BAGHDAD – Hundreds of Muslims gathered in northern Iraq to pray and celebrate in Mosul’s historic Al-Nuri Mosque – years after it was destroyed by Daesh.
The first ceremony, which occurred around four years later, came amid efforts by the United Nations and the United Arab Emirates to rebuild Mosul's 12th-century mosque.
Celebrations for the Holy Prophet’s birthday started with lights illuminating in the area while a large number of worshippers were spotted praying in the mosque.
UNESCO also shared a tweet stating “Mosul is rising again, a part of the celebration of Prophet Mohammed’s birthday at Al Nuri Mosque, after many years of absence”.
Mosul is rising again!
— UNESCO Iraq Office (@UNESCOIraq) October 18, 2021
A part of the celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday at Al-Nouri Mosque, after many years of absence.
UNESCO & UAE will rebuild this iconic mosque! 🇦🇪 @uaenatcomecs @UAEMCY @UNIraq pic.twitter.com/Hx2BCY1U6b
UNESCO launched the “revive the spirit of Mosul” project aimed to restore the country's religious heritage. The project included rebuilding the historic mosque other than the 800-year-old Al Tahera Church and Al Saa'a Monastery.
UAE donated more than $50 million to fund the restoration project which will create employment and training opportunities for local nationals.
Pakistani rupee saw slight gains against US dollar in the open market on March 19, 2024, Tuesday.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.6 for buying and 281.45 for selling.
Euro remains unchanged at 303 for buying and 306 for selling while British Pound hovers around 356 for buying, and 359 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED saw slight changes and new rate stands at 75.7 whereas the Saudi Riyal new rates was 73.95.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 278.6 | 281.45 |
Euro | EUR | 303 | 306 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 356 | 359 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.7 | 76.45 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.95 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.7 | 184.5 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 741.22 | 749.22 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204 | 206.2 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.73 | 39.13 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.69 | 41.09 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.63 | 35.98 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.36 | 3.47 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 903.77 | 912.77 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 169.5 | 171.5 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.27 | 26.57 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 723.7 | 731.7 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206 | 208 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 315.26 | 317.76 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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