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Millions of Muslim pilgrims worldwide perform the last major ritual of Hajj

Muslims around the world are marking the first day of the Eid al-Adha or feast of sacrifice on Sunday. They traditionally sacrifice a sheep and give the meat to the poor. The faithful focus on placing God before themselves, recalling Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in submission to the Almighty. It’s an emotional day too for pilgrims in Mina, near Mecca. They have started the final rituals of their Hajj. Extreme heat has been a challenge for pilgrims. Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Mina, Saudi Arabia. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our […]

Muslims offer Ramadan prayers in New York’s Times Square | #AJshorts

Muslim worshippers, many with Palestinian flags, gathered in New York’s Times Square to offer prayers ahead of the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Devotees rush to India’s newly inaugurated Ram temple | AJ #shorts

Crowds of devotees lined up outside the newly inaugurated Ram temple in Ayodhya in India, which opened to the public a day after being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

UNHRC passes resolution on religious hatred after Quran burning

The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution condemning the burning of the Quran in Sweden last month. The council passed the motion brought by Pakistan, which labelled the incident, incitement of religious hatred. Al Jazeera’s Michael Appel reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #UnitedNations #UNHRC #Pakistan #Sweden #QuranBurningProtests #QuranBurning #ReligiousHatred #AlJazeeraEnglish

Why are mosques being demolished in Ethiopia? | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

Several mosques have been destroyed on the outskirts of Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa in recent months, sparking anger among worshippers and leading to deadly protests. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Why are people in Lebanon confused about what time it is? | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

People in Lebanon are confused about what time it is, amid a row between political and religious authorities over when clocks should go forward. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Football fans enjoy Qatari traditions and visit mosques

During the World Cup, football fans experienced Qatar’s traditions and religion. Tens of thousands of visitors went to mosques, where they learned about Islam. Scholars say first hand experiences have helped people understand a region and a faith often portrayed negatively. Al Jazeera’s @Osamabin Javaid reports from Doha, Qatar. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #WorldCup2022 #WorldCup #qatar2022

Protests in Iran and on social media over Mahsa Amini’s death | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

There have been more demonstrations in Iran over the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was arrested for allegedly breaking headscarf rules. Some users on social media cut their hair in protest. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Clashes in Jerusalem over Ramadan gatherings

There has been a third night of violence near the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Israeli security forces fired stun grenades and water cannon at Palestinian protesters. They are angry at restrictions on gatherings during the Muslim month of Ramadan. Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett reports from West Jerusalem. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Jerusalem #Ramadan #Israel

Muslims mark first night of Ramadan with Al-Aqsa Mosque prayers

Muslims in occupied East Jerusalem have been celebrating the first night of Ramadan with prayers inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque. It is a very different picture since last year when COVID restrictions kept the site closed to worshippers during Islam’s holy month. Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett joined the crowds nearby. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Jerusalem #Ramadan