Selangor Sultan will not hold breaking-of-fast events this year
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's tradition of attending the breaking-of-fast and 'terawih' prayer events with the people at mosques will not take place this year.
Wed Apr 08 2020
Terawih prayers, greatest test of patience
As Dr. Yasir Qadhi of the Al-Maghrib Institute explains it, the linking of sabr (patience) to this month of fasting is self evident and obvious, because it is during this month.
Sun Jun 25 2017
Group guns down religious teacher, seriously injures son in Pattani
A religious teacher was shot dead and his son, seriously injured when they were set upon by a group of unknown gunmen after the victims performed the Terawih prayers.
Wed Jun 21 2017
'Muslims must make full use of Ramadan'
Muslims must also take the opportunity to boost their devotion to God and family ties during the holy month, Sabah Youth and Sports Minister Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan says.
Wed Jul 02 2014
Caught committing 'khalwat' during Ramadan
As most Muslims welcome the month of Ramadan with terawih prayers at night, something else occurred in Alor Setar.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024