Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, mandatory for every eligible Muslim. However, Islam provides leniency for those unable to fast due to valid reasons. Individuals required to ...

As Ramadan 2026 approaches, experts urge Muslims to prepare physically and nutritionally for fasting. Key advice includes ...

According to Islamic Relief, the first night of Ramadan in 2026 is expected to fall on the evening of Feb. 17. As of Jan. 7, ...

Ramadan is a special time for Muslims. Here's what to know about the month, and when Ramadan will be twice in a year.

If you’re not sure how to support your Muslim friends during Ramadan, you are not alone. Many non-Muslims don’t know what to ask, and don’t want to come off as disrespectful. The Islamic calendar has ...

While the spiritual and mental health benefits of fasting during Ramadan have long been documented, there's no denying that depriving the body of food and water for hours can be mentally and ...

Ahmad Ayyad was standing behind the counter of his coffee shop in Arlington, Virginia, trying to quickly finish a steak salad. Most of the year, he says, he thrives on the predictability of things ...

In many Catholic parishes, people are gathering for Friday night fish fries because they abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. In Muslim homes, people are gathering every evening for iftar ...

The Ramadan dodgers indulge in secret — mostly to avoid offending those who are fasting or to avoid embarrassment. Community pressure is powerful. Many say they don't break the rules openly because ...