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In The Wake Of The Fall Of Assad's Regime - Syria

Rebels gather inside the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria, on December 9, 2024. This moment marks the celebration of the Assad regime's collapse during a significant opposition offensive. Photo by Mohammed Nammoor/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Foreign Tourists Visit Afghanistan

A group of visitors explores the interior of a historic mosque in Herat, Afghanistan, on May 18, 2024. Herat, the third-largest city in Afghanistan, is an oasis in the fertile Hari River valley, south of the Paropamisus Mountains. As the capital of Herat Province, it had an estimated population of 574,276 in 2020 and serves as a key cultural and historical center in western Afghanistan. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrians revitalize Ramadan traditions with Iftar banquet at iconic mosque in Aleppo

STORY: Syrians revitalize Ramadan traditions with Iftar banquet at iconic mosque in Aleppo SHOOTING TIME: March 30, 2024 DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: ALEPPO, Syria CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mass Iftar dinner 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): YASSER MAHMALAT, Director of Old Aleppo Minaret 3. various of the Iftar dinner 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): YASSER MAHMALAT, Director of Old Aleppo Minaret 5. various of the Iftar dinner 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MAHER SHIEHA, Aleppo resident 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MOHAMMED ALABI, Aleppo resident STORYLINE: Over 1,200 people gathered Saturday at Aleppo's recently renovated Grand Umayyad Mosque for a communal Iftar dinner, marking the first such gathering in 12 years. Organized by the Syria Trust for Development and local charities, the event aimed to revive the Ramadan spirit in the historic city, known as a cultural hub in Syria. The mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site believed to house the remains of Zechariah, saw long lines of

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Daily Life in Istanbul

A view of a Sultanahmet Mosque. On February 6, 2024. Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia, is defined by the majestic Bosphorus Strait, a waterway that not only divides the city but also unites its captivating blend of historic charm, modern energy, and stunning waterfront vistas. Photo by Ali Khaligh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Istanbul

A view of a Sultanahmet Mosque on a ferryboat. On February 6, 2024. Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia, is defined by the majestic Bosphorus Strait, a waterway that not only divides the city but also unites its captivating blend of historic charm, modern energy, and stunning waterfront vistas. Photo by Ali Khaligh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Istanbul

People were praying in the mosque on February 5, 2024. Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia, is defined by the majestic Bosphorus Strait, a waterway that not only divides the city but also unites its captivating blend of historic charm, modern energy, and stunning waterfront vistas. Photo by Ali Khaligh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Istanbul

People were praying in the mosque on February 5, 2024. Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia, is defined by the majestic Bosphorus Strait, a waterway that not only divides the city but also unites its captivating blend of historic charm, modern energy, and stunning waterfront vistas. Photo by Ali Khaligh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Historical monuments damaged in earthquakes in W. Afghanistan

STORY: Historical monuments damaged in earthquakes in W. Afghanistan DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: HERAT, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Herat's largest historic mosque Masjid Jami Herat 2. various of Qila Ikhtiarudin (Ikhtiarudin citadel) in Herat province, Afghanistan 3. various of Minar Jam (the Minaret of Jam) in Herat province, Afghanistan STORYLINE: Several historical monuments and cultural heritages have been damaged due to a series of devastating earthquakes and aftershocks that jolted west Afghanistan's Herat and the neighboring Badghis and Farah provinces, Herat's Provincial Director for Information and Culture Ahmadullah Muttaqi said on Thursday. Identifying the damaged monuments, the official said that Qila Ikhtiarudin (Ikhtiarudin citadel), Herat's largest historic mosque Masjid Jami Herat and Minar Jam (the Minaret of Jam), are among the famous historical sites that have been damaged in the tremors. Two deadly quakes, each with a magnitude of

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-RAMADAN-CELEBRATION

(230404) -- NEW DELHI, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman prepares snacks to break fast during the holy month of Ramadan at historic Jama Masjid (grand mosque) in New Delhi, India, April 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-RAMADAN-CELEBRATION

(230404) -- NEW DELHI, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women prepare snacks to break fast during the holy month of Ramadan at historic Jama Masjid (grand mosque) in New Delhi, India, April 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-RAMADAN-CELEBRATION

(230404) -- NEW DELHI, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait to break fast during the holy month of Ramadan at historic Jama Masjid (grand mosque) in New Delhi, India, April 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-RAMADAN-CELEBRATION

(230404) -- NEW DELHI, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman prays after breaking fast during the holy month of Ramadan at historic Jama Masjid (grand mosque) in New Delhi, India, April 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-RAMADAN-CELEBRATION

(230404) -- NEW DELHI, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man prepares fruits to break fast during the holy month of Ramadan at historic Jama Masjid (grand mosque) in New Delhi, India, April 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-RAMADAN-CELEBRATION

(230404) -- NEW DELHI, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People prepare milk drinks to break fast during the holy month of Ramadan at historic Jama Masjid (grand mosque) in New Delhi, India, April 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-RAMADAN-CELEBRATION

(230404) -- NEW DELHI, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man carries snacks for people to break fast during the holy month of Ramadan at historic Jama Masjid (grand mosque) in New Delhi, India, April 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)