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ABC News
07-06-2025
- ABC News
Tabarak Al Jrood
Thousands of Muslims across Perth and Western Australia are coming together to celebrate the start of one of the biggest holidays on the Islamic calendar. 1h ago 1 hours ago Sat 7 Jun 2025 at 12:11am While younger Australians are tuning out of politics, researchers say people aged in their 30s to early 40s are the most disengaged group. Mon 28 Apr Mon 28 Apr Mon 28 Apr 2025 at 4:17am As the WA election draws promises to address the housing crisis, in one part of Perth where suburbs are bursting at the seams and homelessness is rising, services are pleading for urgent help. Thu 20 Mar Thu 20 Mar Thu 20 Mar 2025 at 2:46am Children exposed to domestic violence are often the forgotten victims of the crime, but a new study aims to uncover their hidden voices. Tue 25 Feb Tue 25 Feb Tue 25 Feb 2025 at 9:13pm A senior academic says the university is relying on manual processes as services are slowed down in the attack, while semester one begins. Wed 19 Feb Wed 19 Feb Wed 19 Feb 2025 at 9:10am Perth's housing crisis is so dire, Kerry Mitchell-Bathgate is using her son's hospital room as a makeshift bedsit while she struggles to find a roof to put over her head. Thu 20 Mar Thu 20 Mar Thu 20 Mar 2025 at 2:43am As new heat records are set in southern parts of the state, the damage from Tropical Cyclone Sean is revealed further north, including a sinkhole. Wed 22 Jan Wed 22 Jan Wed 22 Jan 2025 at 5:06am The bodies of a pilot and two foreign tourists have been recovered after a seaplane crash off Rottnest Island, WA authorities say. Wed 8 Jan Wed 8 Jan Wed 8 Jan 2025 at 5:32am A $1.5 million package to revive the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Cottesloe has been announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, but organisers say there's not enough time to save next year's event. Fri 6 Dec Fri 6 Dec Fri 6 Dec 2024 at 6:58am The family of a mother allegedly murdered by her son in Geraldton say she repeatedly asked for help but was ultimately failed by the system. Thu 5 Dec Thu 5 Dec Thu 5 Dec 2024 at 8:23am Basil Zempilas says he "expects" Libby Mettam to lead the WA Liberals to the March state election following a Tuesday party room meeting in which she survived a leadership challenge. Tue 26 Nov Tue 26 Nov Tue 26 Nov 2024 at 8:16am Passengers are met with bizarre scenes as a television personality wrangles a snake onboard a plane in Western Australia's north. Thu 21 Nov Thu 21 Nov Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 7:21pm A court hears paramedic Shane John Toovey was aware Lynn Cannon's husband had stabbed her, and was still inside his Perth home, but he went inside anyway to try and save her life. Wed 13 Nov Wed 13 Nov Wed 13 Nov 2024 at 12:25pm An emergency services dispatcher downgraded the urgency of a welfare check on a Perth woman the night she was murdered because he didn't think there was an imminent threat to her life, an inquest into her death hears. Tue 12 Nov Tue 12 Nov Tue 12 Nov 2024 at 9:30am An inquest into the murder of Perth woman Lynn Cannon by her former partner is examining the actions of WA police on the night she died, and whether there was a missed opportunity to save her life. Mon 11 Nov Mon 11 Nov Mon 11 Nov 2024 at 10:34am While some places have seen record winter rainfall, another sets a new all-time state and national temperature record for the coldest season. Thu 5 Sep Thu 5 Sep Thu 5 Sep 2024 at 8:17am A seven-year-old who was allegedly smothered, choked and sexually assaulted by a man who broke into her home in the Perth suburb of Ellenbrook, told police she was not sure if it was a "nightmare or real". Tue 3 Sep Tue 3 Sep Tue 3 Sep 2024 at 8:01am A man who was part of an operation to import half a tonne of cocaine into WA is sentenced to 22 years in prison. Sat 24 Aug Sat 24 Aug Sat 24 Aug 2024 at 2:02am When Ebony Jones received a phone call from the daughter of a friend saying her father was bashing her mum, she got straight in her car and went to help protect them. Tue 13 Aug Tue 13 Aug Tue 13 Aug 2024 at 9:22pm In light of a potentially escalating war between Lebanon and Israel, Australians in Lebanon are asked to leave and others are told to avoid travel. But many won't be deterred. Thu 1 Aug Thu 1 Aug Thu 1 Aug 2024 at 11:58pm Betty Bunning, who painted under the name Elizabeth Blair Barber, was a prolific WA artist whose brilliance was largely overlooked at the time — and it's led to a search for answers about eight mystery portraits. Fri 26 Jul Fri 26 Jul Fri 26 Jul 2024 at 1:46am The family of a toddler who died at a Perth hospital