in this edition: Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi's rambling performance at the UN assembly; the end of Ramadan gets pricey in the economic crisis; Moroccan wine is starting to rival European bottles.
Muslims in various countries celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan Sunday, which is marked by the Eid al-Fitr holiday. US President Barack Obama has extended greetings to Muslims worldwide.
In a statement posted on a website frequently used by the Taliban, Mullah Omar, the movement’s reclusive leader, purportedly urged Afghans “not to be deceived” by US President Barack Obama’s justifications for the war.
Ramadan, more than any other time of the year, draws the Indonesian community in Paris together. Delectable typical foods, prayer and children’s mayhem are spun together every Saturday, turning the embassy into a home away from home.
In this edition: in Libya, Gaddafi celebrates its 40 years in power despite the Lockerbie scandal; during Ramadan, Algeria enjoys a fasting break; and Ramadan is also a good opportunity to quit smoking.
In this edition: FRANCE 24 checks out the bling in Beirut during Islam's holiest month; shifting Shiite alliances in Iraq; a novel idea of 'tweeting" prayers and wishes to the Wailing Wall.
With exclusive parties on private beaches, special TV series with plenty of commercial breaks, and massive inflation during the holy month, the debate about the meaning of Ramadan is growing louder in Lebanon and also elsewhere.
At an iftar, or traditional fast-breaking dinner during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at the White House, US President Barack Obama saluted the contributions of the American Muslim community.
In this edition: tensions continue after Al-Megrahi's liberation; the 40th anniversary of Gaddafi's rise to power in Libya; Ramadan in Algeria; the upcoming presidential election in Tunisia; a crucial livelihood dries up in Morocco.
Inter Milan's outspoken coach, Jose Mourinho, has been strongly criticised by an Italian Muslim leader after he suggested the Ramadan fasting had affected the performance of one of his players.
