Worshippers gather around the Holy Kaaba during Isha prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. During the holy month of Ramadan, Saudi authorities notice a sharp increase in the number of Umrah worshippers.

Thousands gather in Mecca for Ramadan prayers

Worshippers fill Mecca’s Grand Mosque as Ramadan prayers see a surge in devotees

Gaza families hold iftar amid Ramadan ruins

Many homes in the area have been reduced to ruins amid ongoing conflict

In Gaza City, Palestinians gathered for iftar during the holy month of Ramadan beside the rubble of destroyed residential buildings.

Abu Dhabi opens first net-zero mosque

Located in Masdar City, the mosque sets a new benchmark for green religious architecture

As Ramadan begins, worshippers in the capital are being welcomed into a landmark place of prayer — the Masdar City Mosque, the emirate’s first net-zero energy mosque that blends sustainability with Emirati heritage.

Photos: UAE and world prepare for Ramadan

Month of fasting fosters discipline, compassion, and communal strength

Ramadan decorations in Sharjah. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is regarded as the holiest month of the year as it was the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) on the night of Laylat Al Qadr, one of the last ten nights of Ramadan.

Ramesh Shukla: Life and legacy of ‘royal photographer’

Over decades, Shukla documented defining moments in the UAE’s modern history

The UAE has bid farewell to one of the most iconic visual chroniclers of its nation-building years. Ramesh Shukla, the Indian expat widely known as the country’s “royal photographer”, passed away on Sunday at the age of 87.

Explore Earth’s story at Abu Dhabi museum

Spanning 35,000 square metres, it became the largest museum of its kind in the region

The Abu Dhabi Natural History Museum offered visitors a breathtaking journey through billions of years of Earth’s history, bringing together rare fossils, meteorites and lifelike wildlife displays under one roof.

Retro ‘70s orchids bloom at Chicago Botanic Garden

The show is expected to draw about 85,000 visitors seeking color and a break from the cold

Orchids adorn a vintage Volkswagen Beetle as final touches are added ahead of the 12th annual Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, transforming the greenhouses into a colourful retro spectacle.

Meet Dubai's $1m awardee teacher of Indian slum kids

Nagi was recognised for her work bringing education to slums and rural communities

Indian educator, artist and social worker Rouble Nagi was awarded a prestigious US$1 million global teaching prize a day earlier for her pioneering work in transforming education in India’s slums through art-led learning and community engagement.

Sharjah Light Festival lights up 13 landmark sites

Now in its 15th edition, Sharjah Light Festival dazzles with stunning projections

Sharjah Mosque glows in vibrant colours during the 15th Sharjah Light Festival.

Dubai Loop: City’s next-gen underground transport

The pilot route will span around 6.4 kilometres and include four stations

Dubai will begin construction of the first phase of the Dubai Loop, an underground transport project developed with Elon Musk’s Boring Company.

Iran: Massive fire breaks out at Tehran bazaar

Tehran’s fire department said the blaze quickly spread across the market

People stand and watch as firefighters battle a fire that broke out in Jannat Bazaar, west of Tehran on February 3, 2026.

No Japan trip needed: Cherry blossoms bloom in Baguio

The sakura trees, donated in 2018 and 2019, were gifts from Japanese partners of BCC

Rare cherry blossoms bloom in Baguio after seven years

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