Eid al-Fitr

Rising inflation threatens Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Pakistan

Pakistan's inflation rate jumped to 35.4% in March 2023—the highest it has been in almost 50 years.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
23/04/2023

‘Eidiya,’ visits, and new clothes: The most prominent aspects of Eid in the GCC

The Eid al-Fitr holiday extends for more than three days in Gulf countries. However, the first day is usually devoted to family visits.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE
23/04/2023

Foreign states start evacuations from Sudan as battle rages

With the airport closed, the only way to escape is via the Red Sea.

By REUTERS
22/04/2023
A man barbecues meat on Independence Day in Jerusalem.

Independence Day barbeques to be plagued by chicken shortage

The slaughtering of chickens will be disrupted due to Eid al-Fitr just as demand rises for Independence Day.

By LIAT RON/WALLA
16/04/2023

After Iran, Saudi Arabia to re-establish ties with Syria, sources say

The re-establishment of ties between Riyadh and Damascus would mark the most significant development yet in moves by Arab states to normalize ties with Assad

By REUTERS
23/03/2023
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