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Context photo · not the reported event · 2 April 2023Photo: M sh شراونة محمد (Muhammad Al Sharawneh) · Source: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and framed on a solid background without cropping or retouching; this version remains available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Faith & EventsSingapore

Singapore Haj 2027: check MyHajSG offers and the 2 November deadline

MUIS schedules Haj 2027 offers from 20 October 2026. Selected Singapore applicants should check MyHajSG and the 2 November package deadline.

21 October 2026

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Culture & EducationDoha, Qatar

Al-Raqim calligraphy competition: Qatar Museums lists 22 November deadline

Qatar Museums lists a 22 November 2026 deadline for Al-Raqim. Check the five listed scripts and official submission rules before preparing an entry.

20 October 2026

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CommunitySingapore

Singapore’s Masjid Bencoolen marks bicentennial with a heritage book

MUIS reports an 18 October celebration at Orchard Hotel and a new history book. Find official contacts for visiting or volunteering at Masjid Bencoolen.

19 October 2026

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Culture & EducationDoha, Qatar

Doha library display explores the astrolabe through contemporary design

The Museum of Islamic Art Library lists The Astrolabe: Taker of the Stars until 30 December 2026. Check the library’s own hours before visiting.

18 October 2026

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Culture & EducationSingapore

MUIS recognises aLIVE educators at Singapore awards and symposium

MUIS reports 32 educator awards at its 17 October event, with sessions on inclusive teaching and thoughtful use of AI in lesson planning.

18 October 2026

Prayer & FaithGuide

A beginner’s guide to prayer

Find your local times, understand the terms and know where to get trusted guidance.

1 min read

Prayer & FaithIdeas & practice

Building a daily prayer routine, one step at a time

Make prayer times easier to keep in view with a clear timetable, a little preparation and a routine that fits your actual day.

2 min read

Muslim LivingIdeas & practice

Create a calm prayer space at home

Practical ideas for a clear, comfortable prayer space, whether you have a dedicated room or a small corner that changes throughout the day.

3 min read

Prayer & FaithGuide

Daily duas

Make room for personal supplication in the ordinary moments of your day.

1 min read

Prayer Times & MethodsGuide

How daylight saving time affects your prayer timetable

See how the UK clock change affects prayer times, with a dated London example, repeated-hour explanation and checks for printed timetables and reminders.

4 min read

Prayer & FaithGuide

How to read a prayer timetable

A practical guide to prayer names, sunrise, local dates and the difference between a calculated start and a congregation time.

2 min read

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Culture & EducationIndonesia

Islamic university infrastructure features in IsDB–Indonesia talks

A 9 October statement identifies education infrastructure among proposed projects discussed with Indonesia’s development planning agency.

17 October 2026