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How Ramadan Sounds in Oman

Ramadhan is not painted as a solid sight, but it has its own sound. Long before the crescent moon is sighted, peace begins to soften daily life almost imperceptibly. Mornings grow quieter, afternoons slow gently, and...

Gaza's historic treasures saved by 'irony of history'

(FILES) Artifacts are on display in the first ever National Museum of Archaeology in Gaza opend recently by Jawdat Khoudary, a Palestinian businessman and collector, on July 28, 2008. Gaza's "Napoleon's Palace" has been destroyed, the ancient Greek site of Anthedon bombed and its only private museum burned down: the war has taken a terrible toll on the rich heritage of the Palestinian territory. But in a strange twist of fate, some of its greatest treasures are safe in a warehouse in Switzerland, ironically all thanks to the blockade that made life in the Gaza Strip such a struggle for the past 16 years. (Photo by MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)

'Titanic' task of finding plundered African art in French museums

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Up to 1 Trillion Cicadas Are About to Emerge in the U.S.

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Omanis tell tales of survival

Former US president Bill Clinton, Graca Machel, widow of former South African President Nelson Mandela, and Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy pay homage before lighting the Rwandan genocide flame of hope. - Reuters

Future of Africa's flamingos threatened by rising lakes: study

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Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto

A view of the southern garden at Tofuku-ji, which terminates at the far end with five mossy mounds like sacred mountains in the sea, in Kyoto, Japan, in February 2024.

Afghan tailors outfit Eid celebrations with gleaming garb

An Afghan youth (L) irons clothes ahead of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan at a tailor workshop in Kabul on April 7, 2024.

Al Subhi and El Helbawy wrap up nights of chanting at ROHM

Al Subhi and El Helbawy wrap up nights of chanting at ROHM

Charity in Islam: The Power of Giving

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The guardians of Oman’s mountains and symbols of resilience

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An important place for prayers and gatherings in Bahla

An important place for prayers and gatherings in Bahla

Paris crowns champion waiters in one-of-a-kind 'cafe race'

Paris crowns champion waiters in one-of-a-kind 'cafe race'

Hilarious chronicles of life in Oman

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The legacy of Al Sharjah Mosque in Nizwa

The legacy of Al Sharjah Mosque in Nizwa

Radio shows help listeners to spend time in Ramadhan positively

Radio shows help listeners to spend time in Ramadhan positively
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