eid
“No more joy in Eid” for Syrians displaced for the holiday once again
Middle East
June 5, 2019
“No more joy in Eid” for Syrians displaced for the holiday once again
HAZANO, Syria (Reuters) – Abu Mohammed lives his life in lists: he lists the places in Syria to which his…
Egypt most popular travel destination for Emiratis in Eid al-Fitr
Egypt
June 3, 2019
Egypt most popular travel destination for Emiratis in Eid al-Fitr
Egypt ranks first among the most popular tourist destinations for Arab tourists, especially Emiratis, on the Eid al-Fitr holiday according…
Saudi Arabia and UAE give $200 million to Yemen for Ramadan
Middle East
April 8, 2019
Saudi Arabia and UAE give $200 million to Yemen for Ramadan
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will disburse $200 million in aid to Yemen, to…
For some Egyptians, camels make a bigger and better Eid sacrifice
Egypt
August 20, 2018
For some Egyptians, camels make a bigger and better Eid sacrifice
BIRQASH, Egypt (Reuters) – Muslims often slaughter sheep at the annual Eid al-Adha “feast of the sacrifice” which falls next…
Sexual harassment cases dropped this Eid: National Council for Women
Egypt
June 19, 2018
Sexual harassment cases dropped this Eid: National Council for Women
The National Council for Women (NCW) reported a noticeable decline in cases of sexual harassment during the three days…
Ice cream, fans, pools used to protect animals in Eid al-Fitr heatwave: Giza Zoo
Egypt
June 17, 2018
Ice cream, fans, pools used to protect animals in Eid al-Fitr heatwave: Giza Zoo
Giza’s Zoo’s animals are at risk from the current Eid al-Fitr heat-wave running until June 17, which might impact…
Taliban, roaming Afghan cities amid Eid euphoria, rule out ceasefire extension
Middle East
June 17, 2018
Taliban, roaming Afghan cities amid Eid euphoria, rule out ceasefire extension
Taliban militants headed into cities across Afghanistan on Sunday as they celebrated their Eid ceasefire with feasts and selfies,…
Taliban agrees to ceasefire with Afghan forces for Eid
Middle East
June 9, 2018
Taliban agrees to ceasefire with Afghan forces for Eid
The Taliban announced its first ceasefire in Afghanistan since the 2001 US invasion on Saturday, with a three-day halt in…
Eid al-Adha revives tourism in Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
September 4, 2017
Eid al-Adha revives tourism in Sharm el-Sheikh
Since the beginning of Eid al-Adha, the city of Sharm el-Sheikh has witnessed the rise in hotel occupancy rates to full…
In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha festival
Middle East
September 3, 2017
In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha festival
Across the Muslim world, many are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Adha, considered one of Islam’s revered observances. Also known…