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Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar condemns Israeli plan to seize control of Ibrahimi Mosque
The State of Qatar has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli occupation plan to transfer the authority of the administration and supervision of the Ibrahimi Mosque from the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs and the Municipality of Hebron to the Jewish religious council in Kiryat Arba settlement, describing it a blatant violation of international laws and legitimate international resolutions and a provocation to the feelings of Muslims around the world. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed, in a statement on Friday, the State of Qatar's categorical rejection of attempts to alter the historical and legal status of the Ibrahimi Mosque and all holy sites in the Occupied Palestinian territories, and at the same time called on the international community to uphold its moral and legal responsibilities to protect religious sanctities in Palestine, and to compel Israeli occupation authorities to halt their criminal plans aimed at erasing the authentic identity of the Palestinian people.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE condemns Israeli plan to seize control of Ibrahimi Mosque
18 July 2025 16:56 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) The United Arab Emirates has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli plan to transfer authority and administration of the Ibrahimi Mosque from the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs and the Hebron Municipality to the Jewish Religious Council in the Kiryat Arba settlement, which constitutes a grave violation of the historical and legal status quo at the Ibrahimi a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed the importance of respecting the status quo at the holy sites, and called for an immediate halt to all unilateral and provocative actions that risk destabilising the occupied Palestinian territories and undermining international efforts toward UAE called on the international community to uphold its responsibilities in safeguarding the holy sites and preserving their religious and historical status. The Ministry emphasised the importance of supporting all regional and international initiatives aimed at advancing the peace process in the Middle East and ending illegal practices that undermine the two-state solution.
Middle East Eye
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Israeli settler council seizes control of historic Ibrahimi Mosque in West Bank
Israeli authorities have stripped the Palestinian-run Hebron municipality of administrative powers over the Ibrahimi Mosque and transferred them to a settler religious council, the Israel Hayom daily reported on Tuesday. Describing the move as a "historic and unprecedented change", the newspaper said Israeli authorities plan to make "structural changes" at the site. The Ibrahimi compound - known to Israelis as the Cave of the Patriarchs - was split into a mosque and synagogue following the 1994 massacre of dozens of Palestinian worshippers at the hands of American-Israeli settler Baruch Goldstein. The report said that "this is the most dramatic work to be done at the site since 1994, as part of a fundamental changes taking place at the site". Local Palestinians say the Israeli government has been slowly chipping away at Palestinian influence over the site, which, as the believed burial place of the prophet Abraham, is the second-holiest place in Judaism. For the first time this year, Israeli authorities also refused to hand over all sections of the mosque to the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, as is customary on the Friday of Ramadan. The move marked a significant departure from past practice. A picture shows the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on 16 March 2024. (AFP)
Observer
24-06-2025
- General
- Observer
Ministry calls for sighting of Muharram crescent
Muscat: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs called upon all citizens and residents across the Sultanate of Oman to sight the crescent of the month of Muharram for the year 1447 AH. The observation is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 29, corresponding to June 25, 2025. Those who succeed in sighting the crescent are requested to contact the offices of the respective walis.
Observer
17-06-2025
- General
- Observer
‘Basaer' religious initiative launched to empower women
The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, represented by the Women's Education and Guidance Department, has launched Basaer, a religious initiative aimed at deepening the understanding and appreciation of the Holy Quran. The event was held under the auspices of Her Highness Sayyidah Dr Rawnaq bint Turki al Said. The initiative targets over 200 women from various governmental and private institutions in Muscat Governorate, including Quran teachers, religious guides and female employees. Basaer seeks to instil love and reverence for the Holy Quran, promoting its values and teachings as a guiding light for both personal and community life. 'This initiative carries profound spiritual significance that Omani women need in their life journey,' said Her Highness Sayyidah Dr Rawnaq. 'It represents a path to a happy and fulfilling life today and in the future, rooted in the teachings of the Holy Quran.' She urged women to actively engage in such initiatives, noting that they offer invaluable opportunities to acquire religious knowledge and insight. The opening day featured a keynote address by Shamsa al Rahbi, Director of the Women's Education and Guidance Department, who highlighted the importance of adhering to the principles and teachings of true Islam, as revealed in the Holy Quran. She emphasised that true happiness and goodness in this life are found through obedience to divine guidance. The programme also included two working papers: 'The Message of Man in This Life, and the Role of the Holy Quran in Bringing Happiness to Humanity', presented by Dr Thuraya al Barashdi, and 'Real-Life Experiences of Individuals and Families Who Benefited from the Holy Quran', presented by Shamsa al Rahbi. At the conclusion of the day's proceedings, Her Highness Sayyidah Dr Rawnaq honoured the participating institutions and the speakers for their contributions to the initiative. - ONA
