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Syrians protest outside their embassy in London

Syrians demonstrate in London as attacks by pro-government forces on protesters in Syria escalate. United Kingdom. 7th February 2012

by Mario Mitsis in United Kingdom on 06/02/2012

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The birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad celebrated in Hyderabad

Seminary students hold green flags during a rally for Rabi' al-awwal, the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, in Hyderabad, organised by...

by rajput yasir in Pakistan on 27/01/2012

Society

Daily life in Tunis

Tunis and its people appear to be changing, with fashionable clothes, graffiti, and the return of street vendors, being some of the things that...

by hamideddine Bouali in Tunisia on 20/01/2012

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06/02/2012 - Syrians protest outside their embassy in London - United Kingdom - Syrians demonstrate in London as...
27/01/2012 - The birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad celebrated in Hyderabad - Pakistan - Seminary students hold green flags...
20/01/2012 - Daily life in Tunis - Tunisia - Tunis and its people appear to be...
15/01/2012 - Arbaeen Procession in London - United Kingdom - Around 5000 Muslims held their 31st...
22/12/2011 - ISO Protest Against Jamat e Islami - Pakistan - Activists of ISO (Imamia Students...
06/12/2011 - Ashura procession and Muharram in Bangalore - India - Thousands of Shia muslims in Bangalore...
06/12/2011 - Ashura commemoration observed in Bangladesh - Bangladesh - Muslims observed the Day of Ashura...
06/12/2011 - Indian Shiite Muslims take part in the 10th Muharram - India - Indian Shiite Muslims take part in a...
02/12/2011 - Sipah-e-Sahaba protest against NATO attacks - Karachi - Pakistan - Supporters of the Islamic organization...
16/11/2011 - Islamic Fashion Festival underway in Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia - The annual Islamic Fashion Festival...

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Orthodox Jewish children visit the Wester Wall - Jerusalem
The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded ...
In Pictures: The religious sites of Israel and Palestinian Territory
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world. Al-Aqsa Mosque also known as al-Aqsa, is the third holiest site in Sunni Islam...
Sit-in held for Islamic jihadist Khader Adnan who is on hunger strike
Citizens hold a sit-in in Manger Square in solidarity with the prisoner Khader Adnan, 33, who is a senior member of the Islamic jihad movement. Adnan has been on hunger strike for 54 da...
Palestinians hold a sit-in protest at the Red Cross - Ramallah
Families of Palestinian prisoners, held in Israeli jails, hold their relatives pictures during a protest in front of the International Committee of the Red Cross offices in the West Ban...
Syrians protest outside their embassy in London
Syrians demonstrate in London as attacks by pro-government forces on protesters in Syria escalate. United Kingdom. 7th February 2012
The 14-party protest for the quick trial of war criminals in Dhaka
Bangladesh Awami League-led 14-party arranged a human chain along 14 points of the 24 Thanas in Dhaka city to demand the quick trial of war criminals. 7th February 2012
Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance
The 14-party ruling alliance formed a human chain across the city against war crimes and accountability, stretching from Gabtoli to Jatrabari. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7th January 2012
Free mass circumcision of 1,000 poor children- Larkana City
The fifth annual joint circumcision of 1,000 poor children is held on the celebration of the Muslim prophet Muhammad's birthday. A social islamic organization sponsored the event. ...
DSE dips to record low sparking demonstrations
Retail stocks investors take to the streets in front of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, protesting another heavy slide in shares. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 6th February 2012
Processions marked Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi in New Delhi
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi or the birthday of Prophet Muhammad is celebrated by Muslims as Eid-e Milad. Prophet Muhammad was born in Arabia in the city of Mecca on the 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awwa...
Kashmiri Muslims celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed
Muslim devotees raise their hands for prayers as a head priest displays a relic of Prophet Mohammed at the Hazratbal shrine on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad or birthday of Prophet Mohamme...
Nepalese Muslims celebrate birthday of Prophet Mohammed
For the very first time Nepalese Muslims Celebrate birthday of Prophet Mohammed by organizing a peace rally.They are following the trend of fellow Muslims around the world to celebrate ...
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.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations - Karachi
Muslims celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi with religious reverence and fervor renewing their pledge to follow the teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad. Karachi, Pakistan. 5th Februar...
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
Hamadi Jebali and Ben Jaafar visit Okba Ibn Nafaa mosque - Tunisia
On the occasion of Mouled, the head of government Mustapaha Hamadi Jebali and Ben Jaafar, president of the Constituent Assembly, attend a religious ceremony held at the Okba Ibn Nafaa...
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
Peshawar traders feed the needy on Eid Milad Ulnabi Day
Traders at Qissa Khawani provide food to the poor and needy on Eid Milad Ulnabi day, a traditional Muslim holy day. Peshawar, Pakistan. 5th February 2012
Graffiti commemorates life of Vittorio Arrigoni - Gaza
Vittorio Arrigoni, an Italian reporter who worked with the pro-Palestinian International Solidarity Movement in the Gaza Strip from 2008 until his death 2011, is remembered in graffiti ...