Mouled is the celebration of the birth of Mohammed, Islam’s prophet. Worldwide, Muslims gather to hear poems and stories about the prophet’s life, recite the Qur’an, and enjoy festive music and foods.

Tunisia's famous Tabarka Jazz Festival is back after a six-year hiatus.

The Tunisian town of Haffouz lies in an impoverished region known for high rates of joblessness and suicide, but every Friday traditional music and techno beats lift spirits in a dilapidated classroom ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Sonia M'barek, a Tunisian mother of two and a doctoral student in political science, has been called one of the top classical Arabic music performers in the world. She sings maluf, court music from Al ...

SFAX, Tunisia (AP) — When Dr. Mohamed Salah Siala began working on the COVID-19 front line in January in a Tunisian hospital he never imagined harnessing his music skills in the fight against the ...

While some Arab countries saw political changes in 2011 – president Ben Ali was ousted from power after ruling Tunisia for 24 years, Hosni Mubarak was deposed after ruling Egypt for 30 years – many ...

Sixteen-year-old Eya Makhloufi, in the centre, with music club members - Copyright AFP FETHI BELAID Sixteen-year-old Eya Makhloufi, in the centre, with music club ...

SFAX, Tunisia — When Dr. Mohamed Salah Siala began working on the COVID-19 front line in January in a Tunisian hospital he never imagined harnessing his music skills in the fight against the virus.