(RNS) — Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and a time for spiritual reflection, humility and prayer. The holiday is marked by fasting from ...

Ramadan is holy time, an invitation to pray, to fast, and to be more vigilant towards religion. It is the period when the majority of us take advantage of the opportunity to learn about our traditions ...

If you’re not sure how to support your Muslim friends during Ramadan, you are not alone. Many non-Muslims don’t know what to ask, and don’t want to come off as disrespectful. The Islamic calendar has ...

This year Ramadan – the holy month when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset – has been particularly meaningful to Sinchelle Gamble. The West Philadelphia resident has lost 150 pounds since this time last ...

“Not even water?” This is one of the most common questions Muslims receive when fasting during Ramadan. No, we cannot eat or drink while fasting. But Ramadan is the most beautiful and awaited month of ...

With regret, 8-year-old Lujaine Sadoun admitted that she broke her fast just before the end of the day during Ramadan last year. She had fasted before, but a whole day was a long time. “I fasted for ...

Iftar is the name of the meal that Muslims eat to break their fast. They typically start by eating dates with milk or water, and then move onto a larger meal. This event is meant to be shared with ...

Ramadan, a time when fasting, prayer and reflection are heavily prioritized. It is one of the most sacred times for Muslims and it comes to an end on March 30 with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. If ...

The UAE Moon-Sighting Committee plays a vital role in marking key Islamic dates. It oversees the sighting of the crescent ...

However, it will set only one minute after sunset, making sighting impossible that evening. As a result, the first day of ...