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Syria's Assad makes first visit to Aleppo since recapture

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marked the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha on Saturday in Aleppo, his first visit to the northern city since his forces recaptured it in 2016 with help from Russia and other allied forces.

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Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' as haj nears end

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims threw pebbles on giant columns symbolising Satan on Saturday, part of the haj pilgrimage that has drawn to a close as Muslims around the world celebrated the first day of Eid al-Adha feast.

Reuters

Thousands 'stone the devil' as packed hajj winds down

Mina (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Thousands of Muslim pilgrims cast pebbles in the "stoning of the devil" ritual marking the start of the Eid al-Adha holiday Saturday, as a hajj pilgrimage that drew 900,000 visitors began winding down.

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This Eid al-Adha, the new rules for hajj have left many frustrated

The Saudi Arabian government's new rules for the pilgrimage left many Muslims frustrated and disappointed. Some couldn't make the journey, and others were shocked by the conditions upon arrival.

WEKU

Al-Issa: Values of Islam Foster Harmony, Eschew Hatred and Division

Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Member of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Mohammad Al-Issa called upon the faithful to hold fast to the sublime values of Islam that promote harmony and compassion, and avoid all that lead to dissent, animosity and division among the believers.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What is Hajj and why do Muslims go to Makkah?

Muslims from around the world descend upon Makkah for the annual Hajj pilgrimage- here’s all you need to know

The Independent UK

When is Eid al-Adha in 2022? Lunar calendar, traditional sacrifice, and links to Hajj

It's seen as the most important of the two main holidays in the Muslim calendar

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Muslims 'stone the devil' as almost million-strong hajj winds down

Mina (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Muslim pilgrims cast pebbles in the "stoning of the devil" ritual marking the start of the Eid al-Adha holiday on Saturday, as this year's expanded hajj pilgrimage was winding down.

AFP

Media watchdog dismisses accusations Sky News propagated hatred towards Muslims

Complaint that alleged shows hosted by Andrew Bolt, Rita Panahi and Paul Murray spread anti-Islam sentiment was not upheld

The Guardian - AU

What is Hajj? One million Muslims gather in Mecca for largest pilgrimage since pandemic

The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a journey that every adult Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime, as long as they are physically and financially able to do so.

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UK’s first-ever survey details attacks on mosques, Islamic bodies

About 42 percent of surveyed mosques or Islamic bodies have been attacked in the last three years, a report says.

Al Jazeera

There is no one Islamic interpretation on ethics of abortion, but the belief in God's mercy and compassion is a crucial part of any consideration

As a scholar of Islamic ethics, I’m often asked, “What does Islam say about abortion?” – a question that has become even more salient since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed 50 years of constitutional protection for the right to get an abortion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization…

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Hajj 2022: Streets of Mecca fill with pilgrims from around the world for the first time since Covid

One million Muslims get ready to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage which starts this week

The Independent UK

Sales slow at Pakistan Eid holiday market

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) - Business was quieter than usual at one of Pakistan's biggest livestock markets Friday as an economic crunch stopped customers from splashing out on cows, sheep and goats for the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday.

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When is Eid al-Adha, what it means and why is it called the Feast of Sacrifice

More than one billion Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate their most significant religious holiday, Eid al-Adha, or the "feast of sacrifice"

The Independent UK

What is Hajj and why do Muslims go to Makkah?

Muslims from around the world descend upon Makkah for the annual Hajj pilgrimage- here’s all you need to know

Reuters

Muslim pilgrims gather for peak of haj east of Mecca

Around one million Muslim pilgrims gathered at sunrise on Friday at Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat for a vigil to atone their sins and to pray for peace back home as the annual haj pilgrimage neared its climax.

Reuters

Indian court grants bail to Muslim journalist but detention to continue

India's top court granted bail on Friday to a Muslim journalist accused of insulting Hindu religious leaders on Twitter, after his arrest last month raised concerns over media freedom.

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Soaring food prices put damper on Eid al-Adha in Mideast

The Eid al-Adha festival should be the busiest time of the year for Mahmoud Abu Holy, a livestock merchant in the Gaza Strip. But soaring prices have driven away many of the people who would usually buy a sheep or goat to sacrifice on the Muslim holiday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chief of Saudi Council of Senior Scholars Voices Pride in Undertaking Arafat Sermon

The Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia is proud of the royal trust placed in its members to perform the Arafat sermon, according to Sheikh Fahad bin Saad Al Majid, the Council’s secretary-general. Eminent Saudi scholar Sheikh Muhammad Al-Issa, member of the Council of Senior Scholars and secretary general…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Sacred Duty’: Inflation Eats Into Turkey’s Muslim Feast

With inflation in Turkey galloping, the sheep Gul Er buys every year for the Muslim festival of sacrifice in Istanbul looks agonizingly out of reach. Prices have doubled or even tripled since President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began an unorthodox economic experiment last year that has seen Turks' living standards suffer.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistan Ulama Council Chairman: Hajj is for Worship

Chairman of the Pakistan Ulama Council, Special Representative of the Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Affairs, Sheikh Tahir Ashrafi affirmed that doubt casters targeting Saudi Arabia’s role in organizing the Hajj pilgrimage are inexperienced in managing large crowds and are unaware of the efforts the Kingdom exerts…

ABC News

When is Eid al-Adha and why is it called the Feast of Sacrifice?

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid for the second time this year, but it's bigger and more significant than the first.

AFP

Pilgrims pack Mount Arafat for climax of biggest Covid-era hajj

Mount Arafat (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Huge crowds of robed Muslim pilgrims prayed on Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat on Friday, the climax of the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the pandemic forced drastic cuts in numbers for two years.

AFP

'Sacred duty': Inflation eats into Turkey's Muslim feast

Istanbul (AFP) - With inflation in Turkey galloping, the sheep Gul Er buys every year for the Muslim festival of sacrifice in Istanbul looks agonisingly out of reach.

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