say they will consider taking legal action if their son's death isn't investigated further. Wed 24 Jul Wed 24 Jul Wed 24 Jul 2024 at 10:07am Authorities arrest an American man over the fatal stabbing of a Perth man during a holiday to Thailand. Tue 23 Jul Tue 23 Jul Tue 23 Jul 2024 at 8:38am A Perth home builder with scores of unfinished projects on the books is no longer able to legally undertake construction works. Thu 18 Jul Thu 18 Jul Thu 18 Jul 2024 at 8:59am Families dealing with food allergies say the price of their weekly shop has more than doubled, with calls for subsidised groceries to help relieve the pressure on people suffering from coeliac disease. Wed 17 Jul Wed 17 Jul Wed 17 Jul 2024 at 12:49am
Grazia USA
26-05-2025
- Grazia USA
A Long Weekend Ahead: These Are The Confirmed Eid Al Adha 2025 Holiday Dates In The GCC
Photo: @niaamroun Instagram There's a long weekend ahead as one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, Eid Al Adha, approaches. Like most significant Islamic holidays, the exact dates are confirmed via the sighting of the moon ( this time the Dhu Al Hijjah crescent). This year, according to astronomers from the Arab world are expected to sight the moon on May 27, 2025, which will finalise the dates. With Eid Al Adha just over the horizon, several countries in the Gulf have already announced their official public dates for Eid Al Adha, confirming extended breaks to ring in the occasion. Below, GRAZIA brings you the confirmed Eid Al Adha holiday dates in the GCC. Kuwait The Kuwait Council of Ministers have officially declared that June 5 (Thursday), to June 9 (Monday), 2025, will be the nation's public holiday. Falling on a Thursday and lasting till Monday, this means Kuwait can expect a five-day holiday, with work resuming on Tuesday. Qatar An announcement made by the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad AKL Thani, confirmed that Qatar will enjoy a five-day holiday starting on June 5 (Arafat Day) to June 9, 2025. The Saudi Exchange While the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has yet to announce to officially confirm the public holiday dates, the Saudi Exchange, also known as Tadawul, has announced its six-day break. It will remain closed from June 5 to June 10, 2025, with work resuming the next day on June 11, 2025. Oman According to astronomical calculations, Oman will be observing the first day of Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, 2025. With a five-day holiday, it has been predicted that the Dhul Hijjah moon will be visible on May 27, 2025, according to local astronomers. Under the Royal Degree No. 88/2022, Oman will observe the holidays from Dhul Hijjah 9 to 12, with an extended day off as Eid falls on a Friday, which means a five-day break from June 7 to June 9, 2025. How many days will the UAE get for Eid al Adha 2025? According to the UAE's official holiday calendar, Eid Al Adha 2025 is expected to bring a four-day break in June, starting with Arafat Day on Thursday, June 5, followed by Eid Al Adha celebrations from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8. If the lunar month of Dhu Al Qa'dah is extended to 30 days instead of 29, the break could shift by a day, starting on Friday, June 6 and ending on Monday, June 9. What is Dhu Al Hijjah? Dull Hijjah (also known as the Month of Pilgrimage) is the 12th and final month of the Islamic Calendar. It is to be one of the holiest periods, especially the first ten days, which is considered an extremely blessed time. topics: Eid Al Adha 2025, Eid AL Adha break, Eid Al Adha holidays, EID AL ADHA UAE, Eid Al Adha In Saudi Arabia, Eid Al Adha In Oman, Eid Al Adha In Kuwait, Eid Al Adha In Oman In Qatar, Qatar, oman, Kuwait, SAUDI ARABIA, Dubai, UAE, featured
Khaleej Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Kuwait announces Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday for public sector
Earlier this week, Kuwait announced the Eid Al Adha holiday for the public sector. Government employees will get June 5 to June 9 off for the Islamic holiday. They will return to office on Tuesday, June 10. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle. According to astronomical calculations, Arafah Day is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5. In the UAE, Arafah Day, which is considered the holiest day in Islam, falls on Dhul Hijjah 9 — will be a holiday in UAE. This will be followed by a three-day break for the Islamic festival Eid Al Adha (Dhul Hijjah 10-12). The Eid Al Adha break will then run from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, in the UAE. However, official dates are subject to sighting of the Moon.
