Ramadan Month - Syria

Ramadan Month - Syria

A Syrian man sells kebabs as people spend their first Ramadan after the end of the war and the rule of Bashar Assad in Ariha, Syria, on March 6, 2025. During Ramadan, the city witnesses the reunion of families and friends around the Iftar and Suhoor tables, with local traditions such as distributing food to the poor and needy in different neighborhoods. The city of Ariha that is located in the outskirts of Idlib, experienced years of bombing and destruction and is recovering its vivacity and identity. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Country project in Kyiv

Winter Country project in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 28, 2024 - A cook prepares kebabs and corncobs at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG) hosting the 10th Winter Country project, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Winter Country project in Kyiv

Winter Country project in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 28, 2024 - A cook prepares kebabs and corncobs at the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG) hosting the 10th Winter Country project, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

Barbecue

Barbecue

GUIYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 25, 2024 - Lamb kebabs are seen at a stall at a night market in Guiyang, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug 25, 2024.

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- URUMQI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member grills lamb kebabs at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo, held at the Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, commenced Wednesday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Themed "New Opportunities of Silk Road, New Vitality for Eurasian Cooperation," the expo will run until Sunday. It has drawn over 1,900 participants from 50 countries, regions and international organizations, showcasing over 6,000 varieties of products. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Renzi)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- URUMQI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member grills lamb kebabs at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo, held at the Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, commenced Wednesday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Themed "New Opportunities of Silk Road, New Vitality for Eurasian Cooperation," the expo will run until Sunday. It has drawn over 1,900 participants from 50 countries, regions and international organizations, showcasing over 6,000 varieties of products. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital

STORY: Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of prayers performing the special Eid al-Adha 3. various of Eid al-Adha celebrations STORYLINE: New Delhi's streets came alive with joy and celebration as residents celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice. Marking the beginning of the day, thousands of Muslims gathered for morning prayers at major mosques, including the historic Jama Masjid. Families performed out the ritual of Qurbani after prayers, distributing meat to friends, family, and those in need. Markets buzzed with activity in the days leading up to the festival, with many purchasing livestock for sacrificial rites. Communal feasts featuring traditional dishes like biryani and kebabs brought neighbors together, while children delighted in receiving Eidi, gifts of money and sweets. Charitable activities were widespread, with N

CHINA-XINJIANG-YUMIN COUNTY-COOKING CONTEST (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-YUMIN COUNTY-COOKING CONTEST (CN)

(240602) -- YUMIN, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A chef grills kebabs during a lamb cooking contest in Yumin County of Tacheng Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-YUMIN COUNTY-COOKING CONTEST (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-YUMIN COUNTY-COOKING CONTEST (CN)

(240602) -- YUMIN, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A chef grills kebabs during a lamb cooking contest in Yumin County of Tacheng Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists visit Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists visit Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - A sign indicating an in-store order is posted on the window of a merchant on Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - A sign indicating an in-store order is posted on the window of a merchant on Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - There is a notice posted on the exterior wall of a store saying 'Tourists can come in and rest for free' on Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - A sign indicating an in-store order is posted on the window of a merchant on Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Visitors dine indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists visit Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists shop indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists visit Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Visitors dine indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists visit Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists shop indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Visitors dine indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Visitors dine indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Visitors dine indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists shop indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists shop indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists shop indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

Nanluogu Lane in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - Tourists shop indoors at Nanluogu Lane in Beijing, China, September 1, 2023. On September 1, 2023, 166 merchants in Nanluogu Lane in Beijing completely canceled the way of selling meals from the window, and the sale of snacks such as mutton kebabs, gluten, and yogurt were all moved indoors.

Xinjiang, My home: BBQ restaurant owner dreams big

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: BBQ restaurant owner dreams big DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: RUOQIANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): EZMET ASIM, BBQ restaurant owner in Ruoqiang, Xinjiang STORYLINE: Ezmet Asim runs a BBQ restaurant in Ruoqiang County of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. He says his business is getting better and better and he plans to expand his business in the future. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): EZMET ASIM, BBQ restaurant owner in Ruoqiang, Xinjiang "How do the kebabs taste? Yummy. Hi, my name is Ezmet Asim. I am a native of Ruoqiang County. I opened this BBQ restaurant in 2019. Daddy. You're back. Who bought these? Mummy. Which one is yours? This is mine, and this is for my brother. Enjoy yourself. I'll cook kebabs for you. OK? OK. Have fun. 2 kg of grilled lamb chops, please. Kebabs are the signature dish of my restaurant. This BBQ chef is from Hotan, Xinjiang. This is a special sauce for lamb chops baked in the tandoor oven. It i

Qingdao International Beer Festival Food

Qingdao International Beer Festival Food

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A stall owner grills meat kebabs at the Golden Beach Beer Store in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, July 16, 2023.

Qingdao International Beer Festival Food

Qingdao International Beer Festival Food

QINGDAO, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A stall owner grills meat kebabs at the Golden Beach Beer Store in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, July 16, 2023.

