Religion Religion 2020-05-28 Unusual Eid in Idlib amid security, health concerns Eid al-Fitr had a very different atmosphere this year, with the coronavirus crisis compounding the displacement crisis and security situation. Religion 2020-05-22 Reconstruction of Mosul's Aghawat historical mosque begins The mosque, destroyed during ISIS's era, is a prominent symbol of Mosul's identity and religious pluralism, scholars say. Religion 2020-04-27 Idlib civilians face an unusually quiet Ramadan After suffering displacement and airstrikes, residents of north-western Syria are now experiencing Ramadan amid social distancing measures. Religion 2019-10-30 Mosul revives religious heritage, rebuilds houses of worship Reviving Mosul’s religious identity is a priority as it is a legacy for the country and the whole world, officials say. Religion 2019-09-16 Tone of Ashura commemoration in Syria raises alarm There are fears the IRGC has been taking advantage of a legitimate religious occasion to amplify its presence and influence in Syria. Religion 2019-05-23 Iran seeks to expand influence in Najaf Iran has been funding schools and nurturing ties with scholars in Iraq's holy city in an attempt to exert its influence in the Shia power centre. Religion 2019-05-03 Iran lays foundation for long-term influence in Syria By consolidating its military, economic, cultural and religious presence in Syria, the Iranian regime seeks to ensure its influence will endure. Religion 2019-03-06 Christian families slowly return to Mosul Despite their small numbers, the gradual return of Christians to Mosul is a significant rebuke to ISIS efforts to tear the city's social fabric apart, officials say. Religion 2019-02-06 Iraqi Christians return to pray at Anbar churches Christian families from Baghdad and other parts of the country visited churches in Anbar's al-Khalidiya and al-Habbaniya to pray. Religion 2019-01-21 Al-Qaeda calls for the destruction of ISIS and its 'deviant' caliph al-Baghdadi Al-Qaeda says ISIS members are unable to understand Islamic texts and are bent on carrying out treason and treachery wherever they have influence. The same however could be said of al-Qaeda. 1 | 2 | 3 | Next
