Tag: Ramadan
Chinese officials restrict number of Uyghurs who can observe Ramadan
For years, officials in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have prohibited Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims from fully observing Ramadan
Ramadan prayers return to Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia mosque after 88 years
The prayers will take place at Hagia Sophia on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the holy month of Ramadan, beginning this week
Indonesia scraps travel quarantine, eases curbs on Ramadan traditions
The easing of restrictions follows a decline in COVID-19 cases in the Southeast Asian archipelago
Indonesia seen at risk of COVID-19 ‘timebomb’ after Eid travel
Each year millions of Indonesians fan out across the sprawling archipelago after Ramadan to celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Muslims mark Eid with masks and prayers amid COVID and conflict
In a typical year, millions would travel to their hometowns to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with their families
Photos: Filipino Muslims mark end of Ramadan during pandemic with gratitude...
Filipino Muslims mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan with prayers of thanks for God’s blessing, mercy, and forgiveness
Philippine Muslim leader tags air strikes in Gaza during Ramadan as...
"This attack by Israeli forces on Muslims in the midst of prayer during Islam's holiest month ... is an act of terrorism," says Mujiv Hataman
As lockdown returns, Malaysians face another bleak Eid
Millions of people are being forced to stay apart from loved ones during the Muslim celebration because of strict restrictions on travel
Pakistan’s water bearers quench thirst in Ramadan, but fear for their...
Water bearers have existed in South Asia for centuries, providing water to travelers and warriors during battles in ancient times
Indonesia begins Eid al-Fitr travel ban as some try to skirt...
Millions of people in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation traditionally return home to visit their families for the celebrations
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