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Chief Key Holder of the Kaaba, Passes Away

22Jun

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Islam

Chief Key Holder of the Kaaba, Passes Away

Sheikh Saleh Al-Shaiba, the chief Key Holder of the Kaaba and 109th successor of Uthman ibn Talha (RA), has passed away. The Janazah will be held following Fajr today at Masjid Al Haram, with the burial at Al Mu’alla Cemetery in Makkah. May Allah have mercy on his soul. Sheikh Saleh Al-Shaiba, the respected Chief Key Holder of the Kaaba and the 109th successor of Uthman ibn Talha (RA), has passed away. Moreover, this marks the end of a long tradition of guardianship that goes back to the early days of Islam. Sheikh Saleh Al-Shaiba's family has an important place in Islamic history. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) personally gave the keys to the Kaaba to his ancestor, Uthman ibn Talha (RA), assigning him a role of great honor and responsibility. The Al-Shaiba family has kept this duty fo...

1.5 Million Pilgrims Gathered For Sacred Journey Of Hajj 2024

13Jun

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global, Islam

1.5 Million Pilgrims Gathered For Sacred Journey Of Hajj 2024

Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Mecca, Saudi Arabia to participate in the annual Hajj 2024 pilgrimage. Saudi Management expects headcount to exceed 2.4 million this year, surpassing the prepandemic hajj in 2019. Many Pakistani celebrities also joined the pilgrimage including Nida Yasir, Yasir Nawaz, and Reema Khan. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have flocked to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj 2024 pilgrimage. This year's event is set to be monumental as it returns to its full scale. By Tuesday, the majority of these pilgrims had arrived by air from various countries around the world. The pilgrimage officially starts on Friday, and many more are expected to join. The numbers also include hundreds of thousands of Saudis and residents of Saudi Arabia. ...

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Meet Today for Zilhajj Moon Sighting

7Jun

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Islam

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Meet Today for Zilhajj Moon Sighting

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet today in Karachi to sight moon for Zilhajj. Zonal meetings will also take place in provincial capitals and Islamabad, starting 30 minutes before Maghrib prayer. This is to ensure a coordinated effort in moon sighting across the country. Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, will lead the meeting. Earlier, on June 3, an official from Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council made a prediction about moon sighting for Eid-ul-Azha. Khalid Ijaz Mufti, Secretary General of council, predicted that moon would likely be visible on June 7. According to him, moon will born on June 6 at 5:38 PM. By evening of June 7, moon will be 25 hours old, making it likely to be seen. He expects Eid-ul-Azha to be celebrated on Monday, June 17. ...

Important Update for Pakistani Pilgrims for Hajj 2024

5Jun

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Islam

Important Update for Pakistani Pilgrims for Hajj 2024

Ministry of Religious Affairs in Pakistan has revealed that a total of 160,000 Pakistani pilgrims will undertake the sacred journey of Hajj in 2024. This announcement comes with significant details regarding arrangements and logistics for the pilgrimage. According to ministry's spokesman, Pakistan Hajj Mission will accommodate 70,000 official Hajj pilgrims, while approximately 90,000 Pakistani pilgrims will embark on the journey through private Hajj companies. Spokesman further informed the media that a substantial number of pilgrims, totaling 55,284, have already arrived in Makkah via 214 flights operating under official Hajj scheme. Additionally, over 30,000 pilgrims are currently in Saudi Arabia participating in private Hajj scheme. Hajj flights' operation is set to continue unti...

Eidul Azha Likely to be Celebrated on June 17 in Pakistan

30May

By Tahreem Akram2 Comments

Islam

Eidul Azha Likely to be Celebrated on June 17 in Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that Eidul Azha is expected to be celebrated on Monday, June 17. This prediction is based on the anticipated sighting of the moon for the Islamic month of Zilhajj. The Climate Data Processing Centre of PMD shared that the moon for Zilhajj is most likely to be seen on Friday, June 7. On June 6, the moon will rise at 5:38 PM, and the sun will set at 7:20 PM. After sunset, the moon should be visible for about 72 minutes. For the moon to be sighted, it needs to be at least 19 hours old. By sunset in Karachi, the moon will be 26 hours and 8 minutes old, making it easy to spot. Eidul Azha, the Feast of Sacrifice Eidul Azha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic holidays. It commemorates th...