The Vatican has expressed its solidarity with Muslims participating in the Ramadan fast, noting that Catholics also fast and do penance during the season of Lent and inviting greater dialogue and ...

It’s been two months since the Eaton Fire swept through Altadena, wiping out a number of beloved places of worship and prayer. With the Islamic holy month of Ramadan underway and Passover coming ...

Though Muslims agree that riba is prohibited, there is much debate over what constitutes riba, whether it is against Sharia law or only discouraged, and whether or not it should be punished.

Every day. For an entire month. It’s Ramadan, and it’s the holiest month of the Muslim calendar. In 2025, it runs roughly from February 28 to March 30. But what if you’re not a Muslim and ...

The month of Ramadan sees Muslims all over the world fasting and praying, before breaking their fast at sundown alongside family and friends. Here’s a look at what the ritual means for Muslims ...

This year is an exceptionally rare occasion when Muslims worldwide will gear up to sight the Ramadan moon at the same time. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia along with the Moon Sighting Committees in ...

The UAE has called on all Muslims to sight the crescent for Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28, the Emirates Fatwa Council announced on Wednesday. The date corresponds to 29 Shaban AD ...

A system set up after 9/11, the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System, required all noncitizen males age 16 or older from 25 countries—all but one of them majority Arab or Muslim—to ...

Traveling to a Muslim-majority country during Ramadan? These tour guide-approved tips will ensure you make the most of your experience while also being respectful to those who are fasting.

CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of ...

Why is sighting the crescent moon important for Muslims? The sighting of the crescent moon holds immense significance for the Muslim community all over the world. The start and end of the month of ...