muslims around the world are preparing to mark the start of ramadan, one of the holiest months in the islamic calendar hundreds of worshippers in indonesia have offered evening prayers at one of the largest mosques in south east asia, the istiqlal grand mosque in jakarta. for some, it s their first time marking the start of the holy month at the huge venue. translation: although they do the ramadan mass prayers - similar everywhere, i wanted to know how it is in the istiqlal grand mosque. translation: during | the covid-19 pandemic, we were not allowed to pray here, but now the regulation has been lifted and it s vibrant with a lot of people. translation: i can t describe the happiness i m feeling - right now being here. i m so moved. it feels like i m - in the second mecca. shoppers have also been visiting dubai s souqs
everyone s survival depended on everyone s abilities to do theirjobs. they were the best and the brightest. they took only the best and the brightest. his job was one of that team. without him, they would not have been able to go forward. it is hoped that anyone related to peter brown or anyone who knew him will get in touch ahead of his funeral next week, so he can be given the very best send off he deserves. helena wilkinson, bbc news. muslims around the world are preparing to mark the start of ramadan, one of the holiest months in the islamic calendar. hundreds of worshippers in indonesia have offered evening prayers at one of the largest mosques in southeast asia, the istiqlal grand mosque injakarta. for some, it s their first time marking the start of the holy month at the huge venue. shoppers have also been visiting dubai s souqs for traditional sweets and spices, with the historic markets adorned with ramadan
grand mosque injakarta. for some, it s their first time marking the start of the holy month at the huge venue. shoppers have also been visiting dubai s souqs for traditional sweets and spices, with the historic markets adorned with ramadan lights and decorations. that is all here on newsday. a reminder of our top story us stock markets have fallen after the central bank decided to move forward with another rise in interest rates. the key index, the dow jones industrial average, closed down by i.6%. shares in banks saw some of the steepest falls, with investors still fearful about the health of the financial system. here in asia, we have kept an eye on those markets. tokyo s index has fallen by more than 2%, so we will be keeping a close eye on that. stay tuned