Day: March 18, 2023

Ali Aboutaam Presents One of the Most Important Early Greek Coins in Existence

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Exhibition is on display at 6, rue Verdaine, Geneva, Switzerland. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2023 / Classical masterpieces are on display by Ali Aboutaam of Phoenix Ancient Art at its main gallery, which is located in the center of Geneva’s old town. He is showcasing a variety of antiquities that combine artistic excellence, historical intrigue, and the enthusiasm of the famous collections that they once belonged to. Several of these artifacts have provenance as early as the 18th century and were frequently published up until the present. Ali Aboutaam – Kraay and Hermer Potidaea Coin Silver coin of Poseidon on Horseback, Potidaea (modern day Cassandrea), a Chalcidian city, circa 540-520 B.C. Ali Aboutaam says: “I am excited to be holding in my hand one o...

IRAN SETS FIRST DAY OF HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN

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Member of the Initiation Committee in the office of the Iranian Revolutionary Guide, Hojjat al-Islam Ali Reza, stated that next Thursday will be the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan in Iran, as reported by "Russia Today" news agency.Ali Reza explained that it will be possible to see the crescent with the naked eye on Wednesday during sunset.Earlier, several Arab and Islamic countries announced the date for the sighting of the crescent of the month of Ramadan for the year 1444 AH, so that Thursday, March 23, will be the first day of the holy month, and its last day would be Thursday, April 20.According to the observance of the month of Ramadan, the number of days for the holy month in 2023 will be only 29 days, and Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, April 21st.It is exp...

GRILLO AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE FRENCH INSTITUTE’S NEW WING IN JOUNIEH: WE REMAIN BY YOUR SIDE DURING THIS DIFFICULT PERIOD

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Marking the month of La Francophonie, French Ambassador to Lebanon, Anne Grillo, inaugurated on Saturday the new wing of the French Institute in Lebanon at the Institute's headquarters in Jounieh.Alongside the French Ambassador, the openining ceremony was attended by President of the Federation of Keserwan Al-Ftouh Municipalities, Joan Hobeish, and President of the Apostles Institute, Father Moueen Saba, in addition to various cultural and educational figures.In her word on the occasion, Ambassador Grillo spoke about the importance of the Francophonie, "which represents the values of brotherhood and participation," indicating that there are 9 centers of the French Institute distributed across Lebanese territories, from Tripoli to Sidon, Tyre, Nabatiyeh, Deir al-Qamar, Baalbek and far-reac...

FPM: POSITIONS ATTRIBUTED TO PARTIES OR ACTIVISTS WHO HAVE NO OFFICIAL STATUS DO NOT REPRESENT US

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The Free Patriotic Movement affirmed today via Twitter that "its positions are expressed only through officials in their formal capacity, as well as official statements and communication channels affiliated with the movement.""As for the stances attributed to sides or activists who have no organizational status, they do not represent the movement," the tweet added.Accordingly, the FPM disavowed all offensive words that go beyond the moral and ethical limits regardless of their source, and called on all active supporters on social media to abide by the official directives and not to be drawn in any way into reactions and comments that do not reflect the position or ethics of the movement.Source: National News Agency-Lebanon

MARONITE PATRIARCHY ORGANIZES RETREAT DAY FOR CHRISTIAN PARLIAMENT MEMBERS

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The Maronite Patriarchy has announced plans to host a retreat day for Christian parliament members from various political factions. The retreat, scheduled for April 5, 2023, aims to bring together prominent Christian political figures for a day of reflection and dialogue.The invitation, issued by Cardinal Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi, in consultation with other religious leaders, emphasizes the importance of unity and understanding among Christian parliament members. The event will be held at the Beit Anya-Harissa retreat center, situated near the revered Our Lady of Lebanon shrine.The day-long retreat is set to commence at 9 a.m. with a joint reflection, followed by a series of activities focused on fostering dialogue and promoting mutual respect among participants. The retreat ...