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• Masjid al-Haram is the first mosque on Earth.
• It surrounds the Kaaba, originally built by Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) and Prophet Ismail (A.S).

Additional information:

• Masjid Al-Aqsa → Built/rebuilt by Prophet Sulaiman (A.S).
• First mosque in Islam: Quba Mosque
• Built after Hijrah: 622 AD (Masjid-e-Quba)

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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12 Islamic Months

1. Muḥarram (محرم الحرام)
2. Ṣafar (صفر المظفر)
3. Rabi al-Awwal (ربیع الاول)
4. Rabi al-Thani / Rabi al-Sani (ربیع الثانی)
5. Jumada al-Awwal (جمادی الاول)
6. Jumada al-Thani (جمادی الثانی)
7. Rajab (رجب المرجب)
8. Shaʿban (شعبان المعظم)
9. Ramadan (رمضان المبارک) – Month of fasting
10. Shawwal (شوال المکرم)
11. Dhu al-Qaʿdah (ذوالقعدہ الحرام)
12. Dhu al-Hijjah (ذوالحجہ الحرام) – Month of Hajj

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March every year to celebrate women’s achievements.

It began in the early 20th century, with the first official observance in 1911.

Theme for 2026 is Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls

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• The current Minister for Defence of Pakistan is Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
• Sworn in in March 2024
• He replaced Anwar Ali Haider
• Previously served in the post from 2013 to 2017.
• He has been a Member of the National Assembly from Sialkot since 1993
• Elected for the seventh time in 2024

Question updated 03-March-2026

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• Founded: 17 February 1863, Geneva, Switzerland
• Founder: Henry Dunant
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

• International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

• Protection of prisoners of war
• Assistance to war victims and civilians
• Promotion of international humanitarian law (Geneva Conventions)

• 1917 – World War I humanitarian services
• 1944 – World War II humanitarian services
• 1963 – 100th anniversary of Red Cross

Last verified on 29-01-2026

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The current Federal Minister of Information & Broadcasting in Pakistan is Attaullah Tarar

 Sworn in on 12 March 2024

 He replaced Murtaza Solangi

 Updated on 07 January 2026

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Author: Waris Shah

Written in: 1766

Language: Punjabi

Genre: Epic poetry / Romance

Significance: Considered the definitive version of the Heer Ranjha story

Last verified on 16-01-2026

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Artificial means مصنوعی، قدرتی نہ ہو

Natural means قدرتی

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Islam is the second-largest religion in the World

List of World's largest Religions.

1.    Christianity (31.2%)

2.    Islam (24.1%)

3.    No religion (16%)

4.    Hinduism (15.1%)

5.    Buddhism (6.9%)

6.    Folk religions (5.7%)

7.    Other religions (0.5%)

8.    Sikhism (0.3%)

9.     Judaism (0.2%)