Ramadan

Muslims bid farewell to Ramadan, begin Eid al Fitr holidays

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and Sudan begin Eid al Fitr on Friday, while Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and India will celebrate the holiday on Saturday as there were no sightings of the Shawwal crescent there.

Mudik: Millions of Indonesians travel in annual Eid al Fitr exodus

Transport ministry of the world's most populous Muslim-majority country predicts that up to 123 million people will travel for the end of Ramadan holidays, which is the first since Covid-19 restrictions were removed at the end of 2022.

Green Ramadan: A time when Muslims turn eco-warriors to care for the planet

Out-of-the-box Initiatives during the Muslim holy month focus on less water use while performing rituals washing, replacing plastic bottles and cutlery during community iftars with reusable ones and reducing food waste.

Why Ramadan’s Qadr Night is the holiest event in Islam

For nearly two billion Muslims, this night represents the most sacred period in a year because Prophet Mohammed received the first verses of the Quran in 610 AD.

'Netanyahu is leading us to war': Thousands join Israeli judicial protests

Israeli demonstrators crowd Tel Aviv in 14th week of protests against PM Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to reform judiciary amid days of escalating violence on multiple fronts.

The Enderun Tarawih Prayer: A Ramadan experience at the Eyup Sultan Mosque

During Ramadan, few experiences in Istanbul offer the chance to travel back in time. Here’s why visiting the Eyup Sultan Mosque, an authentic site that hosts the Enderun Tarawih on a daily basis throughout the holy month, should not be missed.

Serbian winger under fire after taunting Türkiye's Kokcu for Ramadan fast

Confrontation between rival players spoiled Ajax Amsterdam's victory during the Dutch Cup semifinal, which also saw Serbia's Dusan Tadic making a hand gesture to mock Orkun Kokcu's mid-game breaking of his Ramadan fast.

Traditional Ramadan dishes across the world

Here are some of the iconic foods traditionally prepared during Ramadan across the Muslim world.

CAIR sues US prison for blocking Ramadan accommodations to Muslim inmate

Alexander Crichlow, a recent convert, has been denied accommodations including breakfast before dawn, double serving of dinner at sunset and permission to pray with other Muslims, alleges Council on American-Islamic Relations.

Pakistan police arrest several people after deadly Ramadan stampede

The arrests include a factory manager who did not tell local authorities about the Ramadan almsgiving that drew a massive crowd and led to the deaths of nine women and three children.

Special Ramadan drinks across the world

The holy month of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims is also an occasion for special festive drinks accompanying iftar meals.

Lebanon's daylight controversy: What's all the fuss about?

The Lebanese government's recent decision to postpone the implementation of daylight saving time has created widespread confusion.