Jon Gambrell
Jon Gambrell is an author at Religion News Service.
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US-mandated religious freedom group ends Saudi trip early after rabbi ordered to remove his kippah
By Jon Gambrell — March 13, 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Displaying any religious symbols other than Islamic ones remains criminalized in Saudi Arabia.
Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many
By Jon Gambrell — March 11, 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — During Ramadan, those observing typically break their fast with a date and water, following the tradition set by the Prophet Muhammad.
Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store in over 70 years as kingdom further liberalizes
By Jon Gambrell — January 25, 2024
JERUSALEM (AP) — Saudi Arabia remains one of the few nations in the world with a ban on alcohol, alongside its neighbor Kuwait and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
A year ago, an Iranian woman’s death sparked hijab protests. Now businesses are a new battleground
By Jon Gambrell and Nasser Karimi — August 10, 2023
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — These days, with uncovered women a common sight on Tehran streets, authorities have begun raiding companies where women employees or customers have been seen without the headscarf, or hijab.
Using high-tech laser gear, UN-backed team scans Ukraine historical sites to preserve them amid war
By Jon Gambrell — June 13, 2023
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — They include religious sites, museums, monuments and libraries.
Christian monastery, possibly pre-dating Islam, found in UAE
By Jon Gambrell — November 4, 2022
(RNS) — The two monasteries became lost to history in the sands of time as scholars believe Christians slowly converted to Islam as that faith grew more prevalent in the region.
Iran denies involvement but justifies Salman Rushdie attack
By Jon Gambrell — August 15, 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rushdie was attacked Friday as he was about to give a lecture in western New York.
Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ banned in Muslim world for lesbian kiss
By Jon Gambrell — June 16, 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) —“Lightyear” includes a female character voiced by actress Uzo Aduba briefly kissing her female partner in one scene in the $200 million film.
Saudi Arabia puts 81 to death in its largest mass execution
By Jon Gambrell — March 14, 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An announcement by Saudi state television described those executed as having 'followed the footsteps of Satan' in carrying out their crimes.
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