Ramadan, Muslims

Ramadan starts this week; what to know about the Muslim holiday
The Muslim holiday of Ramadan starts tonight, Feb. 28, and lasts until March 29. The monthlong observance of Ramadan is a period of introspection, communal prayer and reading the Qurʾān. According to Islam, those who observe the holy month of Ramadan with fasting, prayer and faithful intention are forgiven by God for their past sins.
Muslim countries mark start of monthlong Ramadan
Ramadan will now last for 29 or 30 days, ending around March 30. Muslims will observe Ramadan until Eid al-Fitr, the official holiday marking the end of the holy month. Each year,
Millions of Muslims in Indonesia mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan
Celebrations in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country range from colorful nighttime parades and cleaning family graves to preparing food for predawn breakfasts and elaborate post-sundown meals known as “iftars.
What is Ramadan? Muslims set to start holy month of spiritual reflection
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed.
Senegalese Muslims pray for their country to mark the start of Ramadan
Senegalese Muslims gather in the large Massalikoul Djinane mosque in Dakar to pray on the eve of the first day of Ramadan. High on their prayers is the economic and social success of their country. Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected last March,
Palestinians break Ramadan fast with meal open to everyone, regardless of faith
After fasting from sunrise to sundown, Winnipeg's Palestinian community hosted an iftar that welcomed everyone who wanted to ...
Ramadan began at sundown on Friday, bringing a month of fasting and prayer
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time when Muslims believe the Quran was first revealed. Because the Islamic calendar follows the moon, the dates of Ramadan shift slightly each ...
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Trump offers 'best wishes' for those observing Muslim religion's Ramadan season
President Donald Trump on Monday offered his best wished for the season Ramadan and those participating in the month-long ...
Arts centre marks Ramadan with community Iftar
Ramadan is the most important time in the Islamic calendar, when Muslims fast and refrain from eating or drinking between ...
AP PHOTOS: Muslims in the Middle East observe Ramadan amid political upheavals and postwar turmoil
Muslims in the Middle East are observing the holy month of Ramadan under exceptional circumstances. Ramadan is seen as a time ...
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Ramadan: Makinde Harps On Peaceful Co-existence, Prayers
The governor said this on Monday, at the 11th Omi Tuntun Annual Ramadan Public Lecture held at the Government House Arcade in ...
Loss, worry, and prayers for better days mark Ramadan’s start
For Gaza residents, Ramadan started this year under a fragile ceasefire that paused more than 15 months of war.
How to practice healthy fasting during Ramadan
Going for a short walk or stretching can help boost energy levels and keep the mind active. People who exercise regularly may ...
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What to wear to Iftar in Dubai this Ramadan – and where to wear it
Designed in collaboration with French-Moroccan fashion designer Selma Benomar, and inspired by a fusion of haute couture and ...
Muslims in Massachusetts find strength in community during Ramadan celebrations
WAYLAND — The atmosphere in the meeting hall was festive on Saturday night, as hundreds gathered to break the first fast of ...
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Non-profit group fights food insecurity with food drive in Henrietta for Ramadan
Henrietta, N.Y. — A non-profit humanitarian group is working to fight food insecurity during Ramadan. Islamic Relief USA, ...