Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, has begun in various Muslim-majority countries worldwide, including Bangladesh, Iran, and India. According to reports, the first day of fasting, also known as Roza, will be observed on Thursday, February 19.
In Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, Palestine, and Afghanistan, the first day of fasting has also started. In Qatar’s capital, Doha, the traditional method of announcing the end of fasting was observed by firing cannons, while thousands of fasting individuals gathered at the Masjid-e-Nabvi for the first Iftar.
In Gaza, humanitarian organizations have arranged Iftar for the homeless Palestinians. The grandeur of Ramadan is evident in the Middle East, with mosques adorned with lights, traditional lanterns, and bustling markets.
The Gaza Peace Board meeting is taking place at the Donald Trump Institute of Peace, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in attendance. Iran and Russia have conducted joint military exercises in the Gulf of Oman and the Northern Indian Ocean.
The British media reports that police had announced in early February that they would investigate allegations. A few hours later, there would be no chance of evacuating Polish citizens from Iran: Polish Prime Minister has stated that South Korea’s Court has made this decision in the case of the short-term martial law imposed in December 2024.
Jan Jensen Huang, the co-founder of NVIDIA, has also canceled his high-level participation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that any new US attacks on Iran would have severe consequences.
A robot dog created by China was unveiled at a major AI summit in a leading Indian University, but was met with severe criticism for being presented as an Indian achievement. A White House official further stated that there is no need for large-scale US military presence in Syria.
A 65-year-old former employee of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) allegedly strangled his wife to death. The aforementioned regulation has been officially adopted after being signed by the Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
In occupied Jerusalem, Israeli forces arrested the Imam of Masjid-e-Aqsa, Sheikh Muhammad Al-Abassi, before Ramadan. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, more than 72,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military operations.
According to foreign media, US President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on attacking Iran. The price of a 10-kilo bag of flour has been reduced by half. A 12-pound bag of flour is now available for 6 pounds and 25 pence.
In the UK, the beginning of Ramadan has been observed on two different days this year, with some following the calendar tradition and others starting on Thursday. Hockey players have been informed about the unpleasant incidents that occurred during the Pro League, with Chairman PCB Mushtaq Ahmad expressing regret.
The World Cup qualifying round will begin in Egypt on March 1. The Sports Board has made timely payment of its financial obligations. Administrative and operational irregularities have occurred at the Hockey Federation level.
New discoveries of oil and gas have been made in the district of Tando Allahyar in Sindh. According to the spokesperson of OGDC, daily gas production of 97 million cubic feet is expected from the West-3 well.
Dr. Nadeem Qureshi, a doctor at PIMS Hospital, has expressed hope and amazement about the recovery of patients. The case of the arrest of Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been discussed.
Note: The article is a translation and adaptation of the original Urdu text. Some changes have been made to make it suitable for an English-speaking audience.
