Tag: Islam
Displaced Filipino-Palestinians offer halal food on Eid al-Fitr
Confronted with financial hardships, Filipino-Palestinian refugees turned to selling Palestinian food in March as a means of livelihood
Photos: Filipino Muslims mark the end of Ramadan
Celebrations vary widely across different Muslim communities but are united in the themes of generosity, community spirit, and gratitude
Saudi Arabia says Eid al-Fitr starts Friday
In some countries with a Shiite Muslim majority, authorities have said the holiday will start on Saturday
Millions of Indonesians travel in annual Eid exodus
Major seaports and toll roads are packed, while airports and bus terminals are full of travelers looking forward to reuniting with families
Pakistan mega-mosque muezzin summons the faithful
All across the Muslim world muezzins broadcast the "adhan" call to prayer five times a day
Saudi Arabia announces Ramadan to start Thursday, March 23
The starting date of Ramadan, the holiest Muslim month, is set by both lunar calculations and physical sightings of the moon
Photos: Filipino Muslims prepare for holy month of Ramadan
Muslims in the Philippines are getting ready for the annual observance of the holy month of Ramadan that will start on Thursday, March 23
Police in India arrest over 200 in crackdown on Islamic group
Authorities have long claimed that the Popular Front of India has close ties with the Students Islamic Movement of India, a militant group
India ruling party lawmaker arrested for Prophet comments
Raja Singh's words sparked outrage in city of Hyderabad, where hundreds of people gathered to demand the politician be taken into custody
Abuse survivor’s ordeal sheds light on Malaysia ‘unilateral conversions’
The issue has become another battleground between increasingly vocal Islamist hardliners and those seeking to defend the rights of minorities
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