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China's Uighurs Muslims moved into factories as forced labour used by Apple, BMW, Sony: Australian Strategic Policy Institute

SYDNEY, Australia – China is transferring tens of thousands of Uighur detainees out of internment camps and into factories that supply some of the world's leading brands, an Australian think tank said Monday, March 2. Top global brands such as Apple, BMW and Sony have been accused of getting supplies from factories using the forced labor, an explosive allegation that could reverberate in boardrooms across the world. The Australian Strategic Policy Institute said the Chinese government has transferred 80,000 or more Uighurs out of camps in Xinjiang and into factories across the country. "Uighurs are working in factories that are in the supply chains of at least 83 well-known global brands in the technology, clothing and automotive sectors," the think tank said. "Some factories across China are using forced Uighur labor under a state-sponsored labor transfer scheme that is tainting the global supply chain."

Eid Mubarak Wishes, Quotes, Greetings, Messages

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May God’s blessings and kindness be with you and your family, always! Eid Mubarak! May this Eid bring happiness, love and Allah's blessings. Eid Mubarak from our family to yours. And the men and the women who remember Allah much with their hearts and tongues. Allaah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward [al Ahzaab 33:35]  And whomsoever Allah guides, there is none that can mislead him. [39:37] Verily, we are Allàh’s and verily to Him shall we return. (Holy Quran – 2:156) Except for those who are patient and do righteous deeds; those will have forgiveness and great reward. (Al-Qur’an 11:11) He is the One GOD; the Creator, the Initiator, the Designer. To Him belong the most beautiful names. Glorifying Him is everything in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, Most Wise. [59:24] Make Allah your everything and you’ll have nothing to lose. Eid Mubarak!  This Eid, may Allah’s blessings bring happiness, peace, and prosperity in your life. Eid

Eid al-Fitr 2020: When is it and how does Eid al-Fitr differ from Eid al-Adha?

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Birmingham (UK) - The Islamic festival Eid is celebrated in the UK and across the world each year by millions of Muslims.. There are two main Eid events in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr falls at the end of the ninth month, Ramadan, while Eid al-Adha comes within the 12th and final month, Dhu al-Hijjah. We are now well into the Muslim year 1441 because the new year started last autumn. So when are those key celebrations taking place? Eid al-Fitr 2020 Eid al-Fitr - also written as Eid ul Fitr - means Festival of the Breaking of the Fast. It come after Ramadan, the month of fasting, and is on the first day of the next month, Shawwal. More than 100,000 Muslims attended Birmingham's main celebrations at Small Heath Park in 2019. It's Europe's largest Eid gathering. Islamic worshippers follow a lunar calendar, with the start and end of each month determined by a sighting of the first crescent of the new moon. Some Muslim organisations draw up astronomical ch

Eid-ul-Zuha celebrated with religious fervour in Tangla, Dhekiajuli

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 TANGLA: Along with the rest of the nation, the Muslim people of the town celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha – the festival of sacrifice – with religious fervour and enthusiasm on Monday, with people praying for peace, prosperity and amity. Hundreds of Muslim men thronged Idgah maidans in traditional attire and white caps and offered prayers on the occasion. In Tangla, the people thronged Bara Masjid Idgah maidan and Banseria Idgah maidan for special Eid prayers. A festive atmosphere prevailed at various localities as men and children wearing traditional attires came out on streets. Religious sermons were also delivered on the occasion for peace and harmony. Sweets were also exchanged as both Muslims and Hindus greeted each other and feasted after the Eid prayers. Eid prayers were held with at various neighbouring places, including Bamunjuli, Garuajhar, Panery, Dimakuchi and Kalaigaon. Eid-ul-Zuha was also celebrated in different parts of Dhekiajuli subdivision on Monday with religious fe

Eid-ul-Adha celebrated in Meghalaya

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Shillong: Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, was celebrated on Monday with fervour and enthusiasm across Meghalaya, predominantly a Christian State. Thousands of men and children offered prayers at Eidgahs and mosques in Shillong, Dawki, Nongpoh, Lad Rymbai and Byrnihat and the Garo Hills. The biggest congregation was at the Eidgah at the country’s first glass mosque, the Madina Masjid in Shillong, where over 10,000 people gathered together to offer prayers. “We prayed for peace and harmony in our country and in the world so that people from across religious faiths live in peace,” Shillong Muslim Union General Secretary Alhaj Sayeedullah Nongrum said. After the prayers, Muslims sacrificed goats and other “halal” animals to commemorate the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim. The meat of the sacrificed animals is distributed among neighbours, relatives and the poor. Governor Tathagata Roy and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma greeted the people on the occasion. Roy hoped that “the festival

Kashmiri shoppers flood markets ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr

Srinagar: Eid shopping reached a feverish pitch in Srinagar city and other towns of the Kashmir Valley on Monday as shoppers thronged markets, literally choking most of the traffic arteries in the old city. True to this spirit, Kashmiris thronged bakeries, mutton and poultry shops, departmental stores, ready-made garment shops and shops selling mobile phones, refrigerators and freezers to buy every imaginable thing that can add to the festivities of Eid-ul-Fitr that falls on Wednesday. Eid-ul-Fitr has a special significance for Muslims as it comes after 30 days of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. Most interior and even main roads have been choked by makeshift bakery shops, pavement sellers, cart sellers and vendors of all imaginable kinds in Srinagar. In this rapture of festivity and joy, prices seem to be nobody’s priority. "All that the buyers are worried about is the availability of things they want to buy, prices seem to be nobody’s concern," said Muhamma

Eid shopping frenzy grips Indian markets

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With Ramadan set to enter its final phase, textile and tailoring shops in India have started witnessing a steady flow of people eager to buy and stitch new clothes for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Such customers are currently flocking to souqs and stores, where they can find their dress of choice, in large numbers, it is found. Business owners, dealing in Eid fashion, say Indians prefer sticking to conventional styles during Eid. "This season has not yet seen any trendsetting dresses or patterns. Women are opting for conventional designs. However, sharara and gharara suits are in more demand than the usual anarkalis and salwar kameez this festive season," said Mohamed Shahnawaz, a ladies tailor working for online ecommerce firm Indiwear. According to market trends, women from Asian countries, especially those from India and Pakistan, still go for conventional churidars. “Not much transformation is seen while it comes to dress selection. Indians and Paki