Rare footage shows public beheadings in Saudi Arabia
WEBPublished date: 7 November 2015 15:31 GMT | Last update: 8 years 11 months ago. Rare footage emerged on Saturday of authorities in Saudi Arabia publicly beheading three men. A 50-second video was ...
What is Mawlid al-Nabi? The Islamic celebration explained
WEBOct 15, 2021 · Mawlid al-Nabi, Arabic for the "birthday of the prophet", marks the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth. Some Muslims commemorate the event because of his significance in Islam. The ...
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The Islamic calendar: How does it work and why is it lunar?
WEBMar 29, 2022 · The Islamic calendar is governed by the movements of the moon, meaning that each month starts with a new lunar cycle, marked by the "birth" of a new crescent moon. As it is based on the lunar ...
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 ...
Al-Aqsa: The history of Jerusalem's iconic mosque
WEBOct 4, 2022 · Located in the Old City, the historical site is a focal point of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Dominating Jerusalem's skyline, the al-Aqsa mosque is the jewel in the crown of the historic Old City ...
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WEBAll News. Occupation. At least 18 killed in massive Israeli strike on Tulkarm in occupied West Bank. US Elections 2024. Arab-American enthusiasm for voting dampens as Harris, Trump appear neck-and ...
Qatar blockade: What caused it and why is it coming to an end?
WEBJan 5, 2021 · Then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in particular pushed for the end of the blockade and for a de-escalation of tensions. Qatar's strongest supporter in the wake of the blockade was Turkey ...
Nakba, the Palestinian catastrophe, explained - Middle East Eye
WEBMay 13, 2024 · During the mandate years between 1923-48, Britain facilitated the immigration of European Jews to Palestine, increasing their population ten-fold, from 60,000 in the pre-Mandate era to 700,000 by ...
Al-Aqsa Mosque: The significance of one of Islam's holiest sites
WEBApr 15, 2022 · Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque is the third-holiest site in Islam, drawing tens of thousands of pilgrims from across Palestine and the wider Muslim world each year. The mosque also serves as a symbol ...