#CHINA-HUBEI-ENSHI-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

#CHINA-HUBEI-ENSHI-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

(230130) -- ENSHI, Jan. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People buy kebabs at a scenic spot in Xuan'en County, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 29, 2023. Xuan'en County has built footpaths, fountains and snack booths along the Gongshui River to boost nighttime economy. (Photo by Song Wen/Xinhua)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-EWENKI ETHNIC GROUP-REINDEER HERDER-LIFE (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-EWENKI ETHNIC GROUP-REINDEER HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(230113) -- GENHE, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dalinma, Juele's cousin, cooks kebabs in a traditional Ewenki tent at a temporary herding station at the Jinhe forest range near Genhe City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2023. Every two or three days, Juele Bulituotian will head for the Jinhe forest range about 80 kilometers from Genhe City. That's where the 39-year-old Aoluguya Ewenki herder, wearing a traditional fur coat, will find his foraging reindeer. Instead of keeping reindeer in a barn, Ewenki herders let the animals live in the forest and check on them every couple of days. Juele owns over 60 reindeer. He will call his reindeer in the Ewenki language and wait for his reindeer to respond. To him, the jingles of deer bells sound like heaven, which mean his reindeer are around, safe and sound. "I need to make sure my reindeer are not too far away, nor threatened by the predators in the forest." said Juele. The Aoluguya Ewenki people, known as "the last hunting tribe in

World Cuisine in Tokyo: Lebanese veggie salad, hummus

World Cuisine in Tokyo: Lebanese veggie salad, hummus

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows popular plates offered at Lebanese restaurant Sindbad in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, including baba ghanouj (foreground), hummus (C) and tabuleh (R) as well as lamb, chicken and beef kebabs (top).

GLOBALink | True Xinjiang through eyes of hardworking locals

STORY: True Xinjiang through eyes of hardworking locals DATELINE: July 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ARKEN TURSUN, Barbecue restaurant owner 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ARKEN TURSUN and his daughter 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): RASHIDIN GHUPUR, Truck driver 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MAZIYA NIYAZ, Kindergarten teacher in Urumqi 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): MAZIYA NIYAZ, Kindergarten teacher in Urumqi STORYLINE: What does the real Xinjiang look like? People of all ethnic groups living here are best positioned to answer this question. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ARKEN TURSUN, Barbecue restaurant owner "The mutton kebabs are ready. Hello, everyone. My name is Arken Tursun. I come from Yengiostang Township, Qiemo County. In 2014, I took over this barbecue restaurant from my dad." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ARKEN TURSUN and his daughter "The business at our barbecue restaurant is booming. Our daily lives are getting better and better. Babies, it's time fo

Xinjiang, My home: Brothers making nest for cute birdie

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: Brothers making nest for cute birdie DATELINE: July 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY STORYLINE: Ehsan Arslan and Imran Arslan are brothers in Artux city, China's Xinjiang. They live a happy life with their parents. Check out their story with a lovely birdie. #GLOBALink "Good shot!" SOUNDBITE 1 (Uygur): EHSAN ARSLAN "I feel really happy today. Bro, tomorrow let's play football again." 　 SOUNDBITE 2 (Uygur): IMRAN ARSLAN "OK." SOUNDBITE 3 (Uygur): EHSAN ARSLAN 　　 I'm Ehsan, 11 years old. I'm going to be a fifth-grader. My brother is 16 years old, to be a ninth-grader. My father runs a barbecue restaurant. He is good at cooking mutton kebabs." 　　 SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Father of Ehsan Arslan and Imran Arslan "Here comes the barbecue." "Enjoy it." 　 SOUNDBITE 5 (Uygur): EHSAN ARSLAN 　 My mother runs a small shop. She loves us so much and takes good care of us. We also love our parents so much. SOUNDBITE 6 (Uygur): EHSAN ARSLAN and his mother "Yiks

Xinjiang, My home: Happy life of barbecue restaurant owner

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: Happy life of barbecue restaurant owner DATELINE: March 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a barbecue restaurant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ARKEN TURSUN, Barbecue restaurant owner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ARKEN TURSUN and customers 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ARKEN TURSUN and customers 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ARKEN TURSUN and his daughter STORYLINE: "Our daily lives are getting better and better," Arken Tursun, the owner of a barbecue restaurant has said. He lives a happy life with his wife and two daughters in Yengiostang, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ARKEN TURSUN, Barbecue restaurant owner "The mutton kebabs are ready. Hello, everyone. My name is Arken Tursun. I come from Yengiostang Township, Qiemo County. In 2014, I took over this barbecue restaurant from my dad." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ARKEN TURSUN and customers "(Five skewers of mutton chops, and vegetable salad with pep

PARTY GIRL

PARTY GIRL

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Lamb dishes in Afghanistan

Lamb dishes in Afghanistan

Photo taken March 2, 2020, shows lamb kebabs at a restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo