Authors
Zakariya has an experience of working for Magazines, Newspapers and News Portals. Before joining Newschecker, he was working with Network18’s Urdu channel. Zakariya completed his post-graduation in Mass Communication & Journalism from Lucknow University.
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
Pankaj Menon is a fact-checker based out of Delhi who enjoys ‘digital sleuthing’ and calling out misinformation. He has completed his MA in International Relations from Madras University and has worked with organisations like NDTV, Times Now and Deccan Chronicle online in the past.
Claim
Recent Diwali celebrations in Dubai.
Such posts can be seen here, here and here.
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Fact
A reverse image search on the keyframes of the viral video led us to a YouTube post by @australiancommunitymedia, dated April 11, 2024. Carrying the same footage, it stated, “Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr.” The location stamp on the video stated “Dubai, UAE.”
We further found a Facebook post by @AbuD7abi, dated January 1, 2024, carrying the same footage.
A Tiktok post by @priince558 from December 2023 also carried the same video with “#qatar” written in the description.
We were not independently able to verify other whereabouts of the video. However, it dates back to at least December, 2023 and does not show any recent Diwali celebrations in Dubai.
Result: Missing Context
Sources
YouTube Video By @australiancommunitymedia, Dated April 11, 2024
Facebook Post By @AbuD7abi, Dated January 1, 2024
TikTok Post By @priince558, Dated December 26, 2023
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Authors
Zakariya has an experience of working for Magazines, Newspapers and News Portals. Before joining Newschecker, he was working with Network18’s Urdu channel. Zakariya completed his post-graduation in Mass Communication & Journalism from Lucknow University.
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
Pankaj Menon is a fact-checker based out of Delhi who enjoys ‘digital sleuthing’ and calling out misinformation. He has completed his MA in International Relations from Madras University and has worked with organisations like NDTV, Times Now and Deccan Chronicle online in the past.
