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National Birthday Celebrations of Prophet Mohammad - Karachi

Muslims celebrate the birthday of Prophet Mohammad, during Eid e Milad un Nabi. February 5, 2012, Karachi, Pakistan.

by Syed Yasir Kazmi in Pakistan on 05/02/2012

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Chinese new year celebration 2012 - Bangkok

Chinese new year celebration 2012, the Year of the Dragon. Crowds of people go to Chinatown to get a glimpse of Princess Maha Chakri. Bangkok,...

by Alexander Widding in Thailand on 23/01/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Dublin welcomes the Chinese New Year of the Dragon

The Chinese ambassador to Ireland, Luo Linquan, and the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Andrew Montague, joined in the celebrations, to welcome the Chinese New...

by Michael Debets in Ireland on 22/01/2012

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05/02/2012 - National Birthday Celebrations of Prophet Mohammad - Karachi - Pakistan - Muslims celebrate the birthday of...
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22/01/2012 - Dublin welcomes the Chinese New Year of the Dragon - Ireland - The Chinese ambassador to Ireland, Luo...
22/01/2012 - Chinese new year celebration 2012 - Bangkok - Thailand - Chinese new year celebration 2012, year...
20/01/2012 - Yuexiu Flower Market in Guangzhou opens for the Chinese New Year - China - A few thousand people visit the Yuexiu...
14/01/2012 - 2012 Year of the Dragon celebrations - Rome - Italy - Chinese New Year celebrations at the...
27/12/2011 - Celebrating the eighth night of Chanukah – Jerusalem - Israel - Young ladies light a chanukkiah, an...
25/12/2011 - Christmas Prayer in Hyderabad Pakistan - Pakistan - Pakistani Christians attend prayers at...
25/12/2011 - Christmas celebrations - Bangladesh - Bangladesh - Bangladeshis celebrate the Christmas at...
23/12/2011 - Busy traffic at Christmas gateway in London - United Kingdom - The AA estimates 18 million vehicles...

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National Birthday Celebrations of Prophet Mohammad - Karachi
Muslims celebrate the birthday of Prophet Mohammad, during Eid e Milad un Nabi. February 5, 2012, Karachi, Pakistan.
Celebrating the birth of the Muslim prophet Mohammed
Devotees take part at an Eid e Milad un Nabi procession celebrating the birth of the Muslim prophet Mohammed. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 5th February 2012
Eid e Milad un Nabi celebrations - Hyderabad
The Muslim community celebrates the birthday of their prophet, Mohammed, during Eid e Milad un Nabi. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 5th February 2012
Eid e Milad un Nabi procession on Mohammed's birthday - Dhaka
Devotees take part at an Eid e Milad un Nabi procession celebrating the birth of the Muslim prophet Mohammed. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 5th February, 2012
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Armenian Christmas Mass preparations in the Cathedral of Nativity.
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Chinese New Year in Manhattan
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Chinese new year celebration 2012 - Bangkok
Chinese new year celebration 2012, the Year of the Dragon. Crowds of people go to Chinatown to get a glimpse of Princess Maha Chakri. Bangkok, Thailand. 23rd January 2012