AhlulBayt News Agency

source : Jakarta Globe
Friday

29 July 2011

7:30:00 PM
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Singaporean Muslims Get Tech-Savvy for Holy Month of Ramadan

This Ramadan, Muslims will be able to check the times for breaking fast, listen to Koran verses, and even look up sermons on their smartphones, using an app developed by Muis, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - This Ramadan, Muslims will be able to check the times for breaking fast, listen to Koran verses, and even look up sermons on their smartphones, using an app developed by Muis, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.The application will be launched on Saturday as part of this year’s Ramadan festivities.It is aimed at engaging the younger and tech-savvy Muslim population.The council’s new-media initiatives include a revamped Web site, Ramadan.sg, a Ramadan Twitter account and a Facebook page.“Various new media platforms are used to create a viral impact,” a Muis spokesman said. “We hope to develop a higher awareness level and mass participation so that Ramadan can be more meaningful.”./129