Ramadan

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Baklava production doubles during Ramadan to meet sweet demand

Gaziantep’s baklava factories double production during Ramadan to meet demand for the Antep pistachio-filled sweet treat.

17/03/2025

Lifestyle

How the abaya has become a modern essential for women during Ramadan

In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting symbol of chastity and dignity. With designers giving it a modern and chic twist, it's now become has become a hallmark of the fasting month.

13/03/2025

Football Now

How do footballers adapt during the Holy month of Ramadan?

In partnership with Media City

During the Holy month of Ramadan, Muslim footballers will fast from sunrise until sunset. How do they adapt, and does it impact their performance?

06/03/2025

Syria

Damascus marks first Ramadan in decades free from Assad family rule

Syrians observe the first Ramadan in more than five decades free of the Assad family rule.

02/03/2025

Destinations

Saudi Arabia: Why you should visit Jeddah in 2024

The Jeddah Historic District programme will see the restoration of some 600 historic properties for residential, tourism and business purposes.

20/04/2024

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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr across the world

From Qatar to Iran Muslims celebrate the final day of Ramadan.

10/04/2024

World News

Muslim world celebrates Eid al-Fitr against backdrop of crisis in Gaza

Muslims across the world reflect on Gaza as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

10/04/2024

Lifestyle

In pictures: Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is observed over the first three days of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar, starting with the sighting of the new moon.

10/04/2024

Lifestyle

Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid

When is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims – both in Europe and further afield – celebrate the Islamic holiday?

09/04/2024

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WATCH: Palestinians mark Ramadan amid the ruins of war

Palestinians in Gaza are marking the Islamic holy month against a backdrop of devastation and destruction in Israel's war with Hamas.

12/03/2024

World News

Israeli strikes kill at least 67 Palestinians on first day of Ramadan

Gaza's Health Ministry said 67 people were killed by Israeli strikes over the last 24 hours, as Palestinians embarked on fasting for the holy month of Ramadan.

12/03/2024

World News

Ramadan starts for Muslims in Middle East in the midst of war

Muslims gathered at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Sunday to celebrate the start of Ramadan. While the mosque has been flashpoint for the escalation of Israeli-Palestinian violence, Tel Aviv assured they would not restrict worshiping in the site.

11/03/2024

Germany

Frankfurt to light up for first time to mark holy month of Ramadan

The city of Frankfurt will be decorated with lights for the first time to mark the Islamic holy month of Ramadan on Sunday.

09/03/2024

Gaza

Gaza death toll hits grim milestone as US vetoes ceasefire resolution

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

20/02/2024

Scenes

Meet the Ugandan woman who cooked up a feast for homeless children during Ramadan

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar During Ramadan, some Muslims go the extra mile by performing additional prayers, reading the Quran, or squashing negative tendencies like eating junk and gossiping. For Aisha Ornella Aniotrih cooking for the homeless children completes her Ramadan.

24/04/2023

Food and Drink

Time for sweet treats: Turkish ways of celebrating Eid Ramadan

The religious festival Eid al-Fitr is also known as 'Sweet Feast' in Turkey. As the name suggests, the center point of the 3-day long celebration is anything sweet

24/04/2023

The Kitchen

Dahi Baray: Recipe for the Popular South Asian Lentil Fritters

As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-u-Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the Euronews Culture team brings you another recipe for a popular dish that has a special place at the Ramadan table and is a must on the Eid menu.

22/04/2023

World News

Muslims celebrate the festival of Eid al-Fitr after the end of Ramadan

Muslims around the world began the festival of Eid al-Fitr with prayers and visits to family graves, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

21/04/2023

The Kitchen

Meal of the Week: How to make Sicilian Couscous alla Trapanese

Euronews Culture offers another favourite dish for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

21/04/2023

Yemen

Scores dead in crush at charity distribution in Yemen

Hundreds of people crowded into the school to receive cash donations for Ramadan.

20/04/2023