BtcDana launches Eid al-Adha community support initiative in Pakistan

UAE-headquartered BtcDana, a contract for difference (CFD) broker, has announced a community support initiative in Pakistan following its Eid al-Adha Trading Rewards Campaign. 

In Pakistan, BtcDana's support will focus on child welfare and orphan care. These programmes provide essential resources, care, and assistance to children who require additional social support and protection. 

"Eid al-Adha is a time of generosity, compassion, and shared responsibility," said Peter Chow, founder of BtcDana. 

"Through this initiative, we are proud to channel our clients' trading momentum and our brand's commitment into meaningful, lasting support for children, education, and local communities."

WePlay Berqurban Eid al-Adha charity activity launched in Jakarta

Social gaming platform WePlay has launched the WePlay Berqurban Eid al-Adha charity activity in Jakarta, Indonesia. Through donations and distribution ceremonies, WePlay aims to convey care and blessings to local families in need.

On June 7, WePlay representatives formally handed over a cow and two goats—healthy livestock compliant with Islamic law requirements—to the management of Musholla Baitul Rahman Mosque in Cengkareng, West Jakarta. These animals became sacred gifts for festive sharing.

"We deeply understand the sacred significance of Eid al-Adha for our Muslim brothers and sisters. WePlay Berqurban is not merely a material donation; it represents WePlay's commitment to community care and cultural respect," a WePlay representative said.

"Choosing Musholla Baitul Rahman as the venue ensures our contribution directly benefits local neighbours. We hope this shared faith-based goodwill brings a blessed and joyous celebration to recipient families."

The Head of the Musholla Baitul Rahman Mosque said: "We are immensely grateful to WePlay for their incredibly generous donation to our community during the sacred Eid al-Adha. This sacrificial provision is not just a precious gift, but also a vivid embodiment of the Islamic spirit of sharing and caring for the vulnerable.

Source: WePlay.On June 7, WePlay representatives formally handed over a cow and two goats to Musholla Baitul Rahman Mosque in Cengkareng, West Jakarta.

"WePlay's kind-heartedness and action have genuinely warmed our community and demonstrated the company's profound understanding and respect for local culture and religious values."

In-person Eid prayer slots fully booked in Singapore

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) has announced that all available slots for Eid al-Adha prayers at local mosques have been booked.

The organisation said on Facebook that 11,550 slots were at mosques designated Safer Mosques booked by 9.50 am, and the remaining 6,630 slots at other mosques taken up by 11.04 am.

Those who could not get a space in person at mosques can watch the Mufti’s sermon on the morning of Eid al-Adha (20 July) on SalamSG TV.

Eid prayers to take place in Qatar

The Qatari Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced that Eid prayers will occur in 401 mosques and praying areas, the Qatar News Agency has reported.

The prayer will begin at 5.15 am.

Eid holidays extended in Oman

HM Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik of Oman has commanded that the Eid Al-Adha holidays for public and private sectors be extended to 16 Dhulhijjah 1441, corresponding to August 6, 2020, the Oman News Agency has reported. Work officially resumes on 19 Dhulhijjah 1441, August 9.

The Supreme Committee of Oman has asked residents to exercise extreme caution during the Eid al-Adha holidays while a total lockdown to stem COVID-19 is in effect. The committee has requested that the public limit movement during the day and avoid family unions and any other social gatherings, as gathering can cause the virus to spread. The committee has also called for firm enforcement of violations.  

Under the lockdown rules, there is no travel between governorates, and a curfew from 7 pm to 6 am. Public places and business outlets are closed.

Singapore mosques to conduct Eid prayers

With safe management measures in place in mosques, and Friday prayers weekly conducted since 26 June, 2020, limited  (Eid Al-Adha) prayers will be conducted at mosques on 31 July 2020, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) has announced.

As places are limited, congregants who are unable to obtain a booking are encouraged to conduct prayers at home and tune in to the live broadcast of the Hari Raya sermon by the Mufti of Singapore, Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir.

Forty-five mosques will offer three sessions of Hari Raya Haji prayer on the morning of 31 July 2020. Another 20 mosques will offer two sessions of Hari Raya Haji prayers. This will mean a total of 8,750 slots available for these prayers.

