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3rd October, 2012
Do starving investors earn higher returns?
Stock markets in Muslim-majority countries report significantly higher returns during Ramazan, enabling believers to count blessings in Dollars, Dinars and Rupees.
Stock markets in Muslim-majority countries report significantly higher returns during Ramazan, enabling believers to count blessings in Dollars, Dinars and Rupees.
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22nd August, 2012
A tale of three moons
Moon sighting by the muftis of Waziristan, Masjid Qasim and Ruet-e-Hilal have changed drawings rooms into NASA headquarters.
Moon sighting by the muftis of Waziristan, Masjid Qasim and Ruet-e-Hilal have changed drawings rooms into NASA headquarters.
19th August, 2012
Obama wishes Muslims happy Eid
The US President wished Muslims well for the feast of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramazan.
The US President wished Muslims well for the feast of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy month of Ramazan.
19th August, 2012
Bomb hidden in cemetery kills two in Afghanistan
Provincial Deputy Police Chief Ghulam Rabbani says seven members of a Helmand province lawmaker's family were also wounded in the blast.
Provincial Deputy Police Chief Ghulam Rabbani says seven members of a Helmand province lawmaker's family were also wounded in the blast.
19th August, 2012
Masked gunmen wound eight in Russian mosque: ministry
The gunmen brought an explosive device into the mosque before opening fire on around 70 worshippers present, with an automatic rifle and a pistol.
The gunmen brought an explosive device into the mosque before opening fire on around 70 worshippers present, with an automatic rifle and a pistol.
19th August, 2012
Obama wishes Muslims happy Eid
“Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr,” Obama said.
“Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr,” Obama said.
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18th August, 2012
Ramazan in Gaza
It is heartening to see that people in the strip are adamant about upholding the joy of Ramazan in the face of tribulations.
It is heartening to see that people in the strip are adamant about upholding the joy of Ramazan in the face of tribulations.
17th August, 2012
During Ramazan, Pakistanis dodge tax collectors
Many pull savings from bank accounts right before Ramazan starts, not to avoid paying zakat, but to make sure the money doesn't go to the govt.
Many pull savings from bank accounts right before Ramazan starts, not to avoid paying zakat, but to make sure the money doesn't go to the govt.
17th August, 2012
Taliban say they have infiltrated Afghan forces
Mullah Mohammad Omar, the one-eyed chief of the Afghan insurgency, emailed his message to news organizations ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.
Mullah Mohammad Omar, the one-eyed chief of the Afghan insurgency, emailed his message to news organizations ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.
16th August, 2012
Jumatul Wida to be observed with religious zeal and reverence
Youm al-Quds is also observed on Jumatul Wida to express solidarity with the oppressed Muslims of Palestine and to oppose Israel's control of Jerusalem.
Youm al-Quds is also observed on Jumatul Wida to express solidarity with the oppressed Muslims of Palestine and to oppose Israel's control of Jerusalem.
13th August, 2012
Holiday buying days before Eid
From the sale of clothing to stalls of brightly colored bangles, with Eid a mere seven days away, everyone is gearing up for the big day.
From the sale of clothing to stalls of brightly colored bangles, with Eid a mere seven days away, everyone is gearing up for the big day.
13th August, 2012
Ramazan nights
For a city that has been marred by violence in recent years , such a nightlife is truly surprising — something to be cherished.
For a city that has been marred by violence in recent years , such a nightlife is truly surprising — something to be cherished.
13th August, 2012
Trend of Iftar parties dying down
Fruits are the basic ingredients of an Iftar, and when they were beyond the common man reach how one could imagine holding the party.
Fruits are the basic ingredients of an Iftar, and when they were beyond the common man reach how one could imagine holding the party.
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3rd August, 2012
The poor blessed ones
Pakistan is a world leader in a phenomenon that has yet to be recognised as an industry in its own right: The no-work trade.
Pakistan is a world leader in a phenomenon that has yet to be recognised as an industry in its own right: The no-work trade.
1st August, 2012
Eight dead in price protest in Sudan’s Darfur: police
“Eight citizens were killed and 24 injured, including three police who are in a serious condition,” the official Suna news agency quoted police as saying.
“Eight citizens were killed and 24 injured, including three police who are in a serious condition,” the official Suna news agency quoted police as saying.
31st July, 2012
Bank notes
SBP Banking Services Corporation has made elaborate arrangements for the supply of adequate quantity of fresh currency notes.
SBP Banking Services Corporation has made elaborate arrangements for the supply of adequate quantity of fresh currency notes.
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30th July, 2012
Chain thyself for Ramazan is here
Each year, the holy month triggers an endless stream of diktats suppressing or restraining people with differing beliefs – this year was no exception.
Each year, the holy month triggers an endless stream of diktats suppressing or restraining people with differing beliefs – this year was no exception.
30th July, 2012
Pervaiz warns flour mills of action
Deputy Prime Minister Pervaiz Elahi has warned that any mill supplying substandard flour would be blacklisted.
Deputy Prime Minister Pervaiz Elahi has warned that any mill supplying substandard flour would be blacklisted.
25th July, 2012
Ramazan in India
In these pictures from New Delhi and Srinagar, Indian Muslims are busy breaking their fast, talking and praying during...
In these pictures from New Delhi and Srinagar, Indian Muslims are busy breaking their fast, talking and praying during...
24th July, 2012
Malaysian Olympians can postpone Ramazan fast: official
“They are going to the Olympics to bring fame for the country. They can fast when they return to Malaysia.”
“They are going to the Olympics to bring fame for the country. They can fast when they return to Malaysia.”
