• Fajr
  • Sunrise
  • Dhuhr
  • Asr
  • Maghrib
  • Isha

Culture & Leisure



Princess Charlotte channels Kate Middleton’s classic elegance at Sandringham Christmas walk

At just ten years old, Princess Charlotte already demonstrates a keen sense of style reminiscent of her mother, Catherine, the Princess of Wales. During the royal family’s traditional Christmas Day service at Sandringham, the young princess captured attention with an outfit that mirrored her mother’s......

Egyptian actress Nevin Mandour dies at 53 in a domestic fire

Egypt’s artistic community is mourning the loss of actress Nevin Mandour, who passed away at the age of 53 following a domestic fire, according to reports from local media sources. The news of her death was made public on Wednesday by actor Sherif Idriss, who paid tribute to her memory in a message......

Figuig hosts the festival of oasis cultures to celebrate a living heritage

From December 18 to 20, the city of Figuig will host the 18th edition of the Festival of Oasis Cultures, an annual event dedicated to highlighting the richness and resilience of Morocco’s oasis heritage. Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the festival is held this year......

Louvre workers strike over poor conditions and security concerns

The Louvre Museum in Paris faced another setback on Monday as workers voted to strike, citing poor working conditions, overcrowding, and security failures. This comes just weeks after a high-profile jewel heist exposed vulnerabilities at the world’s most-visited museum. Museum closure and staff......

Revisiting Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine: Literary rebellion and modern subjectivity

The Sultan Moulay Slimane University's Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences in Béni Mellal hosted a special commemorative event on December 13, 2025, celebrating the life and work of Moroccan writer Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine. The event, themed "Mohammed Khaïr-Eddine: Writing the......

Hakimi and Hassan Hajjaj unveil creative JUJ space in Casablanca during AFCON

Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi and acclaimed artist Hassan Hajjaj have joined forces to open JUJ, a creative concept space in Casablanca launched in the run up to the Africa Cup of Nations. Conceived as a temporary venue, the project aims to mirror Morocco’s vibrant cultural energy during......

Swedish court acquits climate activists who splashed paint on monet painting

A Stockholm court has acquitted six environmental activists who were prosecuted after splashing paint on the protective glass covering a Claude Monet masterpiece, ruling that they did not intend to damage the art itself. The incident occurred on June 14, 2023, when two young women smeared red paint on......

British photographer Martin Parr dies at 73

British photographer and photojournalist Martin Parr has died at the age of 73 at his home in Bristol, his foundation announced on Sunday. Known for his distinctive and often humorous eye, Parr spent five decades documenting everyday life in the United Kingdom and the broader Western world. From the......

Embodying Oum Kalthoum: The challenge behind a biopic of an Arab music legend

Egyptian actress Mona Zaki spent more than a year preparing for what she describes as the most demanding role of her career: portraying the legendary singer Oum Kalthoum in El Sett, the new biographical film directed by Marwan Hamed and premiered at the Marrakech International Film Festival 2025. Speaking......

Morocco explores digital horizons at FAD 2025 in Khouribga

The Festival d’Art Digital (FAD) 2025, hosted in Khouribga, has positioned Morocco at the forefront of global conversations about creativity and technology. Led by director Lahsen El Bouhali, the festival aims to redefine cultural and economic innovation through digital art. El Bouhali, head of......

Marrakech film festival opens with Bong Joon-ho leading a star-studded jury

The 22nd edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival officially began on November 28, 2025, bringing together global cinema luminaries in the heart of Morocco. Under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the festival's opening ceremony......

Albert Watson's 50-year career showcased in groundbreaking monograph and Paris exhibition

Celebrating five decades of work, renowned photographer Albert Watson unveils a comprehensive monograph titled “Kaos,” alongside an exhibition in Paris. Published by Taschen, the 400-page book offers an eclectic selection of Watson’s noted images. You see celebrity portraits, fashion,......

Rare Superman #1 comic from 1939 sells for record $9.12 million after attic discovery

A remarkable near-mint copy of the 1939 Superman #1 comic book was sold for a staggering $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions, setting a new record for the highest price ever paid for a comic book at auction. This pristine copy, graded CGC 9.0, the highest certified grade for this issue, surpassed the......

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.