On July 21 has begun the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, Ramazan (Ramadan - Arab.). This month is the most important and honorable for the Muslims.
Ramadan has a sacred, and is part of religion. This is a month of fasting and worship, the month in which the Koran was revealed, the month in which evil forces are chained; month of remission of sins. The fasting is held in order to achieve Allah's pleasure and is intended to increase their piety, temper inner world in the struggle against weaknesses and passions for the next year, to overestimate the value of existing wealth, improve attitude towards the needy and others.
During the whole month from sunrise to sunset, a strict fast (uraza) is observed, which implies a rejection of a water, food and sexual relations during daylight hours.
The last day of the fasting is on August 19. On August 20 comes Fitr holiday marking the end of fasting. On this day tasty food are prepared, and during the festival, family friends and neighbors (regardless of their religion) entertain. Almsgiving is a prerequisite for the celebration. Also during the holidays Muslims visit the graves of relatives.—0—
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On November 1, the weather in the capital will be cloudy, with light rain in some areas during the night and morning. There will be a moderate southwest wind. The temperature at night will range from +7 to +10°C, and during the day it will be +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 70-80% both at night and during the day. No precipitation is expected across the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate west wind.
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After introducing six innovative products to its subscribers in a short time, Bakcell was honoured with the "Most Successful Rebranding" award at the prestigious international advertising and marketing competition "Felis." The award ceremony took place at the traditional "Brand Week" event held on 8 November 2024 in Istanbul.
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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