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In a heartwarming display of unity, thousands of Muslims gathered in New York’s famous Times Square for a collective Tarawih prayer, marking the fifth time the event has been held on the iconic square. The event, which took place amidst the towering neon lights and advertisements, saw a large number of Muslims participating in the collective prayer. According to the organizers, nearly 2,000 Muslims, along with other needy individuals, were provided with food to break their fast, a testament to the city’s spirit of generosity.
However, the world is witnessing a different reality. In a tragic incident in Birmingham, a 18-year-old British Pakistani was killed in a stabbing attack. The latest developments in the JEFFREY EPSTEIN case have shed light on the sordid details of the scandal. The United States has deployed at least 60 fighter jets at an airbase in Jordan, a move that has raised concerns about the potential for conflict in the region.
According to experts, a severe snowstorm is expected to hit the eastern coast, including Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, with some areas expected to receive over a foot of snow. The blizzard is likely to disrupt air travel, causing inconvenience to passengers.
In other news, a disturbing incident of violence against Muslim citizens was reported in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. In a shock move, US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%. According to reports, Indian airlines have failed to pay nearly 42 billion rupees in taxes.
Russia has been working on the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles and short-range ballistic missiles at a facility in the country. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been named as the most unpopular leader worldwide, with 61% of citizens in 58 countries, including the US and Europe, disapproving of his leadership.
In a thought-provoking question, a journalist asked if the devastation in Gaza is in line with Christian values. Senator Lindsey Graham’s response was a resounding “no.” In a pre-emptive move, US forces have taken a defensive stance at airbases in Portugal, with a naval fleet led by the USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in the region.
In a bid to promote unity during Ramadan, the Saudi-based organization, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, has made it easier for Muslims to register for the act of fasting, or ‘sawm’, on its website.
Pakistan’s opposition alliance, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), held a press conference in Islamabad, where its leaders expressed their disillusionment with the government’s claims of economic progress. PTI’s leader and former finance minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, said that the government is merely engaging in political maneuvering and not making any decisive moves.
