Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit the holy sites in Mecca and Medina during the fasting month of Ramadan. Communal prayers and massive iftar meals are among the unique images of Islamic unity.
19 Apr 2024
- Russia says ‘every US veto’ on Gaza costs thousands of lives
- Ireland 'disappointed' after Security Council fails to pass draft resolution demanding Palestine's full membership at UN
- Palestine condemns US' use of veto at UNSC blocking Palestine's UN membership
- US vetoes Palestine’s bid for full UN membership
- Iran's Supreme National Security Council denies emergency session
- Situation in Isfahan normal after report of explosion
- Tehran avoids any nuclear activity that disrupts IAEA ties
- US secretly pushing UNSC members to reject Palestine statehood bid
- Nearly 20 injured in Hezbollah attack on Israeli positions
- Israeli attacks kill 56 more Palestinians in Gaza, bringing death toll since Oct. 7 to 33,899
