JERUSALEM – Despite heightened security concerns in and around Jerusalem due to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israeli officials said this week that there would be no additional restrictions to freedom of ...

Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the "festival of breaking the fast," this week. Eid al-Fitr begins at the end of Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam when Muslims fast ...

JERUSALEM/CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza (Reuters) - Palestinians prepared for Ramadan in a sombre mood with heightened security measures by Israeli police and the spectre of war and hunger in Gaza overshadowing ...

As Ramadan approaches, families will be busy preparing for iftars, communal gatherings and late-night socialising. By also anticipating common mental and physical effects, you can more easily navigate ...

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims all over the world take part.

Intricate red and black embroidered cloth covers walls, the floor, even the throw pillows in Hedab Tarifi's living room in Arcadia, Calif. "You know, all these embroideries are traditional of ...

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan will soon begin, meaning the more than 300,000 Muslims in New Jersey will soon embark on a monthlong reaffirmation of their faith, which includes fasting, praying and ...

Muslims around the world are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, which is about to begin. It's a time of fasting, feasting and charity meant to bring people closer to God. But as NPR religion ...

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslims are preparing for a less joyful observance this year. Fasting and charity take on a different meaning when many in Gaza are suffering. Muslims around the ...