Scenes Meet the Gazan clowns making children laugh this Ramadan "We make the children so happy that they forget the conflict, bombings and destruction." 25/04/2022
no comment Turkish charity holds iftar for Syrian orphans in war-torn Idlib Syrian orphaned children have a fast-breaking iftar meal organised by the charitable "Turkiye Diyanet Foundation" at a fairground in al-Bardaqli town, in the northern countryside of the rebel-held city of Idlib. 19/04/2022
Scenes The Lebanese dynamic duo helping frontline workers this Ramadan "The story of the crisis transformed our relationship with this country. These people in this country are heroes to sustain this current situation." 18/04/2022
no comment Syrians queue to receive free Iftar meals in Damascus Syrians queue to receive free Iftar meals being distributed by a local charity in the capital of Damascus. 12/04/2022
no comment Muslims attend the lighting of giant lanterns in Jerusalem Muslim worshippers gathered in Jerusalem on Monday evening to witness the lighting of a giant lantern as part of the month of Ramadan. 05/04/2022
Living Here are five tips to make your Ramadan more eco-friendly From buying organic food to decluttering your living space, this is how to go green this Ramadan. 05/04/2022
Culture Series Ramadan: How is the month observed in the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia? We explore Ramadan traditions in three very different countries: the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia. 04/04/2022
no comment Muslims in Karachi break the fast on the first day of Ramadan Thousands of Muslims broke the fast at mosques in Karachi on Sunday night as the holy month of Ramadan began in Pakistan. 03/04/2022
no comment Indonesians pray for Ramadan in Southeast Asia's largest mosque Indonesian Muslims pray at the Istiqlal Mosque in the capital Jakarta to mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. 03/04/2022
Football Now What's it like to be a footballer during Ramadan? With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, how do elite footballers adapt their daily routine? 31/03/2022
People Sufi whirling: These dancers can spin before they can talk This family of Sufi whirlers in Damascus dance by spinning in circles to feel closer to God. 15/05/2021
Albania Albanian man tries to set himself on fire at Eid prayers in Tirana The holy day marking the end of Ramadan began in muted fashion on Thursday against the backdrop of COVID-19 and the Israel-Palestine conflict. 13/05/2021
Israel Israel delays controversial Palestinian eviction hearing in Jerusalem The Supreme Court was due to hear an appeal on Monday against an order to evict Palestinians from properties on land that Israeli settlers claim belongs to them 09/05/2021
Israel Nightly clashes in Jerusalem continue during holy month of Ramadan The clashes, injuring four police and six protesters, have become an almost nightly occurrence since Ramadan started nearly two weeks ago. 24/04/2021
explore Explore Ramadan in Dubai, from private jet iftars to intimate mosque tours Ramadan in Dubai offers a unique opportunity to learn about local customs, visit mosques and break the daily fast in a traditional setting as well as in the sky! 19/04/2021
world news Europe's Muslims prepare for second Ramadan under shadow of pandemic From London to Madrid, Islam's holiest month will be marked under pandemic restrictions for the second consecutive year. 13/04/2021
world news Muslims celebrate Eid around the world amid coronavirus restrictions Muslims celebrated Eid-al-Fitr with masks and gloves amid the coronavirus pandemic. 24/05/2020
View Coronavirus is forcing us to fight misinformation as well as hunger this Ramadan ǀ View This year, probably for the first time in history, instead of urging people to unite and congregate, we Muslims must come together to urge people to stay apart. For us aid workers, it has created a conundrum of how to keep people safe while also getting food aid to hundreds of thousands of families. 11/05/2020
no comment Drive-in prayer ceremonies held in Iran as pandemic closes mosques We've had drive-in weddings, church services and cinemas amid the COVID-19 lockdowns. Now it's the turn of mosques. 06/05/2020
no comment Palestinian youth swirl homemade sparkler firework for Ramadan Palestinian youth swirl homemade sparkler fireworks made of steel wire wool as people celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Rafah refugee camp, in the southern Gaza Strip. 05/05/2020
no comment Displaced Syrians break Ramadan fast amid rubble of former home Tareq Abu Ziad and his family break the daily fast for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan while sitting in the rubble of their destroyed home in the town of Ariha in the southern countryside of Syria's Idlib. 05/05/2020
View The “Ramadan bailout” of Zakat could help the world avoid a post-COVID-19 Great Depression ǀ View The rest of the world should take this crisis as an opportunity to reach a new accommodation between the worldly and the otherworldly. Capitalism is not dying - it is simply going through a rebirth of almost religious significance. 30/04/2020
View Patience, sacrifice and Zakat: How Muslims find the strength to endure the COVID-19 pandemic ǀ View Muslim communities in the UK have been hit harder than others by coronavirus, but the principle of Zakat – alms - during Ramadan is a source of strength for many. 29/04/2020
Morocco Many Muslims around the world begin Ramadan under lockdown In many countries Muslims are under lockdown and many communal rituals that are so integral to the holy month of fasting can't be performed. 25/04/2020
world news Muslim communities plan online festivities for Ramadan Coronavirus containment measures mean many Muslims will turn to videoconference tools to connect with their loved ones as they break their daily fast. 23/04/2020
Bangladesh Watch: Bangladeshis crowd trains and ferries hoping to make it home fo Around 20 million people live in Dhaka for work, and leave the capital to celebrate holidays in their hometowns. 04/06/2019