Ramadan
Wrecked mosques, police watch: A tense Ramadan in Xinjiang
World
June 5, 2019
Wrecked mosques, police watch: A tense Ramadan in Xinjiang
The corner where Heyitkah Mosque in China’s restive Xinjiang region once hummed with life is now a concrete parking lot…
Faithful Muslims around the world begin celebrating Eid
Middle East
June 4, 2019
Faithful Muslims around the world begin celebrating Eid
BEIRUT (AP) — Muslims across the Middle East and beyond began marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, one of…
Israeli nationalists celebrate Jerusalem Day
Middle East
June 3, 2019
Israeli nationalists celebrate Jerusalem Day
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday to celebrate the anniversary of the country’s capture of east…
Syria’s Raqqa rocked by explosions: NGO
Middle East
June 3, 2019
Syria’s Raqqa rocked by explosions: NGO
Two explosions in Syria’s northern city of Raqqa on Saturday claimed the lives of 10 people, the UK-based Syrian Observatory…
In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan
Middle East
June 1, 2019
In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Muslims attended prayers at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem amid tight security on the…
During Ramadan, late-night gyms boom in the Gaza Strip
Middle East
May 31, 2019
During Ramadan, late-night gyms boom in the Gaza Strip
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — It’s past midnight, but a dozen Palestinians are still running and sweating at a…
UAE expats get taste of Ramadan traditional sweets
Middle East
May 30, 2019
UAE expats get taste of Ramadan traditional sweets
Nida Mohammed drove for more than an hour from Fujairah to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates just to buy…
Afghanistan Security forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan
Middle East
May 27, 2019
Afghanistan Security forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least…
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure
Middle East
May 25, 2019
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – On a studio set in Baghdad, a director watches the star of his TV series hold a…
Eurovision Village partying upsets nearby mosque worshippers in Ramadan
Middle East
May 15, 2019
Eurovision Village partying upsets nearby mosque worshippers in Ramadan
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – The Eurovision Song Contest has found few fans in a famous mosque in the Israeli host…