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Faith, World — October 5, 2014

Photo-Essay of Hajj Pilgrimage

An estimated two million Muslims from around the world made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca this year. Al Jazeera shows you hajj in photos -- … [Read more...]

Faith, World — October 5, 2014

Eid In Turkey: Traditionalists vs Secularists

A look at the Muslim holiday Eid in Turkey (known as Kurban Bayrami) where the observant slaughter a sheep or cow, and give the meat to the poor. As a result, there is a great divide between … [Read more...]

Women, World — October 5, 2014

Afghanistan’s First Lady Steps Into Spotlight

The new president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, said he wants women to play a stronger role in Afghan society - known for its patriarchal views - and many are excited to see his wife, Rula Ghani, … [Read more...]

World — October 2, 2014

Study Says Syrian Women Need Support and Protection

A recent report published by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) states that Syrian women and girls have experienced “chronic abuse and harassment” over the past three years of war. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, Women, World — October 1, 2014

Gamechanger: Female Architect Designs Istanbul Mosque

Istanbul's breathtaking Sakirin Mosque is believed to be the first mosque designed by a woman. Take a peek at Zeynep Fadillioglu’s stunning work -- … [Read more...]

World — October 1, 2014

Mosul, Iraq: Today and Years Past

A fascinating look, via photography, between present day Mosul to the city in 1932. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — September 30, 2014

Fear of Ebola During Hajj Pilgrimage

Fearing a potential health crisis during this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, the Saudi Ministry of Health has recently banned visas for the three countries most affected by Ebola. … [Read more...]

Women, World — September 29, 2014

Meet Major Mariam Al Mansouri

Meet the female fighter pilot who flew as part of the U.S.-led mission to strike against ISIS – and she’s from the United Arab Emirates. … [Read more...]

Faith, National, World — September 29, 2014

ISIS: You Don’t Understand Islam

More than 120 Muslim scholars from around the world compiled an open letter to the militants of ISIS and confronted their extremist ideology. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — September 29, 2014

Prominent Muslim Sheik Issues Religious Edict Against ISIS

Sheik Abdullah bin Bayyah -- a respected religious cleric and scholar -- has issued a religious edict known as a fatwa against ISIS, declaring the extremist group as misguided, questioning what they … [Read more...]