Next US defence secretary called for new Jewish temple at Al-Aqsa
Nov 14, 2024 · Donald Trump's choice as the next United States defence secretary has called for the building of a third Jewish temple on the site of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.. Pete Hegseth, a former TV show ...
Who is Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - and why does he matter?
Apr 19, 2024 · Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been the key figure in Iranian political life for more than 40 years, and the country’s political and religious figurehead since 1989.. During ...
Nakba, the Palestinian catastrophe, explained - Middle East Eye
May 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 ...
Israelis practise red heifer ritual in front of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Aug 7, 2024 · A group of religious Israelis have been pictured practising the ritual of the red heifer, which is meant to herald the building of a new Jewish temple on the site of Al-Aqsa Mosque.. According to ...
Neom: New satellite images show progress of Saudi Arabia's 'The …
Jun 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 ...
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Osama bin Laden's artist son kicked out of France for praising father
Oct 8, 2024 · Omar bin Laden, the fourth-eldest son of former Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, poses during an exhibition in Le Teilleul, western France, on 1 July 2022 (AFP/Jean-Francois Monier)
Al-Aqsa: The history of Jerusalem's iconic mosque
Oct 4, 2022 · Dominating Jerusalem's skyline, the al-Aqsa mosque is the jewel in the crown of the historic Old City. Holding a rich history for Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike, its beauty is both physical ...
The Islamic calendar: How does it work and why is it lunar?
Mar 29, 2022 · The city of Medina is significant for Muslims, as it was where the early Muslim community, known as the ummah (nation), was established.. Since the migration, 1,443 lunar years have passed ...
What is Umrah? The Islamic pilgrimage explained - Middle East Eye
Mar 4, 2020 · Umrah can be performed throughout the year, but Hajj is performed only at a specific time, between the 8th and the 13th of Dhul Hijah, the last month in the Islamic lunar calendar.