• A general view of the Jama Masjid is seen on the last Friday of Ramadan after the government eased restrictions imposed as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus in the old quarters of New Delhi, India. AFP
    A general view of the Jama Masjid is seen on the last Friday of Ramadan after the government eased restrictions imposed as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus in the old quarters of New Delhi, India. AFP
  • An elderly man calls for prayer and Palestinians gather for the last Friday prayer of the month of Ramadan inside the al-Sunyieh mosque in the old city of the occupied West Bank town of Hebron. AFP
    An elderly man calls for prayer and Palestinians gather for the last Friday prayer of the month of Ramadan inside the al-Sunyieh mosque in the old city of the occupied West Bank town of Hebron. AFP
  • Muslims worshippers participate in the last Friday prayer of Ramadan, amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at al-Amin mosque in Beirut, Lebanon. Reuters
    Muslims worshippers participate in the last Friday prayer of Ramadan, amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at al-Amin mosque in Beirut, Lebanon. Reuters
  • Members of a Muslim family perform the evening prayer after the evening fast-breaking meal, Iftar, during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, on a balcony in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa. AFP
    Members of a Muslim family perform the evening prayer after the evening fast-breaking meal, Iftar, during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, on a balcony in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa. AFP
  • A Sudanese family prepares traditional biscuits at their home in the capital Khartoum ahead of the Eid al-Fitr feast marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. AFP
    A Sudanese family prepares traditional biscuits at their home in the capital Khartoum ahead of the Eid al-Fitr feast marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. AFP
  • An elderly woman seller weaves a fresh coconut leaves used to make traditional rice cakes known as 'Ketupat' at traditional market in preparation of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Getty Images
    An elderly woman seller weaves a fresh coconut leaves used to make traditional rice cakes known as 'Ketupat' at traditional market in preparation of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Getty Images
  • People go shopping ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holidays, in the West Bank city of Nablus. EPA
    People go shopping ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holidays, in the West Bank city of Nablus. EPA
  • Volunteers with the Catalan Islamic Cultural Center of Barcelona prepare packages of food to be delivered during the Eid al-Fitr holidays in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. EPA
    Volunteers with the Catalan Islamic Cultural Center of Barcelona prepare packages of food to be delivered during the Eid al-Fitr holidays in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. EPA
  • Migrant people are seen on board of an overcrowded ferry, as they go home to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Munshiganj, Bangladesh. Reuters
    Migrant people are seen on board of an overcrowded ferry, as they go home to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Munshiganj, Bangladesh. Reuters
  • A young Iraqi Muslim man covers his head with the Quran on 'Lailat al Qardr' or the 'night of destiny' that during the holy month of Ramadan marks the night when the Koran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, at a mosque in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. AFP
    A young Iraqi Muslim man covers his head with the Quran on 'Lailat al Qardr' or the 'night of destiny' that during the holy month of Ramadan marks the night when the Koran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, at a mosque in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. AFP

Ramadan around the world in photos: May 23

Images of an Islamic holy month like no other because of the coronavirus outbreak

The National

May 23, 2020

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Cryopreservation: A timeline
  1. Keyhole surgery under general anaesthetic
  2. Ovarian tissue surgically removed
  3. Tissue processed in a high-tech facility
  4. Tissue re-implanted at a time of the patient’s choosing
  5. Full hormone production regained within 4-6 months
Expert advice

“Join in with a group like Cycle Safe Dubai or TrainYAS, where you’ll meet like-minded people and always have support on hand.”

Stewart Howison, co-founder of Cycle Safe Dubai and owner of Revolution Cycles

“When you sweat a lot, you lose a lot of salt and other electrolytes from your body. If your electrolytes drop enough, you will be at risk of cramping. To prevent salt deficiency, simply add an electrolyte mix to your water.”

Cornelia Gloor, head of RAK Hospital’s Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centre 

“Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can ride as fast or as far during the summer as you do in cooler weather. The heat will make you expend more energy to maintain a speed that might normally be comfortable, so pace yourself when riding during the hotter parts of the day.”

Chandrashekar Nandi, physiotherapist at Burjeel Hospital in Dubai
 

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
 
Started: 2021
 
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
 
Based: Tunisia 
 
Sector: Water technology 
 
Number of staff: 22 
 
Investment raised: $4 million 
Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

While you're here
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Teams

Punjabi Legends Owners: Inzamam-ul-Haq and Intizar-ul-Haq; Key player: Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakhtoons Owners: Habib Khan and Tajuddin Khan; Key player: Shahid Afridi

Maratha Arabians Owners: Sohail Khan, Ali Tumbi, Parvez Khan; Key player: Virender Sehwag

Bangla Tigers Owners: Shirajuddin Alam, Yasin Choudhary, Neelesh Bhatnager, Anis and Rizwan Sajan; Key player: TBC

Colombo Lions Owners: Sri Lanka Cricket; Key player: TBC

Kerala Kings Owners: Hussain Adam Ali and Shafi Ul Mulk; Key player: Eoin Morgan

Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Format 10 overs per side, matches last for 90 minutes

Timeline October 25: Around 120 players to be entered into a draft, to be held in Dubai; December 21: Matches start; December 24: Finals

The specs

Common to all models unless otherwise stated

Engine: 4-cylinder 2-litre T-GDi

0-100kph: 5.3 seconds (Elantra); 5.5 seconds (Kona); 6.1 seconds (Veloster)

Power: 276hp

Torque: 392Nm

Transmission: 6-Speed Manual/ 8-Speed Dual Clutch FWD

Price: TBC

The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
Gulf Under 19s final

Dubai College A 50-12 Dubai College B

Electric scooters: some rules to remember
  • Riders must be 14-years-old or over
  • Wear a protective helmet
  • Park the electric scooter in designated parking lots (if any)
  • Do not leave electric scooter in locations that obstruct traffic or pedestrians
  • Solo riders only, no passengers allowed
  • Do not drive outside designated lanes

Royal Birkdale Golf Course

Location: Southport, Merseyside, England

Established: 1889

Type: Private

Total holes: 18

The Word for Woman is Wilderness
Abi Andrews, Serpent’s Tail

Ramadan 2026