Eid al-Adha
Mexico 3rd in global pandemic deaths, Vietnam struggles anew
World
August 1, 2020
Mexico 3rd in global pandemic deaths, Vietnam struggles anew
PARIS (AP) — Mexico now has the third most COVID-19 deaths in the world, behind the United States and Brazil,…
For hard-hit Lebanese, Eid traditions are now just too costly
Middle East
July 31, 2020
For hard-hit Lebanese, Eid traditions are now just too costly
TRIPOLI, Lebanon (Reuters) — On the streets of Tripoli, Lebanon’s second biggest city and one of its poorest, there are…
Final days of hajj and Eid festival impacted by coronavirus
Middle East
July 31, 2020
Final days of hajj and Eid festival impacted by coronavirus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Small groups of pilgrims performed one of the final rites of the Islamic hajj…
In West Bank, Eid sacrifices plummet as Palestinian virus cases soar
Middle East
July 30, 2020
In West Bank, Eid sacrifices plummet as Palestinian virus cases soar
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (Reuters) — Slaughterhouses typically crowded with Palestinian Muslims buying sheep for the annual Eid al-Adha “feast of…
Banks to suspend work across Egypt from July 30 to August 3
Business
July 29, 2020
Banks to suspend work across Egypt from July 30 to August 3
Egypt will suspend work at all banks across the country starting from July 30 to August 3, the Central Bank…
Egypt’s Hurghada hotels fully booked for upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday
Egypt
July 28, 2020
Egypt’s Hurghada hotels fully booked for upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday
Egypt’s Hurghada hotels and tourist resorts announced that they are fully booked for the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, with bookings…
For third day in a row, Egypt’s recovering coronavirus cases exceeds new ones
Egypt
July 27, 2020
For third day in a row, Egypt’s recovering coronavirus cases exceeds new ones
Egypt’s Health Ministry announced that for the third consecutive day the number of recovered coronavirus cases has exceeded new infections,…
Eid al-Adha 2020 sees many films not releasing in cinemas due to pandemic
Cinema/TV
July 27, 2020
Eid al-Adha 2020 sees many films not releasing in cinemas due to pandemic
This Eid al-Adha cinema season, one of the most important seasons for film screenings throughout the year, emerges in the…
Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities
Middle East
July 25, 2020
Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities
(Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged people on Saturday to observe health protocols and practice social distancing during upcoming…
Egyptian Cabinet announces new measures for Eid al-Adha holiday
Egypt
July 24, 2020
Egyptian Cabinet announces new measures for Eid al-Adha holiday
Spokesperson for the Egyptian Cabinet Nader Saad announced precautionary measures to be implemented starting July 26 and during the Eid…