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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...

by Mahmoud illean in Palestinian Territory on 08/02/2012

Society

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

Society

Ukrainian Muslims celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad

Ukrainian Muslims mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad in Al-Rahma mosque. Kiev, Ukraine. 3rd February 2012

by Sergei Svetlitsky in Ukraine on 03/02/2012

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08/02/2012 - In Pictures: The religious sites of Israel and Palestinian Territory - Palestinian Territory - The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem...
05/02/2012 - National Birthday Celebrations of Prophet Mohammad - Karachi - Pakistan - Muslims celebrate the birthday of...
03/02/2012 - Ukrainian Muslims celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad - Ukraine - Ukrainian Muslims mark the birthday of...
09/01/2012 - A view of the Old City of Jerusalem - Israel - A view of the Old City of Jerusalem....
06/01/2012 - A synagogue in Jerusalem - Palestinian Territory - A synagogue is a Jewish house of prayer...
31/12/2011 - Bab ul Islam Mosuqe in southern Peru - Peru - The Bab ul Islam Mosque, meaning the...
26/12/2011 - Silwan walking tunnel collapses - Jerusalem - Israel - The entrance to Ein Silwan Mosque and...
15/12/2011 - Settlers allegedly burn and vandalize Mosque - Ramallah - Palestinian Territory - Extremist Settlers burn a mosque in the...
01/12/2011 - Mosque demolition in Mufgarah - South Hebron Hills - Palestinian Territory - Demolitions by the Israeli authorities...

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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...
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.
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...
An illuminated view of madina mosque during Eid Milad-un-Nabi
An illuminated view of Madina mosque decorated with colorful during Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 4th February 2012
Ukrainian Muslims celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad
Ukrainian Muslims mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad in Al-Rahma mosque. Kiev, Ukraine. 3rd February 2012
In pictures: A view of Damascus
Damascus is commonly known in Syria as al-Sham, and as the City of Jasmine. It is the capital and the second largest city of Syria after Aleppo. 2nd February 2012
Illuminated view of mosque lights during Eid Milad-un-Nabi
A beautifully illuminated view of a mosque which has been decorated with lights in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Hyderabad, Pakistan. 2nd February 2012
Citadel of Salah El Din - Cairo
Citadel of Salah El Din dominates Cairo's eastern skyline with its raised rocky platform on the edge of Cairo,Citadel was built by general Saladin in 1176. The Citadel was home to ...
The old city of Srinagar Kashmir
Historical architecture, and shops in "Shehri Khaas ", the old city of Srinagar Kashmir, India. Taken from 2009 - 2011
Biswa Ijtema World Congregation of Muslims ends
The Biswa Ijtema, or the World Congregation of Muslims, concluded with the faithful in their hundreds of thousands seeking peace and welfare of humanity. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 22nd January...
The World Congregation of Muslims 'Biswa Ijtema' ends
The second phase of Biswa Ijtema, or the World Congregation of Muslims, concluded on Sunday seeking peace and revival of Islamic tenets. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 22nd January, 2012
EDL confronted in Whitechapel with 1 hurt - London
Members of the English Defence League (EDL) were congregating opposite the East London Mosque at the Indo pub when confrontations took place with the locals. Scuffles broke out, and on...
EDL march in Barking
Around 200 EDL supporters marched from Barking Station to a rally outside the town hall, calling for an end to Islamic influence in England. Their protest was opposed by a smaller group...
Rain in Jerusalem doesn't keep devotees from their holy places
Muslims and Jews perform their religious rites in the open-air under the rainy skies of Jerusalem. Israel. 13th January 2012
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh visits Tunisia
Hamas leader and Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Ismail Haniyeh, on a short trip to the country paid a visit to Tunis, Kairouan and a number of other towns. Tunisi...
A view of the Old City of Jerusalem
A view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a holy city to the three major Abrahamic religions; Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Israel. 9th January 2012
Indian Foreign Minister visits the Old City of Jerusalem
Indian Foreign Minister visits Krishna Samanhala corner of India Gate in the Old City during his visit to the Middle East, Palestine and Israel. Israel. 9th January 2012
A synagogue in Jerusalem
A synagogue is a Jewish house of prayer. Although there are some standard laws which govern the layout of a synagogue, there is no set architectural design and therefore exteriors and i...
Bakehila opens Unique Educational Center for Arab Children
The Bakehila organisation that runs educational programming in disadvantaged neighborhoods of Jerusalem, opened a new center just one day after vehicles were torched in the neighborhood...