ASTANA — The Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Information hosted the annual Nauryz Ball on March 28 in Astana, uniting foreign ...

and women are required to wear traditional dresses. Young men must also be clean-shaven in a de facto ban on beards, which has also been seen elsewhere in Central Asia. "These 'regulations' are ...

After putting this in MANY travel stories, I bought one for myself for a summer European vacation where I found myself at ...

In Morocco, traditional attire plays a vital role in the Eid celebrations. These garments are often custom-made and ...

and that calls for feasting in style with family and friends. Traditional clothing styles are considered an essential part of the Eid celebrations in Morocco. (AP video shot by Houda Benalla) ...

Atyrau, a majority-Muslim Kazakh city in a Central Asian desert known for its history of Cossack rebellions, doesn’t sound like a very Jewish place. But in fact, it has had a Jewish presence for ...

ASTANA – A new national ecotourism standard, set to take effect on June 1, aims to minimize the environmental impact of tourism in Kazakhstan while ensuring the preservation of its unique ecosystems ...

The Derby: The derby, although available in many of the leathers and colors as Oxfords, boasts an open lacing system that’s more casual and less fitting for a traditional suit. The Wingtip: Wingtips, ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Muslims are just days away from the end of Ramadan and the longed for Eid celebrations, and that calls for ...