Emirate in UAE Bans Beggars During Ramadan

Finding Dulcinea a year ago Region: United Arab Emirates

Posted to findingDulcinea by Anne Szustek Ras Al-Khaimah, an emirate in the northern region of the UAE, has already arrested 27 beggars since Jan. 1 this year, as part of the early stages of a campaign to root out panhand... more

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Morocco's Blogosphere Livid Against Daylight Savings

Global Voices a year ago Region: Morocco

The modern concept of Daylight Savings Time was conceived by William Willett in 1905 and was first initiated by Germany in 1916. Most of the world does not participate in Daylight Savings Time, and until recently, Morocco ... more

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12 people Fainted While Fasting Due to Hot Weather

Imran Shah a year ago Region: Pakistan

  Weather is very hot these days in the southern parts of Pakistan and the dry weather will prevail for a week, according to weather forecasts.   But because of hot weather in different parts of Pakistan some ... more

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Oman: Ramadan Unusual

Global Voices a year ago Region: Oman

You might think that the recent activity at the Omani blogosphere is mostly about the religious atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan, but strangely the majority of the posts are anything but Ramadanic. The notorious Mu... more

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A Newspaper Blog for Ramadan

Global Voices a year ago Region: Sweden

As Iftar - the daily breaking of the fast during the Muslim month of Ramadan - is quickly approaching, Swedish society is reflecting on how to adapt to the traditions of “new Swedes”, and are making their own e... more

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Welcoming Ramadan

Global Voices a year ago Region: Morocco

Ramadan comes but once a year, and Moroccan bloggers (like those in Egypt, Libya, and elsewhere) are gearing up for the month ahead. Lovefrom1stbite shares a recipe for the delicious Ramadan treat chabakia, including a pi... more

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Egypt: Welcoming the Holy Month of Ramadan

Global Voices a year ago Region: Egypt

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins Monday, has a distinct flavour in Egypt, where the streets are decorated for the occasion. One blogger takes us to the heart of action and paints the festivities. Egypti... more

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Libya: The Ramadan Special

Global Voices a year ago Region: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, begins in all parts of the Islamic world. Depending on where you are located, it could have either started, will start tomorrow or even Tuesday in some areas. The Libyan blogosph... more

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Shortage of flour in Punjab & Ramadan

Imran Shah a year ago Region: Pakistan

Lahore: The conflict between flourmills association Punjab and the administration, over the prices of wheat got worsened, that produced shortage of flour in the market.   According to news, long queues have been see... more

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