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Members of the Muslim community gather at Times Square for the first Tarawih prayer of Ramadan
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Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide. Observant Muslims fast daily, then celebrate and pray with their families.

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April 10, 2024

Eid al-Fitr: Muslims mark the end of Ramadan holy month

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A Muslim faithful celebrates during the Eid al-Fitr festival, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, in Kaduna, Nigeria

Muslims worldwide celebrate end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr

Muslims worldwide celebrate end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr

Muslims around the world mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr
ReligionApril 10, 202411 images
Muslims pray amid the rubble of a Mosque in Rafah

War in Gaza overshadows Eid celebrations

War in Gaza overshadows Eid celebrations

Muslims around the world are marking Eid, but this year's festivities have been tainted by the war in Gaza.
ConflictsApril 10, 202402:50 min
A street vendors in Gaza sells sweets for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Gaza families hold subdued Eid amid difficult truce talks

Gaza families hold subdued Eid amid difficult truce talks

Cease-fire talks held in Egypt have stalled ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
ConflictsApril 9, 202402:02 min
Spectators watch as a batsman waits to hit a ball at a street night cricket match in Karachi, Pakistan

In Pakistan, Ramadan brings late-night cricket to life

In Pakistan, Ramadan brings late-night cricket to life

During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, staying up all night to play street cricket is a longstanding tradition.
SocietyApril 1, 202402:08 min
An unidentified player and Ahmet Arslan (right) standing beside a training net

How does a pro footballer deal with Ramadan?

How does a pro footballer deal with Ramadan?

Ramadan poses particular challenges for Muslim professional footballer Ahmet Arslan, despite a tolerant atmosphere.
SportsMarch 25, 2024
Women collect free bags of flour from a government distribution point in Lahore on April 2, 2023

Pakistan's economic crisis impacts Ramadan celebrations

Pakistan's economic crisis impacts Ramadan celebrations

Ramadan celebrations in Pakistan have been muted this year, hit by an ongoing and crippling economic crisis.
BusinessMarch 22, 202402:19 min
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Muslims have a sunset meal in a mosque complex in Baghdad.

Why more non-Muslims are taking part in Ramadan

In the Middle East, it's not unusual for non-Muslims to take part in Ramadan. Now more in the West are also joining in.
SocietyMarch 19, 2024
Two women visit the Global Village, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex in Dubai, on the eve of Eid al-Fitr which ends the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, on April 20, 2023.

Ramadan: How are influencers changing the Muslim holiday?

Some say influencers are ruining the Muslim holiday, while others argue they could be a force for positive change.
TechnologyMarch 13, 2024
Palestinians prepare for iftar, the fast-breaking dinner during Ramadan amid destruction

Ramadan: Gaza war leaves Palestinians little to celebrate

For many Palestinians, this year's holy month of Ramadan is likely to be a somber one.
ConflictsMarch 10, 2024
Handoko Wibowo, an Indonesian Christian who is helping farmers on legal matters

Indonesian gay Christian embraces Java Muslims

He helps thousands of low-income farmers and the Muslim community gather at his house to break the fast during Ramadan.
SocietyApril 17, 202303:50 min
People visit Qishla building after iftar meal during Ramadan in Baghdad

Middle East: Why are Ramadan TV specials so controversial?

Every year, some of the new TV series released during Ramadan cause controversy. Media analysts say they know why.
CultureMarch 31, 2023
Saudi Arabia's new Kaaba-style commercial cube in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia rebranding, as Ramadan 2023 approaches

New national holidays and a strict new set of Ramadan rules point toward a national identity less anchored to religion.
PoliticsMarch 10, 2023