Festivals/Celebrations

At least 12 injured in exchange of gunfire near Ohio festival, police say

Entrepreneur under probe by religious authority in Malaysia over ghost-themed party for daughters

The event was said to have contained elements deemed inconsistent with Islamic teachings.

Theatre review

Promenade theatre work reflects Drama Box’s deep engagement with Pulau Ubin

In The Middle Of The Water is a promenade theatre work written by Kok Heng Leun and performed by Chng Xin Xuan.

Horses bolt through Rome after policeman lights fireworks at parade rehearsal

A horse on the loose gallops during the nighttime rehearsals for a parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, in Rome, Italy, May 29, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Lucio Virzi Fotografo/via REUTERS

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

US rappers Kanye West (left) and Travis Scott were originally scheduled to perform at Italy's Pulse Of Gaia Festival on July 17 and 18.

Muslim faithful leave Mecca after haj shadowed by war, scorching heat

Muslim pilgrims gather at the Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage.

Arts Picks

Sail to Ubin with Drama Box for an arts festival with a twist

Running from May 30 to June 5, Drama Box's Under Ubin Night Skies takes guests to the island for theatre performances and nature walks.

Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ at haj gripped by intense heat

Muslims in Cairo gather to start Eid al-Adha, or the Great Day of Sacrifice, marking the end of the annual haj pilgrimage.

PM Wong heartened by resilience and community spirit on Hari Raya Haji

Staff at Pertapis Halfway House in Geylang preparing sheep for korban on May 27.

No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid

Palestinians shop on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage, in Khan Yunis southern of Gaza Strip on May 26, 2026.

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