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Muharram 2024: In 10 points, the historical significance of Islamic New Year

Muharram 2024: In 10 points, the historical significance of Islamic New Year

Islamic New Year, also known as Muharram, marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is considered a significant time for Muslims around the world

07 July,2024 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Islamic New Year: Date, history, significance and all you need to know

Islamic New Year: Date, history, significance and all you need to know

The 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura, holds special significance. Shia Muslims observe the day by mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali

07 July,2024 10:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Spain’s Nacho hopes Saudi switch won’t be a distraction

Spain’s Nacho hopes Saudi switch won’t be a distraction

On the eve of the 2018 World Cup the Spanish football federation sacked coach Julen Lopetegui after Real Madrid announced he would take over following the tournament

28 June,2024 06:56 AM IST | Donaueschingen (Germany) | AFP
Haj heatwave: Saudi Arabia registers 1,301 pilgrim deaths during pilgrimage

Haj heatwave: Saudi Arabia registers 1,301 pilgrim deaths during pilgrimage

The Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel said on Sunday that the kingdom's healthcare sector addressed "numerous" heat stress cases, with some individuals still in medical care, the Saudi Press Agency reported

24 June,2024 12:56 PM IST | Riyadh | IANS
Sania Mirza asks for forgiveness as she embarks on Hajj

Sania Mirza asks for forgiveness as she embarks on Hajj

Sania married former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010. The couple announced the birth of their son, Izhaan, in 2018. However, that was before Splittswille happened.

09 June,2024 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
De Bruyne open to Saudi move as contract ends

De Bruyne open to Saudi move as contract ends

“You’re talking about incredible sums of money during what might well be the twilight of my career,” De Bruyne told Belgian daily Het Laatste Nieuws

06 June,2024 07:04 AM IST | Brussels | AFP
Judge includes Pique in probe into Saudi Arabia deal for Spanish Super Cup

Judge includes Pique in probe into Saudi Arabia deal for Spanish Super Cup

The probe is examining suspicions of corruption and money laundering in the hosting of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia in a lucrative move made by former federation president Luis Rubiales in 2019

31 May,2024 04:25 PM IST | Barcelona | mid-day online correspondent
PM Narendra Modi wishes speedy recovery to Saudi Arabia king

PM Narendra Modi wishes speedy recovery to Saudi Arabia king

Media reports have said that the 88-year-old Saudi monarch has developed health complications and is undergoing treatment

23 May,2024 10:50 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Saudi King to undergo medical examinations in Jeddah: Royal Court

Saudi King to undergo medical examinations in Jeddah: Royal Court

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Court added that the medical team will conduct tests to diagnose his condition and monitor his health.

20 May,2024 08:54 AM IST | Jeddah | ANI
Chandrababu Naidu promises Rs 1 lakh Haj aid if NDA elected to power

Chandrababu Naidu promises Rs 1 lakh Haj aid if NDA elected to power

Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that soon after the NDA forms the government in Andhra Pradesh, financial aid of Rs 1 lakh will be extended to Muslim pilgrims who visit Mecca for Haj

28 April,2024 06:15 PM IST | Andhra Pradesh | mid-day online correspondent

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