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First Place In Antarctica Where Salah Was Performed: Jinnah Antarctic Station

16.10.2025   78578   1 min.
First Place In Antarctica Where Salah Was Performed: Jinnah Antarctic Station

Jinnah Antarctic Research Station, operational since 1991, emerges as likely site of inaugural salah in Antarctica amid Pakistan’s polar scientific missions.

The Jinnah Antarctic Station, Pakistan’s permanent research facility established in 1991, is recognized as the first confirmed location where Islamic prayers (salah) were performed on the Antarctic continent.

Situated in the East Antarctic region, the station has served as a scientific and logistical base for decades.

jinnah antarctic

Operated by Pakistan’s National Institute of Oceanography, the station conducts year-round studies in glaciology, marine biology, and climate science.

Since its inauguration, Muslim members of winter-over teams have maintained prayer routines within designated spaces at the base, despite extreme cold, months-long darkness, and isolation.

While informal worship likely occurred earlier during transient expeditions, documented communal prayers began with the station’s continuous operation.

jinnah antarctic station unit

A small musallah (prayer area) was established inside the main living module, oriented toward Mecca using calculated qibla directions specific to the Antarctic region.

Antarctic Treaty protocols respect all forms of religious observance across research stations. The Government of Pakistan confirmed the station remains active today, with ongoing research and religious accommodation for personnel.

The station is named for Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan.

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Popular Pakistani TV Channel showcases Uzbekistan’s Unique Tourism Appeal

25.09.2026   2664   2 min.
Popular Pakistani TV Channel showcases Uzbekistan’s Unique Tourism Appeal

Pakistan's state television channel, “PTV”, broadcasted a special program dedicated to the rich tourism potential of Uzbekistan, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

As part of the program, Pakistani viewers were presented with materials regarding the unique historical and cultural heritage of our country, ancient cities, architectural monuments, national traditions and modern opportunities for travel and recreation.

Special attention in the program was focused on Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Tashkent – cities that combine a rich historical heritage and dynamic modern development.

In particular, the audience was informed about the ancient cities of Uzbekistan that played a significant role in the history of the Great Silk Road, architectural ensembles, cultural heritage sites and national craftsmanship traditions, which continue to shape the unique tourism identity of the country today.

Separate segments were dedicated to the natural and climatic opportunities of Uzbekistan, as well as the development of pilgrimage, cultural-historical, and recreational tourism. It was emphasized that the diversity of tourism products and the favourable conditions created for travellers contribute to enhancing the country's attractiveness for guests from various nations.

During the broadcast, it was also noted that the national cuisine of Uzbekistan, the hospitality of the Uzbek people, and rich cultural traditions serve as important factors contributing to the popularization of the Republic as a tourism destination.

Broadcasting of the program on “PTV”, which commands an audience of millions, marked another step toward promoting the tourism potential of Uzbekistan in Pakistan and attracting the attention of Pakistani tourists to travel opportunities in our country.