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Picture for illustrative purposes only. A Muslim worshipper cries during evening prayers in Cairo, Egypt, on 17 April 2023, during the holy month of Ramadan.

Seasons of light: Ramadan through ancient travellers' eyes

From Mecca and Damascus to Cairo, travellers across the centuries recorded the rhythms of Ramadan, documenting lantern-lit mosques, night prayers, learning circles, and the generosity of shared iftars

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“Here I am, O Allah”

Muslim and Arab nations are celebrating Eid al-Adha, may Allah return it many times with all its blessings. It is the anniversary of sacrifice, and a vivid representation of Islam’s message since…

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Nothing May Come After You!

You are the First and the Last, the Evident and the Immanent, the Exalted, the subjugator over Your servants, Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful, and the One, the Only, Self-Sufficient Master. Your…

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The Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia operated at full capacity on October 17, with worshippers praying shoulder-to-shoulder for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. (Image: AFP)

Saudi Arabia Resumes Normal Life, Economy Gets a Boost

“We are now welcoming our customers with full capacity, who don’t have to wait for long to get a table. The number of our tables has doubled. The restaurant manager told me we might hire more people…

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