For Beirut blast survivor Shady Rizk, the time has stopped since August 4 last year when a huge stockpile of ammonium nitrate exploded in the Lebanese capital's port opposite his office. The gigantic explosion killed more than 200 people, injured thousands, and destroyed large parts of the city.

For Beirut blast survivor leaving Lebanon, everyday is August 4

People in Lebanon observed a minute of silence, marking the passing of one month since the devastating Beirut Port explosion that shook the country and in honour of the 190 people killed by the blast.

One month of deadly blast, people in Lebanon observed one minute of silence

Rescue workers in Beirut dug through the rubble of a collapsed building with their hands on Friday after signs of life were detected under a mound of debris one month after a huge explosion shattered the capital.

Beirut blast: Rescue workers trace signs of life under debris