Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. For Muslims, the month is about fasting, prayer and community, a time most Muslims look forward to each year. For some New Yorkers, this Ramadan is being ...

JERUSALEM/CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza (Reuters) - Palestinians prepared for Ramadan in a sombre mood with heightened security measures by Israeli police and the spectre of war and hunger in Gaza overshadowing ...

Intricate red and black embroidered cloth covers walls, the floor, even the throw pillows in Hedab Tarifi's living room in Arcadia, Calif. "You know, all these embroideries are traditional of ...

JERUSALEM – Despite heightened security concerns in and around Jerusalem due to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israeli officials said this week that there would be no additional restrictions to freedom of ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Last minute preparations are underway as Muslims around the world stocked up on groceries and dates Wednesday for evening meals to break dawn-to-dusk fasting during the ...

Bermuda recognised International Women’s Day in a most commendable way, indeed recognising daughters of the soil whom have made tremendous impact and contributions to our island home. We salute these ...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all relevant departments to prepare a more effective and beneficial package for ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Friday marks the beginning of Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims around the world. Muslims will fast from sunup to sunset throughout the holiday, marking a time of spiritual reflection ...

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslims are preparing for a less joyful observance this year. Fasting and charity take on a different meaning when many in Gaza are suffering. Muslims around the ...