Tag: Ramadan
Macedonia 08.04.23 | 14:46

Yesterday’s gunfight in Skopje was caused by argument in a bread line during the Ramadan fast

The reason for the gunfight in Skopje’s Cair district yesterday was an argument between Muslims observing the Ramadan fast, who were queuing for bread. Two groups, of two and four men, got into a fight while waiting in front of a bakery, that was selling bread to the people breaking the fast. The...
Macedonia 09.06.20 | 09:31

Government meets to decide whether to reintroduce the curfew

The Macedonian Government is expected to meet today to discuss introducing new restrictions on movement as the Second Wave of the coronavirus epidemic is gripping the country. Most restrictions were abolished two weeks ago, when the Government declared a victory over the epidemic, but as soon as this...
Macedonia 25.05.20 | 09:55

Macedonia enters the second day of the Ramadan lockdown

The Ramadan lockdown continues today, for a second day in a row. Citizens are ordered to remain in their homes, unless they are working in essential businesses or have permits. The lockdown ends on Tuesday morning. It was introduced the prevent the large family gatherings over the end of Islamic month...
Macedonia 24.05.20 | 18:48

Reis Rexhepi declares victory over the coronavirus even as fears grow that the Ramadan celebrations will lead to a new spike

Fresh out of his wedding, the head of the Islamic Community in Macedonia Reis Sulejman efendi Rexhepi, triumphantly declared the coronavirus to be dead. We say it is dead. We beat it. That’s why we are here, an animated Rexhepi told the press today as the Ramadan Bajram festivities began. Macedonia...
Macedonia 22.05.20 | 21:03

The government has succumbed to pressure from believers and the IRC

Today, the government succumbed to the pressure that the IRC has been exerting for some time, that is, it has threatened not to respect the curfew for the Ramadan holiday. The IRC chief publicly said yesterday that believers would go to the mosque during the holiday. That is why today the government...
Macedonia 22.05.20 | 09:39

Government expected to reach a decision about the Ramadan lockdown today

The Macedonian Government is supposed to make a decision on the weekend curfew today. As Muslims celebrate Ramadan Bajram – Eid, large gatherings are expected which could to the spread of the coronavirus. Some in the Government is considering having a lockdown for the entirety of Sunday and Monday...
Macedonia 23.04.20 | 20:08

Mosques will be open, IRC head Rexhepi urges believers to celebrate Ramadan at home

Mosques will be open, but the head of the Islamic Religious Community, Sulejman Rexhepi, in his address on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, told believers to respect the government’s recommendations on the coronavirus pandemic. I urge you to adhere to Islamic principles about yourself...
Macedonia 23.04.20 | 15:14

Mickoski congratulates the beginning of the month of Ramadan to the Islamic community in Macedonia

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski congratulated to the Muslims in Macedonia on the start of the month of Ramadan. The month of love,peace and joy is also an encouragement to renew your ties with those you love and with all people of good will. Respecting the religious differences and building a...
Macedonia 22.04.20 | 21:31

Spasovski insists that the decision to relax the curfew was not driven by the coming Ramadan Bajram Islamic holiday

When asked, interim Prime Minister Oliver Spasovski denied that the coronavirus rules are being relaxed because of the coming Ramadan Bajram Muslim holiday. The curfews and lockdowns were at their peak for the Easter holidays this weekend, but now the Government is proposing relaxing the rules, which...
World 05.06.19 | 17:54

Ramadan causes taxi shortage at Berlin airport

In recent days there have been around 500 fewer taxis at the ranks of Berlin-Tegel airport, as Muslim drivers celebrate the end of Ramadan. The month-long Muslim fast of Ramadan came to an end on Tuesday. The end of Ramadan is traditionally celebrated with a three-day “breaking the fast”...

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