Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, observed by fasting from sunrise to sunset. The month involves increased prayer, including a special nightly prayer called Taraweeh. Certain ...

The end of Ramadan is nearly here, closing out a month of fasting, prayer and charity. The appearance of the crescent moon during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar marks the start of Ramadan.

Ramadan, the Islamic holy month that began last week across the globe, has decisively shed its status as a niche calendar moment for luxury. What was once a modest seasonal pivot for a handful of ...

The holy month of Ramadan is celebrated by over 1.5 billion Muslims around the world. For Palestinians in Gaza, Ramadan is defined by hope amid destruction and loss. News Hour videographer and ...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and marks a holy month of fasting in Islam. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise until sunset and can only eat or drink before and ...

As Ramadan 2026 begins, many people around the world wonder which greeting to use when wishing friends and neighbours well during the holy month: “Ramadan Mubarak” or “Ramadan Kareem”? These phrases ...

Ramadan 2026: Muslims across the globe have started fasting daily from sunrise to sunset as Ramadan 2026 begins this week. The month-long auspicious period marks special prayers, reflection and ...

A simple guide to choosing the right Ramadan greeting in the UAE Dubai: As Ramadan arrives, many people in the UAE find themselves wondering how best to extend their wishes to Muslim friends, ...

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, featuring celebrations, prayers, pre-dawn breakfasts and post-sundown meals, began at sunrise in the Middle East and a day later in much of Asia. In the Muslim lunar ...

The month offers visitors the chance to learn more about local cultures through iftars and traditions like the Ramadan cannon or drummers. Ramadan sees Muslims around the world fast from dawn until ...

Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting LIVE: Ramadan, also spelled as Ramazan, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar (Hijri) and marks 29 or 30 days of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. As the holy month of Ramadan begins this week, Muslims in Cairo have ...