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Weddings in Turaif governorate in the Northern Border province are marked by the celebratory Al-Daha dance which symbolizes community and connection to the land. Its songs have sounds mimicking animals, including the lion’s roar and the…
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Saudi Arabia, represented by its Heritage Commission, is taking part in the Beijing International Book Fair, which began on Wednesday and continues until Sunday. The Kingdom was invited to participate at the event as a guest of honor.…
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The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites launched the entertainment activities of the second “Makkah Greets Us” event on Thursday, the second day of Eid Al-Fitr. The event is taking place in the Hira Cultural District,…
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The ancient Al-Dar’i neighborhood of Dumat Al-Jandal in the Jouf region showcases the area’s rich heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Recent excavations have unearthed Assyrian pottery from the eighth century B.C. and finds from…
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Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has formed a national committee to organize commemoration of the 650th anniversary of Philippine Muslim history and heritage, his office announced on Thursday, which seeks to recognize the minority…
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A library in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem offers a rare glimpse into Palestinian history with its treasure trove of manuscripts dating back hundreds of years before the creation of Israel. At the Khalidi Library in the walled Old City,…
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A four-part documentary executive produced by US actress Jada Pinkett Smith for Netflix is coming under fire on social media over its portrayal of Cleopatra by a Black actress. Detractors on TikTok and Twitter are decrying the upcoming…
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The 95th Academy Awards was all about scripting history on the global stage, with the momentous night marking the firsts for many. Among the selective nominees who broke records in the 95-year history of the awards show, industry veteran…
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Former US vice president Mike Pence said Saturday that history would hold former president Donald Trump “accountable” for his role in the 2021 attack on the US Capitol, US media reported. The remarks are likely to widen the rift between…
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Roman Catholic authorities in the Spanish city of Cordoba have been accused of “diluting” Islamic history after a new visitor center at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption played down the building’s past use as a mosque. A report…
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