Workers install the new Kiswa, a black silk and gold-embroidered cloth that covers the Kaaba, at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca on Tuesday (16), marking the Islamic New Year. The occasion is celebrated across Muslim countries, many of which observe a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
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Children watch the creation of a sculpture bearing the message “Welcome, Ramadan” in the sands of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday (17), one day before the start of Ramadan on Wednesday (18). The sculpture was created by Palestinian artist Yazeed Abu Jarad. Ramadan is the holy month of Islam, during which Muslims
This week’s aerial photo shows the Kuwait Towers and the Water Park in Kuwait City. The trio of towers, featuring modern architecture, is one of the country’s symbols as well as a cultural and tourist landmark. ©Yasser Al-Zayyat/AFP
Oman National Day was celebrated in Brasília on Thursday (27) at an event hosted by the Embassy of Oman in Brazil. Ambassador Abdulghaffar Al Bulushi welcomed the guests, including Brazilian officials and diplomats. Clélio Nivaldo Crippa Filho, Director of the Middle East Department at Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended the celebration. The Arab-Brazilian Chamber
The project “Orientes (en)Trópicos”, curated by Monica Hirano, will be launched in a debate next Tuesday (26) in São Paulo.
Street artist Tarsila Schubert owns The Cave DXB. The studio operates as a gallery and a creative space for Dubai-based artists from different countries.
