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- Most of the tree species used in the project are from a well-developed local environment with low agricultural service and care
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- Hitti’s resignation is a blow to Hassan Diab’s government
- The Gamaleya institute came under fire after researchers and directors injected themselves with the prototype months ago
- Scientists have told AFP that Russia will struggle to adapt the vaccine to mass production because the country lacks raw materials, adequate facilities and experience
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Zamzam is the name of the well in Makkah that comes from the phrase Zome Zome, meaning ‘stop flowing,’ a command repeated by Hagar during her attempt to contain the spring water. Zamzam has over 60 names, including, Zamam, Taybah, Barah, Maymounah, Siqayatu-l Hajj, Barakah, Mubarakah, Kafiyah, Afiyah, Muathibah.
Udhiyyah
Udhiyyah is the Muslim ritual of animal sacrifice during Eid Al-Adha, which marks the end of Hajj. Every year Muslims around the world slaughter an animal – a goat, a sheep, a cow or a camel – to reflect Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail for the sake of God.
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- The Gamaleya institute came under fire after researchers and directors injected themselves with the prototype months ago
- Scientists have told AFP that Russia will struggle to adapt the vaccine to mass production because the country lacks raw materials, adequate facilities and experience
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