Ignored by ‘Oppenheimer,’ atomic test victims speak out
White Sands, United States - Wesley Burris was fast asleep in bed when the world's first atomic bomb exploded just 25...Arts & Culture
Arabic in demand as non-English content rules market
This trend shift reflects not only changing consumer preferences but also highlights the significant potential for regional stories to gain...Arts & Culture
Where Paris hides some of its best art
The Paris contemporary art scene has partly got its mojo back thanks to a slew of new museums, including the...France sells more art than any country apart from the United States -- 91,692 works last year, according to Artprice, an analysis firm.
It still turns over less cash than China and Britain, though it is closing the gap with its northern neighbor and surpassed $1 billion in auction sales for the first time in 2021.
Syria’s Ramadan drummers defiant as tradition wanes
Around one hour before the call to prayer rings out at dawn, Ramadan drummers, known as Musaharati, walk through narrow...Around one hour before the call to prayer rings out at dawn, Ramadan drummers, known as Musaharati, walk through narrow streets to wake the faithful
Although they do receive gifts, the Musaharati don't usually expect financial rewards. They sometimes carry bags or straw baskets to store food and other gifts
Eid Al Fitr likely to begin on May 2: Emirates Astronomical Society
The UAE moon-sighting committee is expected to convene to confirm the official starting date for Eid.The International Astronomical Center, which had announced the beginning of Ramadan, is yet to weigh in on the situation
The IAC had announced, on March 21, that the first day of the holy month would fall on April 2 in most Muslim countries
What determines duration of a Ramadan fast?
The fasting hours are actually determined by geography and vary from one country to another. People in the relatively cooler...Hundreds of millions of Muslims across the world abstain from eating and drinking from early dawn to dusk. They also shun sex with their spouses during the fasting hours.
Some places, like areas near the Arctic where sun appears never to set during certain months, pose a dilemma for the faithful.
Lebanon, France ink pact to preserve media archives
The Lebanese Minister of Information hailed the launch of the public media archives’ digitization project.The Lebanese Minister of Information hailed the launch of the public media archives’ digitization project
The French Ambassador said this project is a glimpse of hope in light of the stifling crisis that is afflicting Lebanon
The metaverse threat: ‘TV will die with its audience’
On the horizon is the so-called "metaverse" -- a loose term covering the growing eco-system of interactive online worlds, games...On the horizon is the so-called "metaverse" -- a loose term covering the growing eco-system of interactive online worlds, games and 3D meeting places
While older consumers are still wedded to traditional TV, viewership among under-35s has halved in a decade, according to Statista
Noted Iran director accused of plagiarism
Asghar Farhadi's former student Azadeh Masihzadeh claims that his film A Hero is based on her documentary All Winners All...The film in question, called A Hero, was the winner of the Grand Prix in last year's prestigious Cannes Film Festival
It tells the story of an Iranian inmate who gains fame after finding a purse of gold coins and tracking down its owner
Unhappy spouses celebrate as England adopts ‘no-fault divorce’
The change brings England and Wales into line with Scotland, which has its own legal system, and with other countries...The change brings England and Wales into line with Scotland, which has its own legal system, and with other countries including the United States, Australia and Germany
While experts expect a rush of divorces by couples who were waiting for the legal reform, they predict it could also ironically increase rates of marriage
Meta celebrates the spirit of Ramadan through #MonthofGood campaign
Throughout #MonthofGood, Meta will be sharing the stories of Muslim communities making positive impact.Throughout #MonthofGood, Meta will be sharing the stories of Muslim communities making positive impact
The company is also introducing new Ramadan AR effects and weaving Muslim culture into the foundation for the metaverse
Sweet smell of Ramadan in South Asia
The region is home to around a third of Islam's adherents. Festive Iftar meals traditionally bring families together and there...More subdued evening gatherings are underway in Afghanistan, where people are still reckoning with an acute humanitarian crisis.
The centuries-old Chawkbazar market in Bangladesh is a traditional center for evening meet-ups during Ramadan.
