Muslims pray alongside Jews at Africa's oldest synagogue
This year's annual pilgrimage to Tunisia's Ghriba synagogue coincides with Muslims holy month of Ramadan for the first time since 1987.
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Omani first Arab author to win international Booker
Omani author Jokha Alharthi's novel was described by judges as 'a richly imagined, engaging and poetic insight into a society in transition.'
Iraqis hope ecotourism will save rare marshes
Straddling Iraq's famous Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Mesopotamian marshes are a rare aquatic ecosystem said to be the site of the biblical Garden of Eden. Iraqis are hoping increased ecotourism will save these marshes.
Afrin musician teaches region's musical heritage to children
Mostafa Bakr has opened a music school in downtown Afrin where he teaches children and adults to play the string instruments of the region, from buzuq to tanbur.
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Sabaean Mandeans in Iraq celebrate the Baptism of John
As the Sabaean Mandean community in Iraq celebrates the Baptism of John, worshippers pray for lasting peace in the country this shrinking community calls home.
Hundreds Of Artefacts Are Being Recovered In Post-ISIS Raqqa
Abo Athar, a Syrian archaeologist from the city of Raqqa discusses the efforts being made to restore historical artefacts stolen and damaged by ISIS.
Ramadan Traditions Reviving As Anbar Experiences 'Unprecedented Stability'
Anbar was once known as a haven for extremist groups in Iraq. Now, following the defeat of ISIS, people in towns and cities across the province are observing Ramadan free from the group's rule.
Mosul Attempts To Revive Its Cultural Heritage After Attempts To Erase It...
Despite losing 90-95% of its books during the fighting with ISIS, students are once again using the Central Library of Mosul for their studies.