Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by over 2 billion Muslims worldwide. Ramadan starts with the sighting of the waxing crescent moon, which could be Feb. 17, 2026. During ...

While many celebrate New Year's differently, Muslims reflect on the traditions and practices of Islam and plan for what it ...

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converging on Saudi Arabia unite in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. They fulfill a religious ...

CAIRO, Egypt — 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 increased ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Twelver Shiism is the largest branch within Shiism – one of the two major sects within Islam. Shiism is ...

The lower house of the Dutch parliament voted to ban the ritual slaughter of animals, Reuters reported. Under the bill passed Tuesday, animals are required to be stunned before slaughter. Both Jewish ...

Understanding Muslim Burial Traditions in Australia. Saying farewell to a loved one is one of life's hardest moments, and across Australia these goodbyes reflect ...