons of Water (MGD) will be completed by the end of May.

    Of the additional 42 MGD, the areas located in the city limits will receive 22 MGD of water and the villages within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits will receive 20 MGD of water.

    He directed the officials to make special arrangements in view of the upcoming Ramzan month, to supply water tankers to various mosques in the city. He asked the officials to ensure that there are no sewage overflow issues in these areas and allocated mini-jetting machines in each division to resolve them.

    The water supply proposed through the ORR phase-2 project will be completed by June, said a press release by the HMWS&SB.

    The managing director Kishore directed the officials to check whether the bore wells are working properly and carry out repairs under the Annual Maintenance System (AMS) wherever necessary.

    He said, “There are currently 74 tanker filling stations across the city, and another 3 will be set up. Further, the number of trips will also be increased”.

    Kishore directed the officials to take formulate an action plan for the prevention of polluted water supply, and resolve water leakages issues and sewage overflows.

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  • Hyderabad: ‘Sehri’ Special menus for Ramzan by Pariwar Dhaba

    Hyderabad: ‘Sehri’ Special menus for Ramzan by Pariwar Dhaba

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  • With COVID-19 finally behind, Hyderabad readies for Ramzan

    With COVID-19 finally behind, Hyderabad readies for Ramzan

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    Hyderabad: Two years after lockdowns affected the city and state due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and establishments are looking forward to the normalcy they were used to before 2020. With Ramzan around the corner, the trading community is all geared up to cater to the seasonal demand.

    Markets in the Old City at Pathergatti, Shehran, Gulzar Houz, Patel Market, New Lad Bazaar, Old Lad Bazaar bangle market, Khilwat, Moosa Bowli, Madina Building and Devan Deodhi are all spruced up for the brisk business they see in Ramzan.

    More than 20,000 traders in the Old City of Hyderabad, both in showrooms and roadside vendors, do business from the Nayapul junction to the Charminar bus stand market. Traders deal with ready apparels both traditional and modern for men, women and children, footwear, curtains, beddings and other related furnishings, household articles, crockery and kitchenware etc.

    Every market in Hyderabad’s Old City is famous for some or the other thing. The Lad Bazaar market for its lac bangles and cosmetics, Patel Market and Rikaab Gunj market for sarees and dress materials, Osmania Bazaar  for crockery and utensils, Shehran market for burkhas, Madina Building stretch for sarees, shoes and readymade women’s apparel, Nayapul – Madina Building road for traditional footwear including kolhapuri chappal.

    Traders in the Old City of Hyderabad expect business to be encouraging this year during Ramzan post the COVID-19 pandemic which began in 2020. Business activity in the last three years has been dull due to COVID-19 induced lockdowns, which led to severe financial problems and restrictions. “We are hopeful of good business this season,” said Abid Mohiuddin, general secretary, Old City Traders Association said.

    Customers from Hyderabad and neighbouring districts of Telangana visit the market at least once to shop for the Ramzan festival. “People from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka also visit to purchase the stuff here. Because people, mostly women, feel without shopping at Pathergatti there is Eid shopping is incomplete,” he added.

    The business in the Old City is intact in spite of online shopping growing and also with small markets mushrooming in neighbourhood of Tolichowki, Hafeezbabanagar, Kishanbagh, Vattepally, Tallabkatta and Yakutpura. “Festival shopping is done at Pathergatti and the fact is deeply rooted in minds of the public of Hyderabad,” said Hafeez Ahmed, a trader.

    The entire city was shut due to the lockdown in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While things had partially opened up a year later in 2021, the partial lockdown was imposed in Ramzan after COVID-19 cases began increasing. Many workers and artisans in the Old City were out of jobs for months, leading to severe financial stress among people.

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  • Ramzan 2023: UAE announces working hours for private sector employees

    Ramzan 2023: UAE announces working hours for private sector employees

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    Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday announced working hours for private-sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan.

    The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said that the number of work hours would be reduced by two during the holy month.

    Usually, employees in the private sector work eight hours a day. This will be reduced to six hours a day during Ramzan.

    In a circular issued in this regard, the ministry said, “In accordance with the requirements and nature of their work, companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits of the daily working hours during the days of Ramzan.”

    On Friday, the UAE government announced the Ramzan working hours for the employees of federal authorities.

    The working hours would be from 9 am until 2:30 pm from Monday to Thursday and from 9 am until 12 pm on Fridays.

    This year, Ramzan is expected to start on March 23 in the UAE, but the exact date is likely to be announced by the moon sighting committee on the night of March 22.

    Eid-Al-Fitr is expected to be on Friday, April 21, 2023. Eid holidays will be from Ramzan 29 until Shawwal 3 – based on the Islamic calendar.

    The exact date of the start of Ramzan and Eid-Al-Fitr will be confirmed closer to the date, based on the moon-sighting tradition.



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