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Green ‘Khutbah’ Muslim Sermon Campaign Launches Today

Today marks the first annual 'Green Khutbah Day' which also coincides with Earth Day 2013 Muslims have been asked to encourage their spiritual leaders, imams,...

Jordan Valley Boasts the Lowest Museum on Earth

Built at the lowest elevation on earth, and less than a year old, this jewel-box of a museum showcases the Dead Sea region's rich...

Jerusalem Launches World Pilgrimage Conference for People of Faith

Green Pilgrim Jerusalem hosts a week-long international symposium on greening pilgrimage, with major religious leaders from around the world. Faith and community leaders from around...

With Swordsmen in Short Supply, Saudi Considers A Greener Execution Solution

Can executions be green? Laurie answers this tongue in cheek. Tardy executioners have prompted Saudi Arabia to re-evaluate their centuries-old practice of public beheadings.The use...

Gaza Marathon Cancelled Over Girls and “Headaches” for Dads

Hamas in Gaza does not want pretty women running in the streets. UN cancels the marathon that had almost 400 women registered for participation....

The Big Ask – Is Islamic Sustainability The Answer To Our Green Prayers?

I interview Professor Al Jayoussi about Islamic notions of sustainability and whether they could ever be seen as universally applicable In a previous post, I...

Islam and Sustainable Development, A Book Covering These New Worldviews

Odeh Al-Jayoussi creates a  great guidebook on Islam and sustainable development, although it's a little overambitious in its reach at times Odeh Al-Jayoussi, the current vice...

Act Now to Help Jordan Learn to Befriend Man’s Best Friend

Animal lovers in Jordan are fighting a formidable battle to raise people's awareness and respect towards strays and animals in general. It's not easy being...

Stupid Cupid Learns Valentine’s Day Middle East Style

The bard believed that a “rose by any other name would smell as sweet," but labeling mid-February fun as a Valentine’s event is controversial...

Saudis Ban Tinted Windows and Public Transport for Women

As if Saudis don't have enough banned behaviors, the traffic department now prohibits tinted bus windows preventing fewer women from using public transport. Teachers in...

Tu B’Shvat is Jewish New Year For The Trees

The Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shvat, a day especially loved by children, is a special eco-day in Israel. Celebrate it with a fruity feast. It's...

United Nations University Uses HIMA for Green Peace

Walid Saleh speaks to Green Prophet about sustainability in the Middle East From Sudan to Saudi Arabia, Hima - an ancient Arabian conservation concept -...

HIMA – A Traditional Arabian Conservation Concept Modernised

The traditional Middle Eastern concept of Hima, which means a protected area, has been explored and modernised as a type of sustainable development system...

Efficient Lighting Through History

From the Hebrew Hannukah to Peak Whale Oil, Brian uncovers an illuminating story of how our lighting is becoming more efficient. Each December as nights...

Islam and Garlic (Thūm)

Pungent and bittersweet, garlic is no stranger to Muslim cuisine. Check out what makes it eco-holy and why a clove a day is a needed health top-up.

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Inside the Private Terminal Experience: The Luxury, Privacy, and Efficiency Behind Every Private Jet Flight | Hera Flight

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Canada’s Beluga Rescue Is No Free Willy. Those Whales Will Never Go Home.

Six beluga whales have begun leaving Canada's shuttered Marineland, but they aren't returning to the wild. Here's why the park closed and where the whales are going.

What Qualities Help Nurses Thrive in Their Careers?

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Different Types of Hair Loss Treatments Explained

efore exploring treatments, it helps to understand why hair falls. Hair loss isn't one condition — it has different causes, and those causes affect which treatments actually work.
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