Eid al-Adha
After war with Israel, a grieving Gaza marks Eid Al-Adha holiday
Middle East
July 18, 2021
After war with Israel, a grieving Gaza marks Eid Al-Adha holiday
GAZA, July 18 (Reuters) – For Palestinians who lost loved ones in the fighting between Gaza militants and Israel two…
Ministry of Agriculture says Parks ready to receive visitors during Eid al-Adha
Egypt
July 17, 2021
Ministry of Agriculture says Parks ready to receive visitors during Eid al-Adha
The Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ministry announced that its public gardens and parks have completed preparations to receive visitors during…
Pope Tawadros II congratulates Islamic countries on occasion of Eid al-Adha
Egypt
July 15, 2021
Pope Tawadros II congratulates Islamic countries on occasion of Eid al-Adha
On Thursday, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark Pope Tawadros II congratulated Arab and Islamic…
Egypt cuts domestic flight prices to encourage tourism
Egypt
July 13, 2021
Egypt cuts domestic flight prices to encourage tourism
Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Manar announced that the domestic flight prices in Egypt have been reduced significantly in order…
Trailers: Sherihan returns to the stage in “Coco Chanel” play during Eid Al-Adha
Cinema/TV
July 8, 2021
Trailers: Sherihan returns to the stage in “Coco Chanel” play during Eid Al-Adha
Egyptian actress Sherihan will make her stage return after a 20-year hiatus from cinema and theater by starring in a…
Romantic film “Tawaam Rouhy” tops Egypt’s box office revenues
Egypt
August 25, 2020
Romantic film “Tawaam Rouhy” tops Egypt’s box office revenues
“Tawaam Rouhy” (My Soulmate) has topped Egypt’s box office, grossing total revenues of LE2.5 million since its release on August…
Video: ‘Tawaam Roahy’ debuts in Egyptian cinemas on August 19
Egypt
August 10, 2020
Video: ‘Tawaam Roahy’ debuts in Egyptian cinemas on August 19
Following the premiere of “al-Ghassala” (The Washing Machine) as the sole new movie in cinemas during this year’s Eid al-Adha…
Afghanistan frees over 300 Taliban prisoners in Eid cease-fire deal
Middle East
August 2, 2020
Afghanistan frees over 300 Taliban prisoners in Eid cease-fire deal
Afghanistan’s government released hundreds of Taliban prisoners over the weekend as a rare cease-fire between the groups appeared to hold…
Hajj pilgrims keep distance at usually crowded stone the devil ritual
Middle East
August 1, 2020
Hajj pilgrims keep distance at usually crowded stone the devil ritual
RIYADH (Reuters) – Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia took part in a symbolic stoning of the devil on Friday, but…
No Eid al-Adha celebrations in Egypt due to coronavirus and hot weather
Life & Style
August 1, 2020
No Eid al-Adha celebrations in Egypt due to coronavirus and hot weather
In unprecedented circumstances, Egypt saw deserted streets and no Eid al-Adha celebrations due to a combination of the coronavirus outbreak…