Ramadan is coming! Many Muslims are excited for this time of the year. Here's what to know about the origins and traditions ...

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.

It is expected to begin in mid-February, based on early astronomical predictions. However, its official start date will ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every year, millions of Muslims take part in observing Ramadan: a spiritual month dedicated to cleansing the soul and spirit, hallmarked by the practice of fasting. This means that for 30 days, from ...

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 ...

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (RNS and NPR) — For Muslim children in non-Muslim foster care homes, Ramadan can be a lonely experience. DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (RNS and NPR) — Organizers and volunteers put ...

Downstairs, the table was laden with an array of savory delights - chickpeas, vegetables, goat meat with rice and more. It was almost time to break the fast. But first things first: The men and women ...