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Riyadh (AFP) – Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest shrines, announced Monday that the holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the Ramadan fast will begin on Wednesday. Issued on: 08/04/2024 –  18:25 “Supreme Court declares tomorrow the last day of #Ramadan and Wednesday the first day of #Eid Al-Fitr,” the official Saudi Press Agency said on its X account. The timing of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with the Muslim lunar calendar. Saudi media outlets reported that the crescent moon was not visible on Monday. The United Arab Emirates and Qatar also…

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Unedited, Read Original Lettered on 8th April, 2024.. INCIDENT OF STAFF INDISCIPLINE AT THE MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVES Management has been drawn to media reports about an incident that occurred on Friday the 5th April 2024 regarding an Errant Officer at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. The background to this matter is that Management took a decision to optimise work space and allocate sufficient space for the Incoming Hon. Minister of State for Trade and his staffers. The Permanent Secretary leading a team made several visits to all floors of Farmers House to reorganise the additional…

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What we’re covering here Tap into the link to watch live. Watch from CNN LIVE. https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/total-solar-eclipse-04-08-24-scn/index.html Eclipse across North America: A total solar eclipse will put on a dramatic show today as it crosses over Mexico, the United States and Canada. Coast-to-coast visibility: The eclipse will be visible to 32 million people in the US who live along the path of totality, where the moon will appear to entirely block the sun. And a whopping 99% of people in the US will be able to glimpse at least a partial solar eclipse when the moon covers part of the sun. Enter your address to find out what you…

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The Sun A CHILD genius claims he was born on Mars and was sent to Earth to give humans a chilling message. Boriska Kipriyanovich, now 27, from Volgograd, Russia says he lived on the red planet as a Martian before reincarnating next door as a human. The boy was reportedly around 11 when he issued his warnings to Earth in a viral video in 2017  Boriska claimed his species were wiped out by a nuclear conflict thousands of years ago and feared that Earth would have the same fate. That is why he came to our planet in a mission to save…

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On Monday, April 8, the sky will momentarily darken for millions of Americans in the path of totality during the 2024 solar eclipse. This is the first solar eclipse to pass through North America in seven years, and the next one will not be seen from the contiguous U.S. until Aug. 23, 2044, according to NASA. The exact time the solar eclipse will occur will vary, depending on the state and the time zone. And of course, eclipse visibility will also be dependent on Monday’s weather. Whether you’re experiencing the path of totality from home or traveling to witness it in person,…

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By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. MENGO: Unexpectedly the Nyendo-Mukungwe Legislator as well former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga and his successor Joel Ssenyonyi met for the the first time after a long spell of attacking the former. The two met at the Kabaka’s Palace (Lubiri) in Mengo at the Kabaka birthday run. Well as the the two seemed not to speak to one another, both Mpuuga and Ssenyonyi briefly greeted selves while sitting close to one another after the birthday run. Tens of thousands of people joined Nalinya Lubuga Agnes Nabaloga, the Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga in the…

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On Saturday, Keddi Foundation made a powerful decision to the loyal palace of Kabaka of Buganda, to take part in the Kabaka Birthday Run 2024 that will be there tomorrow 7th April, 2024 and to make their contribution towards it. Keddi Foundation contributed $20,000, 10m Cash, and also procured running kits worth four Million (4) Shillings. The contribution was received by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga. This year’s run is dedicated to combating HIV/AIDS. While making his remarks, Dr. Keddi Steven, thanked the kingdom of Buganda for such a great initiative, aimed at saving human lives. “Our commitment…

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The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa revealed that he has a school humble beginning where he used to survive on pancakes commission from his teacher. Tayebwa revealed this while introducing to legislators  his primary school teacher Bebaze Jemas his special guest in the VIP gallery.Deputy Speaker Tayebwa & His Primary Teacher Bebaze James/Courtesy Photo. “When I was in primary four, he appointed me a sales man to get additional income, he would make pancakes wrapped in banana leaves and I would sell them during break time and at the closure of the school” Speaker Tayebwa narrates. After…

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