Phone charging station in a village in Africa

Türkiye is the only place in the world where natural black roses grow, fed by the waters of the Euphrates. A very rare type of flower, only in the village of Halfeti, southeastern province of Şanlıurfa, near Urfa province. They appear black during the summer, in other seasons they are very dark red. This variety is due to the density of the soil and the combination of anthocyanins, water-soluble pigments; The soil has a huge impact on this type of pigment, since it is quite sensitive to pH. *ai generated. Not a real picture.

Türkiye is the only place in the world where natural black roses grow, fed by the waters of the Euphrates. A very rare type of flower, only in the village of Halfeti, southeastern province of Şanlıurfa, near Urfa province. They appear black during the summer, in other seasons they are very dark red. This variety is due to the density of the soil and the combination of anthocyanins, water-soluble pigments; The soil has a huge impact on this type of pigment, since it is quite sensitive to pH. 🖤

Village life in the early 20th century

Over 100 people were killed, and dozens more injured, after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the village of Wad al Noora in Sudan’s Gezira state on June 5, officials said. UNICEF Executive Director Catherina Russell said in a statement that at least 35 children were killed and 20 others injured during the attacks. On June 6, Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council accused the RSF of committing a massacre in the village and killing “a large number of innocents,” while the RSF said they attacked three camps housing elements of the army and intelligence personnel. Madani Resistance Committee, a local pro-democracy activists group, put the toll at “more than 104,” and accused the paramilitaries of looting Wad al Noura during the attacks. The war between the RSF and the Sudanese army, which broke out in April 2023, has wrecked the country as clashes spread across multiple cities and pushed its population to the brink of famine. More than 14,000 people have been killed and thousands more have been wounded, with hundreds of thousands displaced.

A new #waterwell was put into service with prayers in Kumasi, Ghana 🇬🇭 At least 7000 people will benefit from the well opened in Awdumakase village ☺ #OneropAThousandLives 💦 🌐iddef.org/en/drop-by-drop-a-well-comes-along

📍 Another village gained cleaner water in #Bangladesh 🇧🇩. Your donations carried the blessings of #Ramadan thousands of kilometers away. 😊 #SpreadKindness 🌙 👉🏻 Support Now! 🌐 iddef.org/en/drop-by-drop-a-well-comes-along

Join us in making this Ramadan truly meaningful! 🌙 We're organizing community iftars in over 70 locations across Bangladesh and the Rohingya camps. With just $1, you can sponsor an iftar, or you can make a larger impact by donating $1000 to sponsor a community or village iftar. Your support means everything to us. By donating at basmah.org/ramadan, you'll help us reach even more people in need during this sacred time.

We were thrilled to be speaking at Aston Villa FC this evening, to kick off Open Iftar's first Iftar of 2024! ✨ Returning as proud partners of Ramadan Tent Project for the fifth year in a row, it was special to see our diverse community coming together to break their fast this #Ramadan – especially in #Birmingham, the birthplace of Islamic Relief. 💙 📸 AVFC

Activists and various organisations worldwide have called for a global strike on December 11 to demand an immediate ceasefire in Palestine’s Gaza, where some 2.2 million people are suffering under Israel’s relentless bombardment and blockade. The #ShutItDown4Palestine strike — which has been shared widely on social media — will cover “all aspects of public life” in an effort to stop the “unjust” war on Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, according to a statement by the International Union of Muslim Scholars, which is among the many groups participating in the global protest calling for a #CeasefireNow. The coalition noted the success of boycotts and global humanitarian actions in the past, but highlighted the UN Security Council's failure to stop Israel's onslaught. It suggested a review of the Security Council's veto system, proposing that decisions be approved via a simple majority vote rather than a unanimous one. Those participating in the strike hope their united stance and collective action will send a message of solidarity to Palestinians and apply pressure on governments around the world to take action towards ending Israel’s ongoing aggression. In response to the global call, Lebanon announced the closure of all government offices and institutions on Monday in solidarity with Gaza and the southern Lebanese villages that have also been victims of Israeli attacks. Israel’s onslaught on besieged Gaza — now in its 66th day — has killed at least 17,997 Palestinians and wounded more than 49,200, with thousands feared dead under the debris of bombed buildings.