The Hari Raya Haji sermon by Dr Nazirudin will be broadcast in Malay (with English subtitles) on SalamSG TV as well as on Mediacorp Radio Warna 94.2FM. The Mufti will deliver his sermon after leading prayers at 8.30 am at Masjid Maarof. SalamSG TV and Warna will also broadcast the takbir (تَكْبِير) before the Hari Raya Haji prayer.

For the benefit of the Indian Muslim community, the sermon will also be delivered in Tamil by Masjid Jamae Chulia and Masjid Al Abrar via their Facebook platforms, and on Bisme Radio. Masjid Malabar will broadcast their sermon in Malayalam and for the benefit of Muslim migrant workers, the sermon will also be delivered in Bengali on SalamSG TV at 9.30 am.

This year, Hari Raya Haji falls on a Friday, so there are two congregational prayers for the Muslim community. The Office of the Mufti has advised that those who did not manage to secure a place to perform Hari Raya prayers in mosques can perform it at home with their families. This is similar to the arrangements for Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid Al-Fitr) and families are again encouraged to watch the Hari Raya sermon online.

In relation to Friday prayers, although the majority of scholars from the Shafiee, Hanafi and Maliki schools of thought are of the opinion that Friday prayer is still wajib (وَاجِب‎, compulsory) for those who have performed Hari Raya prayers on the morning of the day, the Office of the Mufti has advised that this opinion is best applied during normal situations where space and other similar limitations due to the current pandemic are not an issue.

The main priority for the Muslim community is to provide opportunities for as many Muslims as possible to perform Friday prayers, especially those who have not been able to perform them since the resumption of Friday prayers in mosques after the lifting of COVID-19 circuit breaker measures, Muis said. As such, Muslims who are able to secure a slot for the Hari Raya prayer will not need to perform the Friday prayer, and may instead perform the dhuhr prayer (صَلَاة ٱلظُّهْر, midday prayer) and listen to the Friday sermon online.

The 65 mosques currently offering Friday prayers will continue to do so, with the same safety measures in place. As some mosques have started to offer three sessions instead of two, the number of slots available has increased to 9,100.

Individuals who have secured a slot for Friday prayers will not be eligible to obtain a slot for Hari Raya Haji prayers. To provide more opportunities for those who have yet to perform Friday prayers at the mosque, those who have performed Friday prayers prior to 31 July 2020 will also not be eligible to register for a space.

Those who have yet to attain a slot for Friday prayers are still given the flexibility, as advised by the Office of the Mufti, to replace Friday prayers with dhuhr prayers and then tune in to Friday sermons via SalamSG TV.

Muis also asked that congregants who obtained a slot but are unable to come for prayer cancel their bookings, so that others may have an opportunity to register.

All congregants are advised to adhere to the safe management measures in place. This includes not attending if unwell, taking wudhu (ablutions prior to prayers) before coming to the mosque, bringing their own prayer items (prayer mats and a shoe bag), wearing a mask, refraining from talking and physical contact with other congregants while in the mosque, maintaining safe distancing and using the Safe Entry tracing app when entering and exiting the mosques.

Vulnerable individuals - children under 12, those aged above 60, those exhibiting symptoms of acute respiratory infections as well as those with pre-existing chronic medical conditions - are strongly encouraged to refrain from going to the mosque, and to perform their prayers at home instead.

Details:

View the list of mosques and prayer timings on 31 July 2020

Registration for slots for Hari Raya prayers and Friday prayers are open via the MuslimSG app and https://ourmosques.commonspaces.sg. Individuals who have secured a slot for Friday prayers will not be eligible to obtain a slot for Hari Raya Haji prayers.

To provide more opportunities for those who have yet to perform Friday prayers at the mosque, those who have performed Friday prayers prior to 31 July 2020 not be eligible to register for a Friday prayers space.

Singapore mufti announces Dhulhijjah in 2017

According to astronomical calculations as agreed upon by the member countries of The Informal Meeting of the Religious Affairs Ministers of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore (MABIMS), the crescent moon for the month of Dhulhijjah, the last month of the Islamic year, appeared in the evening of August 22 after sunset, for about 33 minutes.

