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Religion

Ramadan 2024: When does the holy month start and why do Muslims fast?

We answer key questions about the holy month, including when it starts and ends this year, why the date changes every year and what can invalidate a fast
Migration
Mexican authorities find 19 'kidnapped' Mauritanians in US border town
Migration
Abandoned bus with more than 100 Egyptians found in southern Mexico
Diplomacy
In Pictures: Assad and Zelensky warmly welcomed at Arab League summit
Media
Middle East Eye's picks of the year 2022
Qatar World Cup 2022
Qatar World Cup 2022: Region's fans revel in first Arab hosted tournament
Cop27
Climate change 'forcing half of youth' in Mena to reconsider having kids
Egypt Turmoil
Egyptians prevented from answering questions on democracy in Arab World Survey
Religion
Eid al-Adha 2023: What is Qurbani? Why Muslims sacrifice livestock, explained
Guantanamo
'I was thrown under the bus': Ex-Guantanamo prisoner on why he’s suing the Canadian government
Religion
When is Eid al-Fitr 2022? Here's everything you need to know about the celebration
Human Rights
Mauritania rocked in wake of anti-slavery trials
Libya Crisis
Libya's Haftar confirms military support for Operation Dignity from Egypt and UAE
Human Rights
Clashes erupt after Mauritania anti-slavery activists jailed
Charlie Hebdo
North African hackers infiltrate 100s of French websites
Diplomacy
African leaders consider joint steps against regional security threats
Variety
Who are the most influential thinkers in the Middle East?
Reviews
BOOK REVIEW: Will the Middle East implode?
Diplomacy
France’s Operation Barkhane and Saharan ghosts
Jeremy Keenan
Health
Mauritania bans entry of citizens from Ebola-hit states
Reviews
Film review: The Runner
Mauritania Votes
Breaking down gender barriers in the Arab world
Mouhamed Lemine El Kettab
Mauritania Votes
Mauritania's highest court confirms win for Abdel Aziz