Cultural heritage has become a cornerstone of Iraq's post-Saddam foreign policy. But that same heritage can be more divisive ...

The former leader of the Islamic State terrorist group in Germany, Abu Walaa, has lost his appeal to avoid deportation. The ...

The holiday’s arrival cast a spotlight on deepening humanitarian crises, leadership transitions and shifting regional ...

June's full 'Strawberry Moon' lit up the night sky last night, treating skywatchers to a rare once-in-a-18-year display as it ...

Millions of Muslims across the world are marking Eidul Azha, offering special prayers, sharing meals, and distributing meat ...

The festivity of Eid al-Adha in Baghdad was overshadowed by growing political tensions, particularly over the unresolved ...

THROUGHOUT the history of the Hajj pilgrimage, many events have occurred, including repeated attempts to seize control of ...

Iraqi police said a Sunni mosque in the east of the city was demolished by explosives. In a speech on state TV, Mr Maliki called on Iraqis to stand together against those who want to stir strife. He ...

Unesco-listed Rabat is fast becoming a favourite among those seeking a different Moroccan experience, Kate Wickers discovers ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of block work visas for citizens of 14 nations, including India ...

From Abu Dhabi to Sharjah and beyond, mosques and open prayer grounds were filled with worshippers standing shoulder to shoulder in prayer, embracing the values of faith, sacrifice, and unity.

In the Islamic case we would have heard the prayers and chants in large mosques and sufi meeting halls as well as the calls ...