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As the holy month draws to a close, it is time to size up our thoughts, actions, food consumption, wastage, and reevaluate our attitude towards the environment. Just as Islam encourages moderation and...

While the social iftars organized by various public and private entities and individuals across the country are gaining much popularity, iftars organized by the labourers for the labourers are proving...

MUSCAT: Oman's largest Zoo by size and number of ferocious animals, reptiles and birds, will open its doors to public on second day of Eid in Ibra, according to the promoters of the 'Safari World'...

Donating blood or platelets does not affect one's fasting and one can very well donate blood and take part in the support to healthcare system in the country.There has been a reduction in the number...

Muscat: Oman's largest Zoo by size and number of ferocious animals, reptiles and birds, will open its doors to public on second day of Eid in Ibra, according to the promoters of the 'Safari World'...

MUSCAT: The longest handwritten holy Quran is now in Oman as the calligraphist, who won the world record for the same is on a short visit to the Sultanate aiming to meet with higher officials of the...

Fasting during the holy month is the process of detoxifying our mind, body and soul and the benefits of refraining from excess food and cleansing ones thoughts will have immense benefits.On the other...

In Islam, the term ‘Giving’ encompasses a multitude of meanings, and it is one of the acts that the religion urges its followers to experience and feel the warmth of, because charity, including...

For those in Palestine, especially in Gaza, Rafah and Ramallah, fasting began months ago and within the holy month of Ramadhan, they renewed their grit and spiritual power, according to the...

A whopping amount of food is going to the trash every day during the holy month of Ramadhan and the volume of waste is soaring , according to NGOs working in this area.Ramadhan is usually the month...

Mentalist Adarsh Aathi, known for his awe-inspiring mentalism performance; as well as a writer, motivational speaker and an influencer, will perform in Oman with his 'Insomnia' at Madinat Al Irfan...

MUSCAT: As many as 65 per cent of the jobs that our future generation will be working in the next decade do not exist today and the job scenario will take a mammoth leap from what it is today to what...

The Omani-Bahraini Friendship Society organised the second edition of the Omani-Bahraini bazaar under the auspices of Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment...

MUSCAT: Bion Genetic Laboratory, Oman’s first and only genetic laboratory in the private sector in Oman, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Oman Down Syndrome Association...

The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA), represented by the Department of Islamic Information and Cultural Exchange at Ifta Office, held the 7th edition of the Ta’aruf event, giving...

The Ruwi Clock Tower area witnessed on Friday the largest community Iftar hosting nearly 5,000 people, thanks to the Deccan Wing of the Indian Social Club (ISC).The annual Iftar saw a large number of...

Lights remained turned off with many of the citizens and expatriates taking part in the Earth Hour from 8.30 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday as the world observed an hour reminding of the need to conserve...

Muscat: As the holy month enters the second phase, the number of companies distributing iftar kits has increased.Muscat, like many other cities, is witnessing a beeline of people, mostly bachelors and...

If you happen to see a bike carrying Indian registration plate and flags of Oman and India swaying in the wind, rest assured, a man is on a mission to spread the message of friendship, camaraderie and...

A fitness campaign is gaining good response from Omanis and expatriates. This comes in the wake of the recent finding that more than half of the Omani population are now overweight or obese with 30...