MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — As Ramadan enters its opening days, the Maldives Correctional Service has begun officially conducting Taraweeh prayers inside prison mosques for the first time in the country’s history. Authorities confirmed that nightly Ramadan prayers are now being held at Maafushi Prison and Asseyri Prison, the Maldives’ main correct...
COTABATO CITY, Philippines (MNTV) – In preparation for the holy month of Ramadan this year, the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has launched a 30-day Ramadan Meal Plan to ensure healthier food for the faithful, reports the Inquirer. It was launched by the MOH Health Promotion Unit [&helli...
WASHINGTON (MNTV) – Muslims across the world are awaiting the sighting of the crescent moon that will mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan, expected to begin Wednesday in some countries and Thursday in others. The difference reflects local moon-sighting traditions and time zones, meaning the sacred month often starts on different ...
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced a comprehensive Ramadan operational plan built around ten strategic pillars and more than 100 initiatives aimed at enriching worshippers’ spiritual experience. Officials said the plan focuses on expanding educational program...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Visit Qatar has launched its Ramadan 2026 campaign under the theme “Qatar, Your Home in Ramadan,” aiming to position the country as a welcoming destination where the spirit of the holy month extends beyond private homes into public spaces. The campaign targets both residents and international visitors, emphasizing traditio...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Civil society groups, corporate actors and government officials in Bangladesh have discussed how zakat, a mandatory form of Islamic almsgiving, could be more systematically used to address poverty and social inequality in the country, amid concerns that its economic potential remains largely underutilized. The discus...
HAMA, Syria (MNTV) — Authorities in Syria’s central city of Hama launched the “Aswaq al-Kheir” market festival, an initiative aimed at helping residents prepare for Ramadan through reduced prices and consolidated shopping options. The market, hosted at the historic Khan Rustum Pasha, brings together around 80 national companies offering discou...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of the country’s first dedicated national health hotline, a move officials say is intended to improve access to medical guidance as millions prepare for the start of Ramadan. The hotline, unveiled on Feb. 4, will begin operations on Feb. 18, coinciding [&h...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has announced plans to formally integrate Quran studies into its national secondary school examination system, marking a significant policy step that aligns education reform with the country’s Islamic foundations. Education Minister Dr Ismail Shafeeu said the Quran would be introduced as a subject in the O’...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives is preparing to roll out a nationwide digital system for the payment of Fitr Zakat, a mandatory Islamic charitable contribution made at the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, as part of efforts to modernize religious welfare administration. The initiative follows an agreement signed between Maldives Zakat...
