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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
Makkah pilgrim numbers increase exponentially this year
During the Ramadan season of 2023, the hotel and accommodation sector in Makkah saw a significant surge in hotel occupancy rates, which reached 80%--the highest it’s reached in 3 years. This data was released by the Hajj and Umrah Committee at Makkah Chamber.
South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Muslim worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestine
On Wednesday this week; 5 April 2023; the South African Department of International Relations & Cooperation released a media statement in which the nation condemned the Israeli attacks on Palestinian Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Grocery price hikes for 2023
In December 2022, food prices in South Africa saw a significant increase. A basket of goods now costs 13.5% more than it did in 2022.
Temporary structures for Port St Johns victims underway
Following the most recent humanitarian crisis in Port St Johns; Eastern Cape; in which thousands of households were affected by flooding, work has begun to build temporary structures for displaced residents.
Turkey reconstruction would cost more than USD 100 billion
During a donors conference in Brussels which vowed funds to aid Turkey and Syria, Turkey President; Recep Tayyip Erdogan; stated that the damages caused in February’s devastating earthquake has hit USD 104 billion.
A thoughtful passenger journey this Holy Month with Emirates
With the expectance of Ramadan this week, Emirates is preparing thousands of Iftar meal boxes for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates, traditional Ramadan refreshments and meals in the lounges, and an array of religious content and Ramadan series on ice.
Young Sudanese inventor builds robots from electronic waste
In the city of Omdurman, west of the capital city Khartoum, Sudan, Moatasem Jibril uses recycled electronic waste to experiment and manufacture robots.
South Africa to seek help from China, Germany, and Vietnam to solve load shedding crisis
Earlier this week, South Africa’s new electricity minister; Kgosientsho Ramokgopa; met with the Chinese ambassador to discuss a possible collaboration to help end load shedding in the country.
KZN flood victims to receive housing by December
The KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements Development has stated that it is currently in the advanced stages of procuring land for people who were displaced during the April 2022 floods.
Eskom sees improvement in power generation capacity
After six coal-fired power stations reached an energy availability factor of 70% during this past week, Eskom says there have been gradual improvements worth note. The power provider last saw a milestone like this at the beginning of May 2022.
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National Cabinet and SAPS will not tolerate lawlessness during shutdown
During a recent meeting, the Cabinet has stated that lawlessness will not be tolerated during next week Monday’s national shutdown, which will be organised by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Cape Town Muslim Community Gears Up for Ramadan
In Pinelands, Cape Town, the Muslim community is hosting a three-day expo in preparation for the upcoming month of Ramadan.
Islamic Arts Biennale unveils never before seen Quran pages from Uzbekistan
For the first ever Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, a treasure trove of Uzbekistan artifacts have been brought in, giving visitors a chance to marvel mysterious historic valuables.
Emir of Qatar Criticises Aid Delay to Earthquake Victims in Syria
During the opening of the UN Least Developed Countries conference in Doha on Sunday, 5 March 2023, Qatar’s emir; Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani; stressed the need to help Syrians “without hesitation” following the earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria.