SRINAGAR, Kashmir (MNTV) — In Indian-administered Kashmir’s remote Doda district, a 16-year-old deaf and mute girl has completed a spiritual task that has moved her entire region and beyond. Mavish Arif, a 10th-grade student from Batara Gawalo village in the Bhalesa region, handwrote the entire Holy Quran over a period of nine months—without ...
Three-day Eid al-Adha festivities spotlight Katara’s blend of heritage, art, and family entertainment Doha, Qatar (MNTV) – Qatar’s Katara Cultural Village concluded its Eid al-Adha 2025 celebrations on Sunday night, attracting large crowds and reinforcing its status as a leading cultural and tourism destination in Qatar and the wider region. O...
“Families celebrated traditions while government prepped for Expo 2030 and tourism surge,” say officials RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudis Arabia arranged the ninth edition of the Media Oasis showcase—a vibrant platform highlighting Vision 2030’s Quality of Life commitments amid growing public engagement in cultural events. The Minist...
“Every street sparkles after Eid,” says PM as authorities launch cleanliness and commodity-supply plans CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egyptians began marking Eid al‑Adha, enjoying a five-day national holiday that extends until Monday, June 9, with authorities implementing wide-ranging preparations for cleanliness, commodity availability, and public re...
Community-driven research model bridges gap between policymakers and urban poor in Dar es Salaam DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (MNTV) — A groundbreaking initiative led by the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity (IGP) is reshaping how prosperity is defined and measured in Tanzania’s urban communities, placing citizens at the center of data collection...
Saudi Arabia upgrades spiritual ambiance and infrastructure as millions of pilgrims arrive for annual pilgrimage MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Grand Mosque in Makkah now features over 120,000 lighting units, including approximately 6,900 large chandeliers and more than 500 uniquely designed lanterns and lamps. These fixtures, many adorned...
Official acknowledges gap between regulations and ground-level compliance JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia recorded more than 5,600 workplace accidents in the first quarter of 2025, with the majority occurring in the construction, manufacturing, and mining sectors, reports Indonesia Business Post. “We classify some of these inciden...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) – Morocco has imposed an unprecedented nationwide ban on animal slaughter during Eid al-Adha this year, citing severe drought and economic hardship, according to government directives and local media reports. The move comes after King Mohammed VI called on citizens to refrain from performing the traditional Islamic sacrif...
Nationwide pardons aim to promote tolerance and compassion during major Islamic holiday ABU DHABI, UAE (MNTV) — The United Arab Emirates will release more than 3,900 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha, in a gesture of clemency that reflects the nation’s values of forgiveness and social solidarity during religious occasions. The initiative was orde...
Initiative aims to embed gender equality in public finance, supporting inclusive governance and economic reform TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — A new European Union-funded initiative to integrate gender equality into Uzbekistan’s public finance system was launched in Tashkent earlier this week. The project, titled Promoting Gender Responsive Po...
