As we move into March, Ramadan is a matter of weeks away. While the exact start of the Holy Month won’t be set until closer to the time, predictions have already been made as to the date. The first day of Ramadan is traditionally marked by the sighting of the crescent moon with the...
The standard work-day is typically reduced by two hours for all employees across private sectors in the UAE, regardless of whether you are observing Ramadan or not. Also Read UAE: Ramadan school timings and rules for Dubai and Sharjah UAE Ramadan 2021: Abu Dhabi suspends Ramadan tent activities...
Like Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr’s start date was confirmed by the UAE’s Moon-sighting committee on Tuesday evening. It is made up of astronomers, court officials and advisers from the Emirates' Islamic authority. They look for the new crescent Moon, which means that Shawwal, the 10th month of...
To my complete surprise, I discovered I was pregnant. We weren’t trying for a baby or honestly even planning to get pregnant just yet, so it was all quite a lot to digest at the start. All happy positive thoughts ...
Similarly,or much more seriously a Gandhi statue was vandalised in Payyannur during the CPM protest a few days back. Leader of the Opposition VD Satheeshan raised his concern and alleged that the CPI (M)’s action even without respecting Gandhiji was a destructive and...