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Hajj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ amid intense heat

MINA, Saudi Arabia - Muslim faithful ritually stoned the devil on Wednesday in the climactic ceremony of a hajj pilgrimage held in intense heat and against the backdrop of a war that has plunged the wealthy Gulf into crisis.

Bangkok Post

What are Abraham Accords? The Trump-backed deal explained

Abraham, known as Ibrahim to Muslims, is often invoked by those seeking to bridge interfaith divides

The Independent UK

‘Flying is an act of surrender’: a new novel about a woman who wants to be ravished by an Airbus

Kate Folk on Sky Daddy, a book about sex, death and plane crashes that’s taking off in these turbulent times

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An opera based on Melville’s masterpiece, 'Moby-Dick,' docks at the Met

The Metropolitan Opera is staging a production of Herman Melville's masterpiece about a white whale, ‘Moby-Dick

The Independent UK

What does the Bible say about who belongs in the ‘promised land’? A biblical scholar explains

In current US politics, a “biblical” view of the Middle East informs foreign policy – perhaps more than it has for decades. This makes it very important to understand what the Bible actually says, particularly about the idea of a “promised land”.

The Conversation

‘People are rooting for the whale’: the strange American tradition of Moby-Dick reading marathons

For decades, diehard fans have joined together to read Herman Melville’s 600-page novel aloud in exotic locations

The Guardian - US

The Perfect Couple: a cocktail of Succession, The White Lotus and Agatha Christie that ultimately fails to deliver

“Nantucket!” exclaims Ishmael, the narrator of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick (1851). “Look at it – a mere hillock, and elbow of sand; all beach, without a background.”

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Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2024: 25 meaningful Eid Mubarak quotes and messages to send on Bakrid

Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is a major celebration for Muslims worldwide. And unlike many other festivals and days, Eid is not celebrated on a fixed date. When Eid is observed depends on moon sighting, typically starting first in Gulf regions and later in South Asia.

The Times of India

Pope Francis called surrogacy 'deplorable' – but the reasons why women and parents choose surrogacy are complex and defy simple labels

Pope Francis made headlines on Jan. 8, 2024, when he called for a global surrogacy ban, stating, “I deem deplorable the practice of so-called surrogate motherhood, which represents a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child, based on the exploitation of situations of the mother’s material…

The Conversation

Country diary: A giant’s playground of limestone blocks and infinite pebbles

Isle of Portland, Dorset: On a rare sunny day this autumn, I come to a place of melancholic grandeur carved from wind and wave

The Guardian - UK

A ‘Netflix re-enactment’: The father who tried to blame wife’s murder on his innocent teenage son

Amidu Koroma has been jailed for the sickening killing of his wife and his twisted plan to avoid justice

The Independent UK

Man jailed for 29 years for murdering wife in Brixton and blaming teenage son

Amidu Koroma stabbed community nurse Mariam Kamara four times in the face, neck and chest with a kitchen knife as she slept in her bed

Evening Standard

Man jailed for 29 years for murdering wife and blaming teenage son

Amidu Koroma stabbed community nurse Mariam Kamara four times in the face, neck and chest with a kitchen knife as she slept in her bed.

The Independent UK

Sunday with Tan France: ‘I feel nauseous if I eat anything for breakfast’

The fashion designer and TV personality tells Rich Pelley about toddlers and TikTok

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'I'm one of Britain's youngest Imams - one day I want to have my own TV show'

EXCLUSIVE: Sabah Ahmedi, 29, is one of the UK's youngest Imams - and has been bringing his message to social media to help people learn about Islam and the festival of Eid

Manchester Evening News

Qurbani explained for Eid al-Adha 2023

Qurbani is key feature of Eid al-Adha which promotes charity across communities

The Times of India

Happy Eid-al-Adha 2023: Top 50 Eid Mubarak Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your friends and family on Bakrid

Eid-al-Adha is celebrated to commemorate the devotion of Abraham and Ishmael. This year it will be celebrated on June 28. It is known as the festival of sacrifice and is a festival of immense religious significance in Islam. On this day, Islam believers and followers remember the prophet Ibrahim's willingness…

Reason

When in Doubt, Consult the Bible?

Writer Amity Shlaes had an interesting review of Ken Burns's The U.S. and the Holocaust in City Journal; I have no informed opinion on the review generally, but I was puzzled by one item: It is in the second episode that the filmmakers turn to Franklin Roosevelt, the only president…

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BSF, Pakistan Rangers exchange sweets at Attari-Wagah border on occasion of Eid Al-Adha

Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets at the Attari-Wagah border on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha on Sunday.

Manchester Evening News

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