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Salman Khan discreetly attends Eid prayers in Johannesburg
The Bollywood actor made a surprise visit to Johannesburg to experience the local fan reaction to his latest film 'Sikander', attending prayers discreetly before heading to a local cinema
Eid-ul-Fitr: harvesting fruits of virtue
A time for reflection and generosity
Eid meat distributed to needy communities
The Qurbani meat was distributed in Cafda Village and Parkwood yesterday as part of its Share the Care campaign.
Gaza rescuers report deadly strikes although clashes slow for Eid
Palestinians search the rubble of the Harb family home during search operations following overnight Israeli strikes in al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, on June 18.
Eid ul-Adha’s profound lessons are for humanity to celebrate and emulate
ONE of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic faith, Eid ul-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”, will be commemorated by Muslims across the country today (June 17).
Maitland Street iftar meant to unite the community ends in complaints over protocols
Last month, the Maitland Muslim Congregation (MMC) hosted a mass iftar in front of the mosque in Coronation Road, partially blocking off the road.
Afghan tailors outfit Eid celebrations with gleaming garb
Costing from 1500 to 30000 Afghanis (R7814), a small fortune in a country where some 85% live on less than a dollar a day according to the UN, the men's suits come in infinite variations.
4 easy ways to use up leftovers from Eid
Food is a large part of any celebration and festivals mean volumes. Here’s how you can breathe new life into your leftover Eid dishes.
Burfee sojee recipe
With the festival of Eid around the corner, the Post together with Reezwanah Seedat is publishing much loved recipes as families gather to share the day with treats.
Burfee Cake recipe
With the festival of Eid around the corner, the Post together with Reezwanah Seedat is publishing much loved recipes as families gather to share the day with treats.
3 celebratory recipes to make for your Eid al-Fitr feast
For those hosting the celebration, the day before can be hectic, as Eid feasts have elaborate dishes. Here are a few ideas:
‘No grounds for tightening border control in Denmark’ following Qur’an-burning protests
Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard added that Copenhagen was closely monitoring the situation with the recent Qur’an-burning protests in the country.
Millions of Muslims descend on Mecca despite high costs of making the global journey
Officials say 2023 could be the biggest number of pilgrims on record after three years of Covid restrictions.
Brunei among safest countries for female Muslim travellers, annual travel report finds
Brunei scored highly on faith restrictions, places of prayer and airport services but declined on destination marketing, connectivity and enabling environment.
Celebrity cookbook author Fatima Sydow launches new book celebrating Cape Malay culture
In her latest book, Sydow takes us on a nostalgic journey through the memories of the many important feasts celebrated in her Cape Malay culture.
‘It is a blessing to be able to spend holidays with family and loved ones’, says UAE president
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ruler and president, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, shares intimate family picture on vacation in South Africa.
Traditional Eid dishes from around the world
Eid is a joyous day filled with happiness and focuses on giving and sharing love, kindness, and food.
How to wish your Muslim friends and family for Eid
As the holy month of Ramadaan draws to a close, many Muslims around the world are preparing for Eid celebrations. But how do you express your support for your Muslim friends, loved ones and colleagues on this blessed day?
UAE royals close off holy month of Ramadaan with luxury safari holiday in Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape gets nod of approval as a luxury safari destination of choice from UAE royals.
Eid dessert ideas for your holiday table
Eid brings a variety of desserts to the table, and everyone has their own preference for recipes, which varies from home to home.
The latest IOL Food magazine provides delicious recipes to celebrate Eid
As with any joyous occasion, food is a big part of Eid.
Old favourites with a modern twist: Special dishes to prepare for Eid
These recipes deliver on flavour.
Halaal restaurants in your city for Eid celebrations
While load shedding can certainly be a frustrating and disruptive challenge, it’s not necessarily a deterrent for those who wish to celebrate Eid at a restaurant.
Eid: whats on trend
IF YOU were wondering about the fashion trends for Eid ul-Fitr, then look no further than Fatima and Fairyal Jooma.