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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr

Stirring controversy even before its official start, this week's International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem made headlines long before it took place.

ANALYSIS: Zuleyha Keskin reports on what is a special, celebratory time for Muslims

Alvida Jumma, also known as the Last Friday of Ramadan, holds immense significance in the hearts of Muslims worldwide. It is a day of deep reflection, gratitude, and spiritual devotion. Falling on the final Friday of the holy month, Alvida Jumma marks the culmination of weeks of fasting, prayer, and…

Eid is a special time for Muslims. There are two major Eid celebrations each year: Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, and Eid al-Adha is connected to the dates of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai has welcomed a baby girl and the new royal baby has one of the most beautiful names: Hind bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. This is his fourth child. The Crown Prince also has twins, Rashid and Shaikha born in May 2021…

Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.

Fasting, praying and eating according to religious rules is impossible in some jails, ex-prisoners and groups say.

Algeria is planning to import one million sheep ahead of Eid al-Adha to curb rising prices and shortages amid drought and inflation

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As Muslims fast from dawn to dusk during Ramadan, an important aspect of their faith is their role as stewards of God on Earth. One way Muslims do this is through the practice of Zakat, an obligatory kind of charity that’s one of the five pillars of Islam.