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Islam

Entrepreneur under probe by religious authority in Malaysia over ghost-themed party for daughters

The event was said to have contained elements deemed inconsistent with Islamic teachings.
The event was said to have contained elements deemed inconsistent with Islamic teachings.

First group of Singaporean haj pilgrims return

The group consisted of 302 pilgrims from seven MUIS-authorised travel agents.
The group consisted of 302 pilgrims from seven MUIS-authorised travel agents.

Muslim faithful leave Mecca after haj shadowed by war, scorching heat

Muslim pilgrims gather at the Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage.
Muslim pilgrims gather at the Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage.

Pertapis’ live korban benefits 500 lower-income families

Korban is the Muslim ritual of sacrificing livestock as an act of worship and is observed during Hari Raya Haji.
Korban is the Muslim ritual of sacrificing livestock as an act of worship and is observed during Hari Raya Haji.

Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ at haj gripped by intense heat

Muslims in Cairo gather to start Eid al-Adha, or the Great Day of Sacrifice, marking the end of the annual haj pilgrimage.
Muslims in Cairo gather to start Eid al-Adha, or the Great Day of Sacrifice, marking the end of the annual haj pilgrimage.

PM Wong heartened by resilience and community spirit on Hari Raya Haji

Staff at Pertapis Halfway House in Geylang preparing sheep for korban on May 27.
Staff at Pertapis Halfway House in Geylang preparing sheep for korban on May 27.

No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid

Palestinians shop on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage,  in Khan Yunis southern of Gaza Strip on May 26, 2026.
Palestinians shop on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage,  in Khan Yunis southern of Gaza Strip on May 26, 2026.

Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as haj reaches peak

Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Forum: Safeguard annual Korban from logistical delays

Alternative options to be offered to Muslims performing korban with The Meat Brothers

The Meat Brothers said details regarding adjusted pricing or refund arrangements will be shared.
The Meat Brothers said details regarding adjusted pricing or refund arrangements will be shared.

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