In various regions, some Muslims worry that the month is getting commercialized, and say an emphasis on decorations, TV shows ...
Zeyneb Sayilgan is the Muslim scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies in Baltimore.
When does Ramadan start? A look at how Muslims observe the holy month - For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for increased worship, ...
CAIRO — 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 for increased ...
The use of Eid al-Fitr as a makeup day in the Montgomery and Prince George’s county school districts has drawn backlash from Muslim leaders and advocates.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will observe Ramadan as he runs the nation’s largest city, blending his ...
The longest and most significant public holidays of the year in Dubai are tied to Eid celebrations. Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha are celebrated by Muslims worldwide, while Eid Al Etihad is celebrated ...
There’s a sense of urgency in Basim Sabri’s voice as he stands in the middle of a banquet hall at his mall in the heart of Minneapolis, directing the flow of busy volunteers and jovially asking his ...
During Ramadan, rapper Goldmouf spoke with Hip-Hop Wired about how Islam shapes both his life and career. Throughout the ...
This week marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. The three holidays are governed by different lunar calendars, and it's extremely rare for them to coincide.
As millions of Muslims begin observing Ramadan, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Aya Khalil and Nadine Presley, authors of two new children's books about this holy month.