Eid Al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, in Oman

Eid Al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, in Oman

(VOVWORLD) - “Eid al-Adha,” the "Sacrifice Feast," is the second Muslim holiday celebrated in Oman each year. The festival marks the end of the traditional pilgrimage season to Mecca. A large number of animals are...
UN calls for Eid truce in Libya

UN calls for Eid truce in Libya

(VOVWORLD) - United Nations envoy to Libya Ghassan Salame has called for a truce during the upcoming Eid al-Adha religious holiday (August 10), saying the fighting in that country needs...
Bombing in Iraq

Bombing in Iraq

(VOVworld)- Iraqi police say at least 11 people died and 22 others were wounded in a bombing on Tuesday in Kirkuk city, 250 km north of Baghdad
Fragile hope for Syria

Fragile hope for Syria

(VOVworld)- The 19-month long crisis in Syria saw a fragile of hope when President Bashar Al Assad’s government agreed to a cease fire during Eid Al-Adha, the Muslim...