But even the 10% cut in profits is hurting. Four out of five of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished in Surat, where generations have known no other skill or trade. Behind the grimy facades ...

A computer screen shows an representative image of a diamond in the designing area of Shree Ramkrishna Exports in Surat, India, on April 14, 2025. Ajit Solanki/AP A trader inspects diamonds at his ...

SURAT, India (AP) — In a narrow street made narrower by rows of parked motorbikes, businessmen sitting cross-legged on the sidewalks or perched on the motorbikes, are conducting business with ...

followed by listening to the national anthem and the anthem of the holy shrine (Pride's Melody), then the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha in honor of the souls of Iraq's martyrs. After that ...

Senior Religious Officer at the Islamic Syiar Development Division Datin Umiyati binti Mohd Noor, guest of honour, led the recitations of Sayyidul Istighfar and Surah Al-Fatihah. This was followed ...

This came after a Malaysian Facebook user mocked Jokowi for saying a prayer for the late Pope, asking him if he was reciting Surah Al-Fatihah ... a series of photos showing two men engaging ...

The following photos were taken in Ain Aouda ... and in each unit, Al-Fatiha and another surah of the Quran are recited. A series of Takbirs or Allah-u Akbar are recited in the first unit.

2. First Takbir: After the opening Takbir, recite "Allahu Akbar" three more times. 3. Recite Surah Al-Fatihah: Followed by another Surah. 4. Second Rakat: Repeat the three Takbirs before bowing ...

MADINAH, March 25 (Bernama-SPA) -- Saudi Arabia’s Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched an innovative digital platform aimed at teaching Surah ...

A short supplication glorifying God and seeking His protection is read. This is then followed by Surah Al Fatiha, which is the first chapter in the Qur'an. Verses from any another chapter are then ...