New Delhi/Mumbai: In a major setback to over 52,000 Indians who had booked their Haj pilgrimage through private tour operators, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has issued a fresh circular stating that only 20% of the private quota that were booked already will be confirmed initially. This means that 80% of those who registered under Combined Haj Group Organisers (CHGOs) may not be able to perform Haj 2025.

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after the Shawwal crescent was sighted earlier today, authorities have confirmed.

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Eid Al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after the Shawwal crescent was sighted earlier this evening. The sighting marks the end of Ramadan, with the Islamic month concluding in 29 days this year.

Sharjah, UAE: Eva Fathima Basheer, a Grade 3 student of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, has been recognised by the India Book of Records for her exceptional feat of reading English storybooks for the longest uninterrupted duration by a child.

The Dammam-Mangaluru Air India Express flight has been delayed due to a technical issue, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.

An Indian national has been detained by Qatari authorities in connection with an ongoing investigation and the Indian mission in the Gulf nation is providing all assistance to him, sources said on Saturday.

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Sahebaan Community, representing the Urdu-speaking Muslim community from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, hosted a grand Iftar get-together on March 16, 2025, at the India Social and Cultural Centre (ISC), Abu Dhabi. The event brought together community members and their families for an evening of spiritual reflection and camaraderie.

The Sports & Cultural Association (SCA) hosted a special Family Iftar at Lavender Hotel, Dubai, to mark International Women’s Day and recognise outstanding women leaders with the Women of Impact Award – Celebrating Women Leadership. The event honoured women for their contributions to gender equality, community empowerment, and positive social change.