Big budget Saudi TV series stirs controversy in Middle East
A multimillion-dollar Saudi television production portraying the life of an early Islamic ruler has caused controversy in the ...
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Muawiya: The Ramadan series about an early Islamic ruler that’s causing a stir
Show portraying life of first Umayyad caliph banned in Iraq over sectarian tension fears and criticised in Egypt over ...
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World's largest necropolis that's 1,400 years old and home to 6 million bodies
The necropolis sits in the holy city of Najaf, meaning it's extremely important to Shi'ite muslims, as it's near the shrine of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad and ...
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Martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali being observed with devotion and reverence
The martyrdom day of fourth pious caliph of Islam, Ali ibn Abi Talib, is being observed across the country with great devotion and reverence on Monday. Hazrat Ali sustained fatal injuries in an ...
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Inside the world's largest necropolis where 6 million people are buried
It is situated near the shrine of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad and the first Shia Imam. READ MORE: 'We're all Kevin Costner' after actor's reaction to Ryan ...
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Syria: Which religions and ethnic groups make up the country?
Shia Muslims, who make up 13% of Syria's population, believe that Muhammad designated his cousin and son-in-law Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor and the first in a line of hereditary imams.
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Tehran Pardis Theater Complex to host tazieh performances
Tehran Pardis Theater Complex is set to host a group of thespians performing the story of the martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS) from ...