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A popular and outspoken imam at a mosque in Kabul's fortified Green Zone was among two people killed in an attack on Tuesday.
Saudi mosques are being given hefty electricity bills due to theft.
Masks and no ablution: Saudis flock to reopened mosques
Saudi Arabia is relaxing coronavirus measures by allowing Mosques to reopen at limited capacity.
The Middle East at war with coronavirus
In today's roundup: First Covid-19 death reported in Bangladesh's refugee camps, Saudi Arabia's mosques reopen and Yemen's influx of migrants ...
Israel, Saudis 'hold talks' on Turkish influence in Jerusalem
Saudi Arabia, Israel and Jordan are working together in a bid to repel Turkey's growing influence in Jerusalem, an Israeli newspaper revealed.
Turkey's restaurants, cafes and iconic Grand Bazaar reopen
Parks, beaches, libraries, museums and airports are also returning to life for the first time since Turkey imposed measures to control the spread of the novel coronavirus in March.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Positive stories of resilience and bravery
Top five stories highlighting the Middle East's resilience in the face of the novel coronavirus this week.
Palestinians in Jerusalem angered as Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa
As the Al-Aqsa Mosque re-opened its doors to Palestinian worshippers, Israeli settlers stormed the courtyards of the mosque ...
Mosques reopen in Saudi Arabia amid coronavirus woes
Worshipers will be asked to keep their distance from one another and bring their own prayer rugs and copies of the Quran from home.
Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem reopens after two months
The Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem reopened after being closed for over two months due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Middle East at war with coronavirus
Egypt orders covering face in public, Iran reopens mosques across the country, Turkey to resume national flights and other stories in today's ...
Iran's Rouhani says mosques to resume daily prayers
As Iran's public employees went back to work, President Hassan Rouhani announced that mosques across the country will reopen.
Istanbul conquest commemorated with Islamic prayers in Hagia Sophia
The ceremony was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who joined via videoconference.
The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories
Algeria extends lockdown measures in 44 provinces, while Turkey eases lockdown restrictions as mosques reopen for mass prayers. Here are your ...
Turkish mosques reopen for mass prayers
Turkish mosques reopened as the government eased restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19.
Israel arrests imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli forces have stormed the home of the imam of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Islam's third holiest site, as Palestinians tried to reach the mosque to perform Friday prayers.
IS blasts Iraq PM as American agent
IS has blasted Iraq's PM as an American agent and has called for attacks on Iraq.
Israel prevents restoration work at Palestine's historic Ibrahimi Mosque
Israeli authorities prevented construction works inside the Ibrahimi Mosque in occupied Hebron.
Surrealist painter captures Iraq's descent into the abyss
Inside Karrar Sattar's work lives a distinctive darkness and haunting sadness that echoes the lived experiences of the nation at large.
The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories
Egyptian pro-Sisi media outlets hound striking doctors, Qatar fixes privacy issues on its contact-tracing app and Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa ...
Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa to reopen as Covid-19 measures relax
Al-Aqsa Mosque will reopen on Sunday as coronavirus measures relax.
Moroccan actor arrested for mocking Islam
Moroccan actor Rafik Boubker told people 'to make their ablution with wine and perform prayers with whiskey'.
After rare silence, Istanbul's Grand Bazaar prepares to reopen
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, usually visited by 150,000 people daily, is looking to reopen on 1 June after being shuttered for over two months due ...
How Iran's Quds Day propaganda pictures backfired
Iran's Quds Day propaganda has backfired, with Tehran's role in the Syria war brought to task.
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