Dubai: Residents across the UAE can expect a public holiday soon to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH), ...

The Emirates Charitable Association in Ras Al Khaimah executed 1,451 charitable projects during the first half of 2025, both ...

The state Corrections Department, the suit alleges, regularly accommodates religious celebrations for other faith groups but ...

Zohran Mamdani’s groundbreaking mayoral campaign in New York City energised South Asian communities with a potent mix of cultural resonance, progressive policies, and grassroots mobilisation ...

Shariah, has emerged not only as a relevant but also a significant figure in the regional and national leadership of Indian ...

Bangladesh's economy is showing early signs of stabilisation despite ongoing structural challenges, according to the "Economic Update and Outlook: May 2025" released today by the General Economics ...

Because the Hijri calendar is lunar, the dates of Islamic months and holidays — such as Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr — change ...

The month of Ramadan, which lasts 29 or 30 days, is observed with the act of fasting from dawn to dusk, and highlights the qualities of abstinence and charity. For 2026, the crescent is likely to ...

The "festival of sacrifice" features prayer, charitable giving, and the tradition of animal sacrifice with meat distributed to family, friends and those in need.

March 31 marked the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan, and Muslims across the Valley gathered on the sunny and windy afternoon to observe Eid al-Fitr, the holiday at the end of Ramadan.

Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is expected on March 31 or April 1, 2025, based on moon sightings. This joyous occasion involves prayers, feasting, and charity, emphasizing gratitude and ...