A multinational Islamic group that seeks to implement sharia law.

(Islam) An Islamic festival that marks the nomination of Ali as the successor of Mohammed.

Alternative form of Shatt al-Arab

A river in Southwest Iraq, formed by the confluence of the Euphrates and the Tigris; the southern end of the river constitutes the border between Iraq and Iran down to the mouth of the river as it discharges into the Persian Gulf.

(Islam) The Noble Sanctuary (the Temple Mount).

(chiefly used by Muslims and Arabs) Synonym of East Jerusalem

An emirate and city in the UAE.

Alternative spelling of Eid al-Fitr

(Islam) Eid al-Fitr

Alternative spelling of Eid al-Adha