Luwaran

8May

First batch of Filipino pilgrims for Hajj 2026 arrives safely in Madinah

According to a Facebook post by the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah dated May 2, 2026, the pilgrims landed on May 1 aboard Philippine Airlines Flight PR8654.They were warmly welcomed at the airport by Philippine Ambassador Raymond Balatbat, Consul General Rommel Romato, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Hajj Attaché Musal Harun, along with representatives from Saudi...

8May

Bangsamoro Speaker Yacob honored with Madinah alumni award

The award recognizes distinguished alumni for their outstanding achievements in academia, professional service, and public leadership. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.Yacob announced the recognition on his official Facebook page on April 30, 2026. In his statement, he expressed deep appreciation for the honor, describing it as “both a...

7May

PSRO holds workshop for transitioning combatants

Held at the Soleya Hall of Al-Nor Hotel and Convention Center, the activity brought together participants for structured discussions, interviews, and collaborative exercises aimed at identifying the immediate and long-term support requirements of former fighters returning to civilian life.The Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta' (BDI), the region's highest Islamic advisory body, was invited to provide an...

7May

Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ holds interfaith dialogue for clean, ethical elections

Titled “Shared Humanity, Shared Values: An Interfaith Dialogue,” the event gathered religious leaders and representatives from Muslim, Catholic, Evangelical, Indigenous Peoples, settlers’ groups, and civil society organizations.The dialogue sought to address key electoral concerns and encourage responsible civic participation, BDI said in a post on its official Facebook page. Organizers noted...

4May

Bangsamoro Qur'an reciter wins championship at international competition in Türkiye

Al-Qari Sadhan Zacaria won the championship during the prestigious competition held in Diyarbak?r, Türkiye from April 22 to 30, 2026. In a distinction that underscored the significance of the achievement, the award was personally conferred by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an during the closing ceremony.Zacaria's victory was recognized for his exceptional command of tajw?d — the rules...