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ERC distributes Zakat Al Fitr to 1,270 families in Mukalla, Yemen
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has started the distribution of Zakat Al Fitr in Mukalla, Hadramaut Governorate in Yemen, benefiting around 1,270 families facing challenging economic and living conditions in the region.
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Moon not sighted in India, Eid-al-Fitr to be celebrated on April 11
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings
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ERC increases Iftar meals at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Indonesia to 12,000 da
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has intensified its Ramadan programmes at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Solo, Indonesia
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Ramzan: Emirates Red Crescent organises Iftar Programme for 12,000 in Nige
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has organised a Ramadan Iftar programme for 12,000 people in a number of cities in the Republic of Niger.
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Biden administration "outraged" by Israeli airstrike killing aid workers i
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
President Joe Biden also spoke with Jose Andres, the founder of the affected organisation and conveyed his condolences.
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Emirates Red Crescent concludes Al Khair Medical Week in Yemen
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Al Khair Medical Week organised by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) at the Al Mahwar Medical Centre in Rabwat Khalaf in the city of Mukalla, Hadramaut Governorate, Yemen, witnessed a large turnout from the local population, with about 1,000 people benefiting from its medical services.
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Third Emirati aid ship to leave for Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Upon the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), and as part of the "Gallant Knight 3" operation, a third Emirati aid ship will depart the UAE within the next two days to El Arish, E
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Ramzan starts on Monday after moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The devotees will usher into the holy Ramzan, a month-long journey of spiritual devotion, fasting and community as the crescent moon was sighted in Hawtat Sudair in Saudi Arabia, Arab News reported.
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Hamdan bin Zayed chairs Emirates Red Crescent board meeting
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Sheikh Hamdan directed the board to expand the number of beneficiaries of Emirates Red Crescent's Ramadan programmes locally and globally, and to increase Ramadan aid to the Palestinian people in Gaza as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3.
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Afghanistan: Heavy snowfall claims 15 lives, injures dozens
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In response to the crisis, Afghanistan has announced the formation of a committee comprising various ministries to address the damages, particularly to livestock owners.
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Israel refutes UN claims it delayed medical aid for Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) refuted allegations that Israel interfered with medical aid for Gazan civilians by detaining local medics without cause, pointing out that it was the UN which cho
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Second UAE aid ship arrives at Al Arish Port; carrying 4,544 tonnes of hum
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The arrival of the ship was witnessed by Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; Mariam Khalifa Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt; Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of Emirates Red Crescent; and Major General Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fadil Sh
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