CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt and Saudi Arabia were the leading suppliers of dates to Indonesia in the early months of 2025, as the country ramped up imports ahead of Ramadan, Cairo Scene reports. Official data showed a significant increase in shipments to meet growing demand, with Egypt accounting for more than half of the […]
DENPASAR, Indonesia (MNTV) — Indonesian police in Bali province have advised travelers to avoid trips before and during Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, which falls on March 29. This year, Nyepi clashes with the peak of the Ramadan exodus, when millions of Indonesian Muslims travel to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Poli...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) – Art installations, including one resembling a faucet pouring plastic bottles into the streets of Surabaya in Indonesia, are making rounds on social media, The Peninsula Qatar reports. The installations erected by university students and environmental activists aim to raise public awareness on the Asian country’s mou...
ABUJA, Nigeria (MNTV) – Nigerian Muslim families are embracing the holy month not only as a period of spiritual reflection but also as an opportunity to reinforce familial bonds. Across the nation, communal iftars–fast breaking meals–are becoming a hallmark of this sacred time, embodying the Islamic emphasis on unity and shared experience. Fo...
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (MNTV) – Government of North African state of Mauritania has launched a series of collaborative regional workshops to promote culture and arts in the country and enable cultural diversity at the state level. The workshops aim to support local cultural initiatives and promote belonging through the establishment of specia...
ASMARA, Eritrea (MNTV) – A Northeast African nation, Eritrea, in a surprising move, has embraced an inclusive linguistic policy, allowing regional languages a space in the nation’s educational environment. With nine distinct ethnolinguistic groups, the upgraded policy prioritizes mother tongue instruction, aiming to foster inclusivity and pr...
BANJUL, Gambia (MNTV)- For nearly a decade, Edrisa Sankareh has dedicated his career to educating and advocating for hearing impaired students in the West African Muslim state of Gambia. As a special needs teacher and sign language interpreter, he has played a crucial role in improving access to education for children with hearing impairments...
OXFORD, UK (MNTV) – The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the highest-ranked Muslim-majority country in the world in the 2025 World Happiness Report, claiming the 21st spot globally in the annual rankings released this week. Kuwait, another Gulf nation, follows at 30th, ahead of other Muslim states like Saudi Arabia (32), Indonesia (83), Ir...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – Iran’s top technology university, Amirkabir, is set to host a symposium focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, aiming to develop global and local models for smart hospitals. The event, as reported by the health ministry’s website, will bring together experts to discuss AI-driven soluti...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – Nowruz, the ancient festival marking the arrival of spring and the Persian New Year, is being celebrated by more than 300 million people across the globe. Observed in countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan, Nowruz—meaning “new day” in Persian—symbolizes renew...
