Rageh Omaar

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Rageh Omaar

Born July 19, 1967 · Mogadishu, Somalia (age 59)

Rageh Omaar is a Somali-born British journalist and writer. He was a BBC world affairs correspondent, where he made his name reporting from Iraq. In September 2006, he moved to a new post at Al Jazeera English, where he presented the nightly weekday documentary series Witness until January 2010.

Known For

The Dead Sea ScrollsThe Dead Sea Scrolls · 2007
The Dead Sea Scrolls
2007
MovieDocumentary
Since their discovery in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have proven to be among the most important finds ever, informing mankind of its origins and, since they hold a 2,000-year-old incarnation of the Bible, charting religious and sociological history. Learn how archaeologists found them and how the entire world reacted to their discovery, and watch a reenactment that purports to trace just how the documents ended up where they did.
An Islamic History of EuropeAn Islamic History of Europe · 2005
An Islamic History of Europe
2005
MovieDocumentary
Rageh Omaar visits Spain, Sicily and France to discover the history of Islam in Europe.
Celebrity MastermindCelebrity Mastermind · 2003
Celebrity Mastermind
6.02003
Series
Celebrity Mastermind is a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. The show is a spin-off of the long-running quiz show Mastermind, with the exception that all the contestants are celebrities. As with the main show, John Humphrys is the host and question-master. Magnus Magnusson was quizmaster on the 2003/04 episodes featuring Jonathan Meades as winner.
The Bible: A HistoryThe Bible: A History · 2010
The Bible: A History
6.02010
Series
It is a book that originated thousands of years ago in the Middle East. The subject of intensive scholarship and interpretation, the Bible and its rich narratives have shaped politics, culture, and the human experience through the ages. Seven people from different walks of life offer their perspectives on what history's best selling book says about spiritual life and relationships with others.
The Miracles of JesusThe Miracles of Jesus · 2006
The Miracles of Jesus
2006
SeriesDocumentary
Rageh Omaar bring the miracles of Jesus to life. He looks at the most remarkable miracle of all, the resurrection, and asks why it became the pillar of the Christian faith.
The Life of MuhammadThe Life of Muhammad · 2011
The Life of Muhammad
4.02011
SeriesDocumentary
The Life of Muhammad is a 2011 British three-part documentary miniseries examining the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the origins of Islam. The documentary was directed by Faris Kermani, written by Ziauddin Sardar, and presented by Rageh Omaar. It was broadcast by BBC Two over three consecutive weeks from 11 July 2011 to 25 July 2011.

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