Workers install the new Kiswa, a black silk and gold-embroidered cloth that covers the Kaaba, at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca on Tuesday (16), marking the Islamic New Year. The occasion is celebrated across Muslim countries, many of which observe a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
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A frequent stop for visitors to Casablanca, the mosque impresses with its monumental scale, architectural beauty, and contemplative atmosphere. Read ANBA’s second report on tourism in Morocco.
Find out what it is like to be in a Muslim country during Eid al-Adha, Islam’s Festival of Sacrifice. The buying and selling of sheep and preparations for the ritual are part of daily life, making the experience truly unique.
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber presented business opportunities related to Muslim tourism during the Tourism Expo held in Fortaleza in northeast Brazil.
People gather in a public garden near the Siddiq Mosque, in the Heliopolis district in eastern Cairo, Egypt, after the morning prayers of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The date is observed with a public holiday of around three days in Muslim countries, along with prayers, celebrations, and
A period of fasting, but also of celebrations and donations, the holy month of Islam sees an increase in money transfers sent by foreign workers in Qatar to their home countries.
Discover a book and a comic aimed at young readers that explore Islam’s holy month. Both are available in Brazilian Portuguese.
The state is preparing a feasibility study to slaughter animals and produce meat for the halal market, which follows Islamic rules. Companies are already interested in carrying out the project.
The economic dynamism of the Muslim world was highlighted on Tuesday (28) at the closing of the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum, which discussed the halal market. The event was attended by over 2,000 participants, both in person and online.
The Halal Technical-Scientific Congress is taking place on the same days as the GHB Forum in São Paulo and featured the presentation of 12 scientific papers on its first day, Monday (27).
Brazil’s acting president, Geraldo Alckmin, spoke via video at the opening of the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum on Monday (27). He highlighted Brazil’s role in supplying the halal market and said this is linked to the country’s appreciation of all cultures and religions.
Brazilian company Alimentos Halal Brasil has already distributed more than 50 copies of a guide that instructs restaurants, hotels, and buffets on procedures for serving food to Muslims.
The Religious Council of Muslims of the Russian Federation is holding, starting Thursday (4), an event that includes a gathering of Islamic leaders, a Quran recitation contest, and a conference with authorities from other religions.
The award, promoted by a Saudi foundation, honors scholars in various fields such as Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science, as well as those recognized for Services to Islam. Applications are open until March 2026.
