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Category: Middle East / West Asia


Highlighting events in or celebrating the nations and cultures of the Middle East and West Asia.

The Middle East and West Asia category covers events about the culture or taking place in the region’s nations.

Jenadriyah Festival (SA): February 10-25 (...

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Inaugurated in 1985, the Janadriya Festival is Saudi Arabia’s most prominent cultural and heritage event showcasing entertainment, art, history, and exhibits from throughout the Kingdom. One of the most p...

January

Arabian Leopard, Intl. Day of the: Februar...

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CRITICALLY ENDANGERED, THE ARABIAN LEOPARD: A CALL TO ACTION The International Day of the Arabian Leopard is an observance dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of the Arabian leopard and promo...

January

Day of Solidarity with Muslim Arab and Sou...

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January

Gulf Food Show (UE): February 17-21

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Gulf Food is the most prominent exhibition for restaurants and food in the GCC. The Middle East’s food service industry brings in over USD 25 billion per year, with casual dining and fast food restauran...

January

Israel Declared an Apartheid State (IL/PS)...

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THE LAST APARTHEID STATE Amnesty International released a report on 1 February 2022 that decisively recognized the state of Israel as an apartheid state. The report covers the lands granted in 1948 by t...

January

Kashmir Solidarity Day (PK/IN): February 5

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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...

January

Liberation Day (AF)(1989): February 15

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January

Liberation Day (KW)(1991): February 26

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Marking the anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq by coalition forces on February 26, 1991, Liberation Day is a national holiday.

January

National Day, (KW)(1950): February 25

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National Day in Kuwait marks the anniversary of the ascension to the throne of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah on February 25, 1950. He was the first Emir of the modern state of Kuwait and ruled until h...

January

Qatar Sports Day (QA): February 11

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January

Saint Maroun Day (SY)(LB)(410 AD): Februar...

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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...

January

Tu B'Shvat (J): February 12/13

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Tu B'Shvat in Judaism is the "New Year of Trees." The tree's symbolism is fundamental in Judaism, which sees trees as a metaphor for people, divided into three parts: roots, then the trunk, branches, an...

January

Turkey's Twin Terror Earthquakes (TR/SY)(2...

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On February 6, 2023, twin earthquakes, one at Gaziantep (7.8 magnitude) at 4 AM local time and the second eight hours later centered in Kahramanmarhas, Turkey (7.5 magnitude), rocked the region, destroyin...

January

Victory Day (IR)(1979): February 11

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On February 11, 1979, the Shah of Iran, installed by the US and UK after a successful coup in 1953 against the democratically elected government, was deposed and forced from power by a popular uprising h...

January

Yom HaMishpacha (IL): February 28/March 1

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Yom HaMishpacha (Family Day) is a relatively new holiday in Israel that was established in 2001. The holiday is celebrated on the 30th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat, which usually falls in February. Y...

January

Al Ula Citrus Festival (SA): January 5-13...

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<h1>Al Ula Citrus Festival </h1><h2>Highlighting the Region's Agricultural Prowess</h2><span><br>In a vibrant celebration of citrus bounty, the Al Ula Citrus Festival draws attention to the agricultural r...

January

Asarah B'Tevet (J): January 9/10

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The tenth day of the Jewish month of Tevet is a fasting day to commemorate the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem in the sixth century BCE. In Israel, it is a public holiday honoring the dead whose date...

January

Asia Cup (QA): January 12 - February 10

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The Asia Cup is a highly anticipated event in competitive football. The Asia Cup, known officially as the AFC Asian Cup, is the premier men's football tournament of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)....

January

Dakar Rally (SA): Jan 3-17

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Dakar Rally began in Paris over forty years ago and continues annually. For 2020-2024, the host is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its motto sums up the excitement of this car race: "A challenge for those...

January

Genocide Hearing at ICJ (IL/PS)(2024): Jan...

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Today is the anniversary of the hearing to determine if Israel conducted genocide against the Palestinian people in 2023 and 2024. In a significant development in international law, the International C...

January
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