DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — The University of Dhaka hosted a cultural event celebrating Chinese artistic traditions on Thursday as students, teachers and visitors gathered for the Lanting Chinese Calligraphy Culture Salon 2026 on the campus. The event, held at the university’s Mall Chattar area, was organized by the Confucius Institute at the U...
BRUSSELS (MNTV) — An exhibition highlighting Rohingya cultural heritage opens Tuesday at the European Parliament, as European lawmakers renew calls for stronger international pressure on Myanmar and increased humanitarian support for displaced communities. The exhibition, titled “Rohingya Heritage in Exile: Arar Rosom, Arar Elom (Our Culture, ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – On any given evening, the crowds flocking to Chinese and Chinese Muslim eateries tell a larger story about Malaysia’s shifting palate — one that has caught the attention of Chinese restaurant operators eyeing South-east Asia for expansion, reports Malay Mail. Fuelling that interest is a new generation of Malaysi...
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (MNTV) — The Catholic Church in Kuwait launched a humanitarian initiative to mark the start of Ramadan and the concurrent Christian Lenten fast, reinforcing messages of compassion and coexistence. Outside the Holy Family Cathedral, Father Suleiman Haifaoui and a group of priests handed out dates and water to passersby short...
KANSAS CITY, United States (MNTV) — The Kansas City metropolitan area has welcomed its first Yemeni coffee shop, offering traditional brews and social customs rooted in Gulf-region coffee culture long familiar in countries such as Kuwait. Mocha Point Yemeni Coffee Co. opened this week in Overland Park, drawing large crowds during its soft laun...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraqis from different religious communities are preparing for days of worship and reflection as a rare calendar convergence brings Christian Lent and the holy month of Ramadan close together this year. Eastern Catholic churches began their Great Lent on Feb 16, marking a 40-day fasting period that is among the most [&hel...
BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — The Ordubad Historical and Architectural Reserve has been added to the tentative Islamic World Heritage list of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, officials said. The decision was made Feb. 11 during the 13th session of the Islamic World Heritage Committee, held in Tashkent, Uzbekista...
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Makkah Winter Festival is using seasonal cultural and entertainment programs to enrich urban life, showcase the city’s heritage, and stimulate local economic growth. Running from mid-December 2025 to the end of April 2026, the four-month festival features more than 25 events and activities designed for residen...
JAALAN BANI BU HASSAN, Oman (MNTV) — Oman’s South A’Sharqiyah Governorate hosted the fourth Dates and Honey Forum, spotlighting innovative marketing approaches designed to increase the value of locally produced agricultural goods and support sustainable farming practices. Held in the Wilayat of Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, the forum brought together...
ALULA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Families in AlUla are invited to celebrate the winter season at the Al-Manshiyah Plaza Winter Carnival, part of the Winter at Tantora festival running until January 10. The open-air event features games, mini parades, live music, and interactive workshops, including hat-making and wool crafts, alongside stalls sel...
