Ramadan

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Mu’tamireen left stranded in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan after alleged travel operator scam

By Ragheema Mclean More than 30 Mu’tamireen (pilgrims) were left stranded in Saudi Arabia after embarking on a special Ramadan Umrah journey over the weekend. The group reportedly paid between R28,000 and R36,000 per person to a travel operator for a package that included airfare, accommodation, visas, and transfers. Speaking on VOC’s Ramadan AM on Wednesday, Advocate Shameemah Sallie Dollie confirmed the incident, stating that the Mu’tamireen had been deserted […]

today27 March 2024

Local

Angels SA hosts Mass Iftar for orphaned children

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Angels SA, in partnership with multiple organisations, are hosting a Mass Iftar for orphaned children on Sunday, March 31st, at Portland High School in Mitchells Plain. This event aims to provide them with a unique opportunity to celebrate a memorable Ramadan. The founder of Angels SA, Farieda Moses spoke to Ramadan AM on the Mass Iftar on Tuesday. "This is one of the nights every year when […]

today26 March 2024

International

Palestinians dread the month of Ramadan: “The Israeli forces are bombing day and night, 24 hours the drones are covering the sky”

By Kouthar Sambo Amid the sacred month of Ramadaan, massacres continue to afflict Palestinians in the besieged Gaza strip. The latest tragedy occurred at the Al Shifa Hospital where thousands of Palestinians took shelter resulting in almost 30,000 citizens being trapped inside the facility, as reported by the Health Ministry of Gaza. VOC News has taken the steps to speak to an activist and ordinary citizens on the ground in […]

today26 March 2024

Local

Ramadan preparations: Cape Town mothers embrace spiritual reflection and community giving

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Ramadan, a sacred month in the Islamic calendar, holds profound significance for Muslims worldwide, fostering spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community solidarity. VOC News delved into the preparations of Cape Town mothers for this auspicious time, exploring their rituals around food, fasting, acts of kindness, and nightly prayers. "Ramadan is a month of the Quran, the month in which the Quran was revealed," reflects Mualima Fairouz Fairuz. "We […]

today20 March 2024

International

UN calls for sides in Sudan to lay down arms, protect civilians during Ramadan

The UN on Friday called on the conflicting sides in Sudan to lay down arms and protect civilians during Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, Anadolu reports. “Sudan is barreling toward a full year of war,” Martin Griffiths, UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, said on X. “Despite a Security Council resolution calling for a cessation of hostilities during Ramadan, the fighting continues,” he stressed. “This is a […]

today17 March 2024

Local

Heinz Park activist champions Ramadan charity efforts

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Community activist Mogamat Mohammed, renowned for his charity work in Heinz Park, shares insights into Ramadan preparations and community outreach projects. Speaking to Ramadan AM on Thursday Mohammed, affectionately known as Uncle Mo, described the atmosphere in the area during Ramadan. "The people in the area are in a happy mood, and they are enjoying the days so far in Ramadan," he stated. As with most organisations, […]

today14 March 2024

Local

Bo-Kaap Neighbourhood Watch urges vigilance during Ramadan

By Ragheema Mclean The Bo-Kaap Neighbourhood Watch (BKNW) is reminding Muslims to stay safe and vigilant while attending mosques, especially during early morning Fajr and late-night Taraweeh prayers during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday, Chairperson of the BKNW, Ebrahim Billy Christians, emphasized the importance of vehicle safety, urging musallees (worshipers) to remove all valuables from their cars and store them in the trunk. He […]

today14 March 2024

International

African Union urges ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan

The head of the African Union Commission (AUC), on Friday, called for a ceasefire in conflict-torn Sudan during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Anadolu Agency reports. “Moussa Faki Mahamat calls upon the Sudanese parties to observe a total ceasefire across the whole national territory throughout the holy month of Ramadan,” the African Union said in a statement. Fighting between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces began in April […]

today9 March 2024

International

Palestinians in Gaza welcome Eid al-Fitr

Gaza City – Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Eid al-Fitr as they visited mosques to perform the Eid prayer, gathered with family and enjoyed traditional holiday fare. People breathed a sigh of relief as they were able to mark Eid peacefully and in comfort after tensions soared between Israelis and Palestinians and fears of another war on the Strip escalated. In the last days of the holy month of Ramadan, markets were crowded […]

today22 April 2023

VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.

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