"Therefore, I am pleased to announce that the first day of the month of Dhulhijjah 1438 falls on
Wednesday, 23 August 2017. This means Eiduladha or Hari Raya Haji, which is on the 10th day of Dhulhijjah, falls on Friday, 1 September 2017," said Dr Mohamed Fatris Bakaram, Mufti of Singapore.

Singapore Eid sermon focuses on intra-, interfaith harmony

The Singapore Eiduladha sermon released by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) has touched on opinions that can cause conflict within the Muslim community as well as opinions which state that Muslims cannot live in harmony with non-Muslims.

"Dear jemaah (Editor's note: congregation), do not let the devil stoke the flames of hatred between us," notes the sermon, continuing on to say that opinions which are more antagonistic towards non-Muslims are typically taken out of context.

"..we will find that those opinions and fatwa were issued at a time when Muslims were living in an environment where there was conflict and tension, and in some instances during times of war. Those opinions are hence inappropriate to be applied in Singapore where we live in peace and have good relations with followers of other faiths," the sermon adds.

The importance of the right teachers becomes paramount in such circumstances, which is why the scholars and senior asatizah (Editor's note: religious teachers) in Singapore, together with Muis and Pergas, set up the Asatizah Recognition Scheme (ARS) more than 10 years ago. The ARS enables those who wish to seek religious guidance to identify asatizah who are trained and have the required skills needed.

"It is hoped that with the accreditation system, ARS, the integrity of the Islamic education institution in Singapore will be safeguarded from irresponsible individuals who want to spread religious perspectives that can be problematic or even deviant. Besides that, we also need to take note of the content taught during the religious classes attended by our children, as well as the sources that they access online," stated the sermon.

Parents who notice that their children are talking about violence or supporting certain factions are encouraged to get immediate help from the local mosques, the Office of the Mufti or the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG).

Interested?

Read the complete sermon in English, Malay, Jawi or Tamil (PDF)

Read the Suroor Asia blog post about enhancements to the ARS

Celebrate Eid with Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Source: Jumeirah Beach Hotel website.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel has prepared an exclusive selection of Eid Al Adha offers:

An Eid Al Adha staycation offer runs from 8 to 14 September. Guests will be given the best available room rates, starting from AED1,125* per night. Other benefits include:

• Complimentary buffet breakfast at selected restaurants
• Unlimited and direct access to Wild Wadi Waterpark and the beach for the duration of the stay
• Complimentary diving course in the resort pool
• Complimentary access to Sinbad's Kids Club
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access across the resort
• Access to Talise Fitness and Spa facilities

For more information or reservations, call +971 4406 8500 or email JBHreservations at jumeirah.com

Exclusive meal experiences include:

11 and 12 September 2016

 Latitude Brunch, 1pm to 4pm

This restaurant will feature Arabic cuisine favourites for the occasion in addition to live cooking stations and desserts, including a chocolate fountain. There is a play area for children.

 AED275 for adults, AED155 for children between 4 and 12 years, inclusive of juices, soft beverages and water. Children of 4 years below dine free 

 Beachcombers Brunch, 1pm to 4pm

Beachcombers blends Pan-Asian cuisine with panoramic views of the beach and of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Sample the buffet and brunch-style selection of desserts, while children play in the designated kid's area.

 AED275 for adults, AED155 for children between 4 and 12 years, inclusive of juices, soft beverages and water. Children of 4 years below dine free 

10, 11, 12 and 13 September 2016

 Arabic-Enthused Afternoon Tea, 1pm to 7pm

Palm Court offers guests the traditional tastes of Arabia this Eid. The Lounge's afternoon tea is served in a modern-art bird cage and includes pastries, desserts and coffee or tea. 

 AED200 per person, inclusive of one non-alcoholic mocktail and coffee or tea.

For restaurant reservations, call +971 4432 3232 or email restaurants at jumeirah.com

Get Eid Al Adha gifts at Latitude Creations. There are custom-made designs specially for Eid alongside a selection of desserts and pastries. Prices depend on the selection and weight.

