Because the Hijri calendar is lunar, the dates of Islamic months and holidays — such as Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr — change ...

In the Middle East, dessert isn’t just a dish—it’s a ritual. Whether served after an elaborate meal, exchanged as a gesture ...

The US urgently needs to spearhead not another porous, fake "nuclear deal" but real security, stability and freedom -- not only for millions of Muslims, Christians and Jews, but also for the great peo ...

The best times to visit Cairo are from March to May and from September to November ... Winter is by far the most popular time to visit Egypt's capital due to cooler temperatures. If you're planning a ...

Before ma’amoul were treats served at special occasions, they were simple biscuits that fueled travelers. “‘Ma’amoul’ is not ...

With much of Gaza in rubble, men, women and children were forced to hold the traditional Eid al-Adha prayers in the open air ...

Yasmin H, an Egyptian expat in Dubai, said she resorts to cooking Eid meals from Egypt to "get a sense of home." "In Egypt, people play Um Kalthoum's famous song "Night of Eid" and women prepare ...

Eid Al Adha Sheep Prices Vary Sharply Across ... them away from direct engagement with the ritual. Middle-tier prices: Egypt, Jordan, Iraq In Egypt, prices remain stable at $302, thanks to a ...