Religion Religion 2020-07-30 Aden residents greet Eid al-Adha with optimism The implementation of the Riyadh Agreement is expected to usher in a new era in the provisional capital of Aden, residents and officials say. Religion 2020-07-29 Muslims begin downsized hajj amid pandemic Pilgrims were brought into Mecca's Grand Mosque in small batches, walking along marked paths, in sharp contrast to previous years. Religion 2020-06-23 Saudi Arabia to allow around 1,000 pilgrims in scaled-down hajj The pilgrims will be tested for coronavirus and will be required to quarantine at home after the ritual, the country's top health official announced. Religion 2020-06-19 Saudi poised to make tough call on hajj season The kingdom is close to making an announcement about hajj this year, as the global coronavirus pandemic continues to claim lives. Religion 2020-05-19 Houthis run aggressive campaign to collect zakat Observers say the Iran-backed militia does not have the authority to collect zakat, and accuse it of using the funds to finance its war effort. Religion 2020-04-21 Middle East braces for bleak Ramadan as virus threat lingers This year, the fast-spreading COVID-19 threatens to dampen Ramadan like never before, with millions locked down across the Middle East. Religion 2020-02-24 US presses Yemen's Houthis to drop Bahai charges The US has urged the Iran-backed militia to drop the allegations, release those arbitrarily detained, and respect religious freedom for all. Religion 2019-11-04 Houthis exploit religious celebrations to extort Yemenis The militia has been forcibly collecting fees from businesses to fund extravagant celebrations marking the Prophet Mohammed's birthday, residents told Al-Mashareq. Religion 2019-06-04 Yemen roiled by war, divisions as Eid begins As Yemenis begin to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the suffering of the displaced and of the population in general cannot be hidden. Religion 2019-05-06 Iran lays foundation for long-term influence in Syria By consolidating its military, economic, cultural and religious presence in Syria, the Iranian regime seeks to ensure its influence will endure. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next