To order, call +971 4406 8377 or email LatitudeCreations at jumeirah.com

Wild Wadi Waterpark

Enjoy extended opening hours at Wild Wadi over the Eid Al Adha holidays. From 9 to 13 September, the water park will be open from 10am to 10pm.

For more information, call +971 4348 4444 or +971 4406 8374.

Hashtag: #BetterWithJumeirah

Eid al Adha holiday announced in Oman

The Eid al Adha holiday for employees at the ministries, public authorities and related agencies will be from 9 Dhulhijjah 1437, or 11 September 2016, till 13 Dhulhijjah, corresponding to 15 September 2016. Work resumes on 18 September 2016.

The news was announced by the Oman News Agency (ONA) from a statement issued by Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud al-Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and Chairman of the Civil Service Council.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser al-Bakri, Minister of Manpower also issued a ministerial decision stating that the Eid Al Adha holiday for the private sector will extend over the same dates, the ONA further said.

Employees whose weekly off days coincide with the holiday must be compensated. Employers and employees may agree on work arrangements for compensation over the holiday as required.

KSA Supreme Court announces dates for Hajj, Eid 2016

The KSA Supreme Court has announced that on the evening of September 1, which is Dhulqa'adah 29, 1437, the new crescent marking the beginning of the lunar month of Dhulhijjah 1437 was not sighted, reports the Saudi Press Agency.

Given the outcome, the Supreme Court has decided that September 2 is the 30th and last day of Dhulqa'adah, making September 3 the start of the lunar month of Dhulhijjah, 1437. 

This further makes 9 Dhulhijjah 1437 or September 11 as the day of standing on Mount Arafat, a key requirement of the Hajj. and that Eid Al-Adha will be on 12 September, corresponding to 10 Dhulhijjah, 1437.

The Emirates News Agency WAM has reported wishes from HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council for a safe return home of the members of the UAE official Hajj mission.

The mission arrived in Jeddah, KSA on September 1, accompanied by nine specialised committees.

Eid al Adha will be on 12 September 2016

The first day of Dhulhijjah 1437 falls on 3 September 2016, the Mufti of Singapore Dr Mohamed Fatris Bakaram has formally announced.

"According to astronomical calculations, the crescent for the month of Dhulhijjah this evening did not meet the criteria agreed upon by member countries of MABIMS (Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore). As such tomorrow is the last day of the Islamic calendar month of Dhulqa'adah," he said in a statement.

This means Eid al Adha which is on 10 Dhulhijjah, will fall on 12 September 2016.

GPIC Women's Committee visit Salmaniya Medical Complex for Eid Al Adha

Members of the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) Womens' Committee in Bahrain visited the Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) on the occasion of Eid Al Adha to present gifts to sick children under treatment at the hospital, the Bahrain News Agency has reported. 

In a statement, GPIC President Dr Abdulrahman Jawahery praised the committee’s efforts to build bridges and provide the necessary support to the Bahraini society. Dr Jawahery said the company, under the guidance of the Board of Directors, is keen to provide support for projects and programmes aimed that benefit the local community. 

The children’s parents thanked the committee and said they were very pleased with the children being given an opportunity to celebrate the festival in a spirit of happiness.

The visit was part of GPIC's community service programme.

Kuwait Red Crescent Society distributes meat to Syrian refugees in Lebanon for Eid

The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) has distributed meat to Syrian refugees in Lebanon over two days. Seven hundred Syrian refugee families in northern Lebanon and Zahle city in east Lebanon received Eid meat on 24 September, while 550 families in south and east Lebanon received meat for Eid Al-Adha on the 25th, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) has reported. 

The KRCS has been doing this for three years, said KRCS Representative Mohammad Al-Muteiri to KUNA. Eid meat recipients on 25 September included 250 families in Sidon in south Lebanon and 300 families in Beqaa in east Lebanon.

Kuwait's humanitarian initiatives and projects serving Syrian refugees in Lebanon involve bread, Ramadhan meals and Eid Al-Adha meat as well as clothing.

NBK bring Eid Al Adha greetings and gifts to children at NBK hospital

Source: NBK.

