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Indonesia is the most beautiful country in the world along with India, Japan, Italy, France

A number of countries are known to have the most beautiful spots for foreign tourists to visit. The British travel company, Titan Travel, ranks the most beautiful countries in the world based on social media information through the number of Instagram posts about the country. There are 10 most beautiful countries for 2023 which are recommended for foreign tourists to visit. These countries are considered to offer not only natural beauty, but also amazing architecture and culture. What is proud is that Indonesia is included in the list of the most beautiful countries in the world. In this ranking, Indonesia even occupies number four position. 1. India. The spot that makes this vast country in South Asia rank first is its beauty... READ MORE

August, City of Manchester in England Holds Halal Food Festival

A large-scale halal festival will be held in the city of Manchester, England. This event will feature more than 150 halal food vendors. The biggest Halal Food Festival will take place at Manchester's Bowlers Exhibition Centre. Visitors can enjoy a variety of dishes on August 19 and 20. Following the success of the exhibition in Birmingham last year, the indoor festival is expected to attract more than 20 visitors at Trafford. Activities held over the holiday will feature a number of stalls, featuring Halal food from around the world and local favorites such as Ritas Reign. Reported in the Manchester Evening News, Wednesday (26/7/2023), as quoted by Republika, arena ... READ MORE

There is a Halal Chicken Sandwich at Pacific Coffee Hong Kong

Wisesa has offices in Central Plaza, the second tallest skyscraper in Hong Kong, which is located on Harbor Road, Wan Chai, next to the Immigration Tower. For Sesa, as she is usually called, visiting the Pacific Coffee outlet which is right under her office has become an inevitable routine. Good for snacking to prop up a hungry stomach, or just to sip coffee during working hours. “I often stop by Pacific Coffee, it happens to be under the office. It can be three times a week,” said Sesa. This man, who has lived and worked in Hong Kong for about 8 years, almost never buys food at th... READ MORE

You have to take off your belt when checking at the airport, here's the explanation

For security reasons, we will undergo inspection at the airport before entering the waiting room to board the airplane. During the inspection, we have to take off our watches and belts. Why is that? Reported by CNN Indonesia, referring to the 2010 Directorate General of Civil Aviation Regulations, concerning security procedures for passengers, aircraft personnel, and luggage being transported must go through two security check points. So, passengers must undergo inspection before checking in and other checks before checking in and boarding at the airport. Now, when the pre-boarding checks become more stringent, where all metal objects must be removed and placed on... READ MORE

Get to know the Parts of the Grand Mosque and the Kaaba

(Serial Study Towards the 2023 Hajj Season) DDHK.ORG - The Grand Mosque is the main destination in the pilgrimage. This mosque is located in the center of Mecca and is the holiest place for Muslims. Each part of the Grand Mosque has its own history and priorities. Here are the parts of the Grand Mosque that we need to know. First is the Hajar Aswad Hajar Aswad which is located east of the Kaaba. The Kaaba is believed to be a stone that comes from heaven. It is said that the Black Stone used to be white. However, due to human sins, this stone turns black. When visiting the Grand Mosque, worshipers are encouraged to kiss it. However, if ... READ MORE

Here's How to Properly Brew Tea Expert Says

DDHK.ORG - Until now, tea is a drink that is quite popular. How to brew tea is easy, but there are things that need to be considered so that the tea brew is perfect. So says the expert. Reporting from Detik, apart from coffee, tea is also a much-loved drink. How to brew tea does look much easier than brewing coffee. But behind that, there are several things that can make a perfect tea concoction. As explained by this tea expert. A tea expert named Jane Malyon reveals easy tips for making the perfect cup of tea. Launching thesun.co.uk (24/04), the 66-year-old woman owns a company that sells several parcels ... READ MORE

Are Drinks that Claim Zero Percent Alcohol Halal?

DDHK.ORG - There are many foods and drinks that claim zero percent alcohol in circulation. Is it Halal to consume? When going to consume food and drink, Muslims need to know the contents and halalness for sure. Even though the packaging says zero percent alcohol, Muslims need to be more careful and check the halal status. This is because there are packaged beverage products that taste identical to beer, but are claimed to contain no alcohol. The basic ingredients used are said to be 100 percent not containing forbidden ingredients. However, the product does not have a halal label. Reporting from Republika, the Research Institute for Food, Drugs and Cosmetics of the Indonesian Ulema Council (LPPOM MUI) has provided a response regarding the types of drinks ... READ MORE

Up Nearly 50 Percent, Number of Cars Leave Greater Jakarta during Eid

DDHK.ORG - The number of cars leaving Jabotabek during Eid has increased by almost 50 percent. PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk noted that the traffic volume (traffic) leaving the Jabotabek area on the H1 to H2 Eid or 22-23 April 2023 was 407.581 vehicles. As reported by Kompas, this figure is the cumulative number of traffic flows from the four Barrier/Main Toll Gates (GT), namely GT Cikupa (towards Merak), GT Ciawi (towards Puncak), and GT Cikampek Utama and GT Kalihurip Utama (towards Trans Java and Bandung). The total volume of traffic leaving the Greater Jakarta area increased by 48,2 percent compared to normal traffic with a total of 275.087 vehicles. For distribution of traffic leaving ... READ MORE

Hong Kong Airlines Operates Again Routes to Bali

DDHK.ORG - Hong Kong Airlines has re-opened the Hong Kong - Denpasar - Hong Kong route, for the first time after the Covid-19 pandemic on Monday, April 17 2023. This additional route further adds to connectivity between Hong Kong and Bali Island, which was previously only served by Cathay airlines Pacific. Reporting from the Tribune, on its first flight, Hong Kong Airlines passengers were greeted with a ceremonial water salute and flower garlands. On its maiden flight, a Hong Kong Airlines flight with flight number CRK707 landed at Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at 06.30 WITA carrying 146 passengers from Hong Kong. The aircraft with the Airbus A333 type returned to flight,... READ MORE

5 Recommended Muslim Friendly Places to Eat in Hong Kong

DDHK.ORG – Muslim-friendly places to eat can be found in Hong Kong. Want to know where? Check out the recommendations for five Muslim-friendly places to eat while in Hong Kong, reported by Detik. This prima donna destination in Asia is really friendly for Muslim tourists. There are also many choices of Halal and Muslim-friendly food in Hong Kong, ranging from Cantonese cuisine, Indian food, to Indonesian food. Recommended Muslim-friendly and delicious places to eat in Hong Kong: Islamic Center Canteen Want to try the best halal dim sum in Hong Kong? Must stop by at the Islamic Center Canteen. This canteen is located on the 5th floor of Masjid Ammar and ... READ MORE