Central religious feast in Islam, lasting for a period of three days, celebrated on the 10. Dhu l-hijja.
War between Iran and Iraq, lasting from 1980 to 1988, caused by disagreements on the borderline between the two countries.
City in Turkey with 2.1 million inhabitants, situated in the west of Turkey.
City in Palestine with about 25,000 inhabitants, situated on the West Bank, in the Jordan Valley.
Muslim reformer of Morocco. Was called Mahdi of the Almohads.
King of Hijaz and Najd, and afterwards king of Saudi Arabia. Founded the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (1879- 1953)
Independent republic, divided into 18 governorates. Under the control of a US-led force since April 2003.
Independent republic, but not recognized by a most countries in the Middle East. Divided into 6 districts.
Independent Islamic republic, divided into 28 provinces. Heads of state: Leader of the Islamic Revolution (Wali Faqih) Ayatollah Ali Hoseini-Khamenei and President Mohammed Khatami.
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