What is Mawlid al-Nabi? The Islamic celebration explained
WEBOct 15, 2021 — On 18 October, tens of millions of Muslims across the world will mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad in a celebration known as Mawlid an-Nabi, or milad.. While the day was not marked by the ...
The Palestinian keffiyeh: All you need to know about its origins
WEBMay 28, 2021 — The more educated, urban Palestinians, or effendi, would wear the fez or tarboush, a deep-red felt hat popularised by Ottoman ruler Mahmud II and adopted by locals as a standard form of dress ...
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Rare footage shows public beheadings in Saudi Arabia
WEBNov 7, 2015 — Rare footage emerged on Saturday of authorities in Saudi Arabia publicly beheading three men. A 50-second video was uploaded to YouTube by Germany-based Saudi activist Ali Dubaisy, who told Middle ...
Al-Aqsa: The history of Jerusalem's iconic mosque
WEBOct 4, 2022 — Dominating Jerusalem's skyline, the al-Aqsa mosque is the jewel in the crown of the historic Old City. Holding a rich history for Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike, its beauty is both physical ...
Saudi Arabia puts seven men to death in largest execution in years
WEBFeb 27, 2024 — Seven Saudi men were executed on Tuesday, the highest number put to death in one day since 81 were killed in March 2022.. The Specialised Criminal Court (SCC) convicted the men on terrorism ...
Neom: New satellite images show progress of Saudi Arabia's 'The …
WEBJun 23, 2023 — Construction is underway on "The Line", the flagship project of Saudi Arabia's Neom megacity, new satellite imagery seen by Middle East Eye shows.. The $500bn megacity, which organisers claim will ...
The Islamic calendar: How does it work and why is it lunar?
WEBMar 29, 2022 — The city of Medina is significant for Muslims, as it was where the early Muslim community, known as the ummah (nation), was established.. Since the migration, 1,443 lunar years have passed ...