Staff from the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) family have paid a visit to NBK Hospital at Sabah Medical district to share Eid Al Adha with children suffering from permanent and incurable ailments. NBK has a tradition of comforting sick children and presenting them with felicitations and gifts as part of NBK’s corporate social responsibility programme.

"Sharing the happy moments of Eid Al Adha and other similar occasions with children is our pleasure. We are proud that NBK devotes such attention to supporting Kuwait society and providing compassion and support for those in need, including sick children. NBK's commitment to its corporate social responsibility was the basic motive that led NBK to build its children's hospital at Sabah Medical district many years ago," NBK Public Relations Officer Talal Al Turki said.

UMNO distributes over 500 cows for Eid Al Adha in Pekan, Malaysia

Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has distributed 539 cows for the Eid Al Adha sacrificial slaughter to mosques, government agencies and non-governmental organisations in the Pekan district, Pahang, Malaysia's news agency Bernama has reported.

Najib, who is the Pekan Minister of Parliament, was represented by Pekan
United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) Division deputy chief Datuk Abu Bakar Harun at the presentation ceremony. "This year, 59 mosques, 158 surau (Editor's note: prayer rooms) and 32 government offices and NGOs in Pekan will receive the contribution," Abu Bakar said.

Temporary abbatoirs to absorb extra demand ahead of Eid Al Adha in Kuwait

Eighteen temporary slaughterhouses will support the existing ones across all governorates nationwide on the occasion of the Eid Al-Adha holiday, the Kuwait News Agency has quoted a senior municipal official as saying.

"All slaughterhouses nationwide are geared up for Eid Al-Adha," the Kuwait Municipality's Acting Director-General Ahmad Al-Manfouhi said in a statement.

There will be three temporary abbatoirs in the capital city - Kuwait City, four in Hawally, five in Jahra, two in Farwaniyah and four in Ahmadi.

Qatar announces dates for Eid Al Adha holiday

The Emiri Diwan has announced that the Eid al-Adha holiday will begin on Wednesday September 23, 2015 for ministries. Government employees would report back to work on Wednesday September 30, the Qatar News Agency has reported.

The Diwan noted that for Qatar Central Bank (QCB), banks, QCB-supervised financial institutions and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), the Governor of QCB will determine the start date of the holiday.

Al Rajhi Bank announces Eid hours

Al Rajhi Bank announced that work resumes on the second day of the Eid holiday for 145 branches and Tahweel centers, with the exception of airport branches which will operate 24 hours a day during the Eid holiday.

The branches were chosen to provide coverage for all areas of KSA in addition to the new e-facilities at the Sulaimania branch in Riyadh, which is equipped with ATMs and interactive machines. Customers will be served during working hours.
Saleh Al Zumaea, Acting GM, individual banking group, stated that this large number of branches working during the holiday reflects the bank's dedication to be available for citizens and residents that require banking services. Electronic channels will be available around the clock, with more than 4,000 ATMs and more than 45,000 POS devices all over the kingdom, in addition to the bank’s website and Al Rajhi phone banking.

There are airport branches at King Khaled Airport in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, King Fahd Airport in Dammam, and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah.

BML announces Eid hours

The Bank of Maldives (BML) Main Branch will open on 22 September 2015 from 8:30am to 2:00pm and will offer deposit and withdrawal services. In addition, the Bank’s eight Self-Service Banking units will offer customers the opportunity to deposit and withdraw cash 24 hours a day during holidays.

In the atolls, the Bank now has over 100 cash agents that allows customers to withdraw up to MVR 2,000 per day. BML’s Customer Service hotline 333 0200, Internet banking services and ATMs across the country will all be available 24 hours per day.

BML's Head of Customer Service, Moosa Nimal commented, “We are pleased to announce our commitment to support customers 24x7 during the Eid holiday. With our investments in self-service banking, customers can now deposit, withdraw, transfer and make payments, any day, at any time.”

Interested?

Self-service banking units are located at:

BML Head Office ground floor, Majeedhee Magu Branch, Bazar Branch, BML Lite, Velaanaage, Boduthakurufaanu Magu (near Artificial Beach), Ministry of Finance & Treasury (Ameenee Magu) and Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (INIA).

Check locations of BML cash agents

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