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They met once and got engaged two weeks later: Inside an arranged marriage in Singapore

From left: PR senior associate Zakkiethunnisa Ziawdeen, 27, and aircraft technician Basheer Ahamed Mohamed Azarudeen, 32, who were matchmade by their families, photographed on March 29, 2026.
From left: PR senior associate Zakkiethunnisa Ziawdeen, 27, and aircraft technician Basheer Ahamed Mohamed Azarudeen, 32, who were matchmade by their families, photographed on March 29, 2026.

France bans planned gathering of Muslims in Paris area, citing security risk

The Muslim faithful attend the Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Saint-Denis, near Paris.
The Muslim faithful attend the Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Saint-Denis, near Paris.

‘The mosque, the river, the sea’: Why Terengganu folk say they need little else to be happy

The Malaysian Happiness Index ranked Terengganu at the top of its 2024 report.
The Malaysian Happiness Index ranked Terengganu at the top of its 2024 report.

Iranians hold Eid prayers as Middle East war rages on

Iranians take part in Eid al-Fitr prayers in Tehran, Iran on March 21 .
Iranians take part in Eid al-Fitr prayers in Tehran, Iran on March 21 .

Muslim community in Singapore grateful for peace of mind and heart during Ramadan: Faishal Ibrahim 

Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim greeting congregants at Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers at Masjid Sultan on March 21.
Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim greeting congregants at Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers at Masjid Sultan on March 21.

Jerusalem’s Muslims despair as war shuts Al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid

The worshippers managed to take up a position next to Herod’s Gate as the police relented for a few minutes and allowed the street prayers to take place.
The worshippers managed to take up a position next to Herod’s Gate as the police relented for a few minutes and allowed the street prayers to take place.

Price rises due to Iran war dampen Eid festivities in Pakistan

People in Lahore, Pakistan ride an overcrowded bus while returning to their hometowns ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
People in Lahore, Pakistan ride an overcrowded bus while returning to their hometowns ahead of Eid al-Fitr.

Muslims in Singapore to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on March 21: Mufti

Hari Raya Light Up and first day of the Bazaar Raya Geylang Serai, on Fen 14, 2026.
Hari Raya Light Up and first day of the Bazaar Raya Geylang Serai, on Fen 14, 2026.

Syrian authorities ban alcohol in capital Damascus

People enjoying a night out in the Bab Touma neighbourhood of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
People enjoying a night out in the Bab Touma neighbourhood of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in 2024.

Two brothers arrested in France over ‘deadly and antisemitic’ plot: Anti-terror prosecutors

French municipal police patrol in downtown Marseille.
French municipal police patrol in downtown Marseille.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.