Religion

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  Religion

  2021-10-21

  China silences popular Qur'an app for millions of Muslims

  The Quran Majeed app is 'trusted by over 25 million Muslims globally', according to the app's developer. But -- without evidence -- Beijing claimed it contains illegal religious texts.

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  Religion

  2021-10-18

  Mosul's famed al-Nuri mosque celebrated as restoration work progresses

  Religious chants were heard in the first ceremony of its kind Sunday at Iraq's iconic al-Nuri mosque, currently being rebuilt after the extensive damage it suffered in the battle against ISIS.

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  Religion

  2021-09-20

  Once an ISIS prison, Mosul church gets new bell cast in Lebanon

  'After seven years of silence, the bell of Mar Tuma rang for the first time,' said a priest at the inauguration, drawing applause and ululations from the crowd.

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  Religion

  2021-07-20

  Economic anguish, depreciating currency rob Yemenis of Eid al-Adha joy

  The threat of famine and the collapse of the riyal have made this Eid al-Adha particularly difficult for many Yemenis.

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  Religion

  2021-03-08

  In historic Iraq visit, Pope Francis urges healing, tolerance and brotherhood

  During his three-day visit, the pope evoked a spirit of hope and fraternity, condemned ISIS and all religious extremism, and urged Iraqis of all faiths to work together towards a brighter future.

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  Religion

  2020-12-09

  Iraqis hail Pope's upcoming historic visit

  Pope Francis will make the first-ever papal visit to Iraq in March amid hopes that the trip will help heal the country and turn the page on years of brutal conflict that displaced Iraq's Christians.

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  Religion

  2020-11-18

  Bahrain Foreign Minister in Israel on first official visit

  The Abraham Accords reflect a changing dynamic in the region and underscore the need for co-operation to counter Iranian influence.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.