Each year, millions of Muslims begin fasting from sunrise to sunset and engage in activities that challenge their self-restraint and bring them closer to God. This year, Ramadan began on the night of ...

09 October 2007 Dubai, U.A.E.: Eid is just around the corner and as the festive spirit envelops the Arab world, there is a frenzied search for the most fitting gift for loved ones - one that will ...

For the joyous Muslim holiday to work, mothers in New York City spent Saturday night preparing, merging traditions from around the world with ones developed here. The night before Eid al-Fitr, mothers ...

Ken Chitwood is a senior research fellow, Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and journalist-fellow at the Dornsife Center for Religion and Civic ...

As we near the end of Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, many in the Muslim community are gearing up for Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Sweets or Festival of ...

This year, both special occasions fell on the same day (March 30). This rare alignment has offered local children a unique opportunity to learn about cultural traditions and celebrating loved ones.

Eid al-Adha, or Eid ul-Adha, is an annual Islamic celebration, and it's almost here. The celebration usually falls on the tenth day in the final month of the Dhu-al-Hijjah (Islamic Lunar Calendar).The ...

Eid al-Adha is recognized as one of Islam's most important holidays Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital Entertainment. She joined PEOPLE in 2021, but has eight years of experience ...

Muslims around the world mark the holiday Eid al-Fitr in May at the end of Ramadan, the most holy month of fasting, worship and prayer. Because the world's 1.9 billion Muslims reflect a wide spectrum ...

This year Eid al-Fitr starts on May 1 or May 2, depending on the lunar calendar. The start of the holiday is timed to the first sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month ...

Some of you celebrating Ramadan might be here wondering if you need to let your boss know that you might be taking Monday off next week. Ramadan is now in its last 10 nights. With the expected ...