Fasting has been in practice for centuries, whether for religious, spiritual or health reasons. It is widely recognised for ...

The determination of Ramadan's beginning is based on the meticulous hisab (calculation) conducted by the Muhammadiyah Tarjih ...

(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 ...

“The non-Muslim world associates the holy month of Ramadan with fasting and privation,” writes Anas Atassi in his book “Sumac.” “But Ramadan isn’t about suffering: It is about empathy.” He attests ...

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 ...

Every year, over 1 billion Muslims fast during Ramadan, abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. In ...

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 ...

According to the Henry Ford Community College, Ramadan takes place during the month when Muslims believe the Qur’an started to be revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It’s said the angel Gabriel appeared ...