Held amidst the Algerian Civil War, the amendments would prohibit the use of Islam and ethnic identity in domestic politics.

The meeting was held amidst a strong presence by New York City police, who feared violence either by revolutionary participants or nationalist mobs intent on dispersing attendees.

Major sporting events, such as UMass's hockey and basketball team games, are held in the Mullins Center, amidst the fields to the west.

February 18: Elections are held amidst tight security.

The wedding ceremony is held amidst recitation of Vedic mantras.

The worship is held amidst religious instructions in the Vedas (sacred text) read by priests and prostration by worshippers in front of the temple mast.

His funeral was also held in Dosso on the same day, amidst a large crowd of mourners.

The audio launch function was held at Cyber Gardens Hyderabad amidst huge fanfare.

Their inaugural golf outing was held at Braehead on the 7th May amidst wind, rain and hail.

The election was held amidst deep unpopularity for the Conservative national government and their Poll Tax measure, resulting in the party's worst ever performance in the English locals.