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AP PHOTOS: From the Atlantic coast to the Sahelian plain, Ramadan brings West Africans to the table

Each night, throughout Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, families gather, neighbors share food freely and communities come together around beloved culinary traditions that carry both comfort and meaning.

The Independent UK

What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday?

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

The Independent UK

Israel's antisemitism conference sparks debate over alliances with Europe's right wing

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

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Eid al-Fitr: This is why Muslims don’t always celebrate on the same day

ANALYSIS: Islam follows the lunar calendar, based on the moon’s cycles, Zuleyha Keskin reports

The Independent UK

Why Muslims often don’t celebrate Eid on the same day – even within one country

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.

The Conversation

A simple illustrated guide to zakat, answers to 7 common questions

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

Al Jazeera

As Islam grows in Russia, Muslim prisoners struggle to practise their faith

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

Al Jazeera

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Drought-stricken Algeria plans to import one million sheep ahead of Islam's Eid Al-Adha

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

The Independent UK

Hafta letters: Echo chambers, role of university spaces, problematic takes

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Why Muslim American nonprofits are taking steps to build trust with donors during Ramadan

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.

The Conversation

Eid al-Fitr: Why do Muslims celebrate it and how can you wish someone a Happy Eid?

The holiday is a time of communal prayer, feasting, and new clothes

The Independent UK

The Role Community Played In The Muslim Pro App's Development And Use

Since its launch in 2010, Muslim Pro has transformed from a simple prayer-time tracker into a comprehensive digital companion — thanks, in large part, to its global community of users.

International Business Times

Understanding The Complexities Of Ramadan Sighting

Explore the intricacies of Ramadan, from moon sightings to cultural influences, shaping this significant Islamic holy month.

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This city is like no other in Spain – here’s why you should visit during Ramadan

A place where Islam and Christianity have rubbed shoulders for more than a millennium, the Andalusian city offers a rich experience of cultural discovery, finds Queenie Shaikh

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Al Jazeera

Blast at Taliban-linked Pakistani seminary kills six people, injures 20

A religious scholar is killed at the influential seminary. Does this signal a growing threat from the armed group ISKP?

The Independent UK

Son of ‘the father of Taliban’ among five killed in suicide blast at Islamic seminary in Pakistan

Hamid ul Haq ran the Jamia Haqqania seminary where many Afghan Taliban members studied over past three decades

The Independent UK

A Tunisian extremist is imprisoned for life for killing 3 people in a French basilica in 2020

A Tunisian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in France for the murders of three people in October 2020 in an attack linked to Islamic extremism

The Guardian - UK

Mohammed bin Salman wants an alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan – but one that most benefits Saudi Arabia

The crown prince sees Hamas as a regional threat, and may propose a deal that risks sidelining Palestinians, says academic Madawi al-Rasheed

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Terrorist recalled to prison can be re-released from jail, Parole Board says

Shah Rahman, then aged 29, was one of four al Qaida-inspired British extremists jailed over a plot to bomb London Stock Exchange in 2012.

The Conversation

Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate

Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that his death was justified.

The Independent UK

Openly gay Muslim imam killed in suspected hate crime

The killing has raised fears of a politically motivated assassination

The Guardian - UK

The Koran and the Flesh by Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed review – the trials of a gay Muslim

This courageous, melancholy memoir, about the author’s struggle to reconcile his faith with his sexuality, argues that homophobia is a cultural phenomenon, not a religious edict

International Business Times

Saudi Art Biennale Seeks To Modernise Islamic Tradition

Under a vast canopy of tents in the Saudi city of Jeddah, religious artefacts are on display alongside contemporary art pieces, part of the kingdom's bid to transform its ultraconservative image.

International Business Times

Swedish Woman Jailed For Keeping Yazidi Slaves In Syria

A Swedish court on Tuesday sentenced a 52-year-old woman to 12 years in prison on genocide charges, in the country's first court case over crimes by the Islamic State group against the Yazidi minority.

The Independent UK

Florida politician doubles down on claims that Muslims don’t belong in America

Florida city councilman claimed those who practice Islam do not belong in the United States

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