Violence broke out at the Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Jews as the Temple Mount, on the first day of a rare concurrence of Ramadan, Passover and Easter.
Tag: Ramadan
Wave of Terrorism in Israel Defies a Simple Narrative
Four recent deadly attacks have highlighted Palestinian anger over vanishing prospects of a Palestinian state, but the assailants’ diverse backgrounds have left many questions unanswered.
Saudi Arabia will allow a million hajj pilgrims to visit Mecca, with Covid precautions.
Vaccinations and negative tests will be required for those who attend the annual ritual.
Mideast Feels the Pinch of Rising Food Prices as Ramadan Nears
Russia’s war on Ukraine has driven up the prices of staple foods and energy across the Middle East and North Africa ahead of the Muslim holy month of daytime fasting and nighttime feasting.
Four Killed in Southern Israel in Latest in Spate of Attacks
The attacks have heightened fears of further violence in April, when the convergence of three religious holidays has leaders on edge.
New Outbreak in Malaysia Is Linked to Ramadan Gatherings
With more new infections per capita than almost anywhere else in Asia, the country reimposed restrictions as the prime minister called on Malaysians to observe “a self-lockdown.”
Why Did the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Explode Now?
A little-noticed police action in Jerusalem last month was one of several incidents that led to the current crisis.
A Ramadan Closer to Normal for 2021
Compared with last year, when mosques around the world were closed because of the coronavirus, this Holy Month has limits, but friends and family, too.
Severe Covid Cases Surge in Gaza as Ramadan Nears
The coronavirus variant identified in Britain is proliferating in the Gaza Strip, where fewer than 1 percent of residents have been vaccinated so far.