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Palestinians gather ahead of Quds (Jerusalem) day in Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza City gather a day earlier to mark the yearly al-Quds (Jerusalem) day which falls on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan.

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Meet the Gazan clowns making children laugh this Ramadan

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"We make the children so happy that they forget the conflict, bombings and destruction."

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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.

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The Lebanese dynamic duo helping frontline workers this Ramadan

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"The story of the crisis transformed our relationship with this country. These people in this country are heroes to sustain this current situation."

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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.

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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.

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.

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Ramadan: How is the month observed in the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia?

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We explore Ramadan traditions in three very different countries: the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia.

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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.

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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.

Football Now

What's it like to be a footballer during Ramadan?

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With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, how do elite footballers adapt their daily routine?

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.

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.

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

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.

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Explore Ramadan in Dubai, from private jet iftars to intimate mosque tours

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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!

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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.

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Muslims celebrate Eid around the world amid coronavirus restrictions

Muslims celebrated Eid-al-Fitr with masks and gloves amid the coronavirus pandemic.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. 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.

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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.