celebrations in the East

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Georgia and Kazakhstan celebrate the Day of Love

Georgia and Kazakhstan celebrate the Day of Love

The national Day of Love is celebrated on April 15 in Georgia. It which was introduced in 1993. The idea of the holiday belonged to the Georgian journalist Besik Chubinidze, who was born on April 15th. Chubinidze dedicated this …

Khamenei agrees to pardon convicts

Khamenei agrees to pardon convicts

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has agreed with the proposal of the head of judiciary, Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani, to pardon or reduce the sentences of a number of convicts on the eve of the …

Three people die during Iran's Festival of Fire

Three people die during Iran's Festival of Fire

At least three people were killed and 250 injured in various incidents during Iran's Festival of Fire yesterday, the IRNA news agency reports. The last Wednesday of the Iranian calendar year is called 'Chahar Shanbe …

Kazakh President apologizes to his colleagues

Kazakh President apologizes to his colleagues

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev asked forgiveness from his colleagues today. In addition, the president called on all compatriots to forgive each other. It should be noted that Kazakhstan is celebrating a new …

Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulates Christians on Christmas

Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulates Christians on Christmas

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated the Orthodox Christians of the country on Christmas. "This holiday symbolizes the bright power of faith, hope and love and unites people around traditional …

Turkey’s military left without New Year celebrations

Turkey’s military left without New Year celebrations

The General Staff of Turkish Armed Forces has cancelled New Year celebrations in all military units, Turkish media report. The celebrations were cancelled due to the serious losses of Turkish army during the clashes with the Kurdistan …

 Muslim world celebrates birthday of Prophet Muhammad

Muslim world celebrates birthday of Prophet Muhammad

On December 22-23, Muslims all over the world are marking the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad – Mawlid al-Nabi. According to tradition, it falls on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar Rabi-ul-Awwal, although his exact date ...