A scaled-down iftar dinner was hosted by the White House on Tuesday (April 2) to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event happened after President Joe Biden's invitation was turned down by some invitees who were part of the Muslim community and were against his policies about the Israel-Gaza war.

Biden hosts Muslim leaders in muted Ramadan event amid Israel-Hamas war

In a video message, ISIS has called on lone wolves across U.S, Europe and Israel for a Ramadan massacre against Chrisitians and Jews. The ISIS threat seems to be growing. Active terrorist cells are being discovered in multiple parts of the world.

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The feasts and festivities of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan have been muted in Sudan this year with millions of people displaced from their homes and struggling with hunger as a war between the army and paramilitaries nears the one-year mark.

Sudan: Year long war affects Ramadan festivities

The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution that demands a ceasefire in Gaza for the rest of Ramadan. The US abstained from voting on the resolution.

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In Malaysia, a court pressed charges against five executives from a convenience store chain and its supplier for offending religious sentiments. This followed the sale of socks with the word "Allah" written on it, sparking public outrage, particularly among Muslims during Ramadan.

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Banging on a drum before sunrise, a man can be seen roaming around the streets of old Mosul. He is the Mesaharati. Who goes around the old town every Ramadan, to wake up fasting Muslims for Suhoor and morning prayers.

Ramadan: The Mesaharati tradition

As the Muslim community across the world is observing the holy month of Ramadan, the favourite food to break the fast remains dates. Markets across Kashmir witnessed business of over $12 million during the month of Ramadan alone. It also became one of the most sold food items during this month.

Kashmir: Demand for dates skyrocket in valley, daily sales of Dates touches over $360,000

As the Muslim community across the world is observing the holy month of Ramadan, the favourite food to break the fast remains dates. Markets across Kashmir witnessed business of over $12 million during the month of Ramadan alone.

Kashmir: Dates become most-sold food item during Ramadan as sales surge

The holy month of Ramadan has witnessed to some disturbing trends in Saudi Arabia. The Islamic Kingdom is witnessing a surge in road fatalities by 27%. The Saudi General Authority for roads has reported a significant increase in the road accidents during the month of Ramadan. Watch to know more!

Saudi Arabia: 27% surge in road fatalities before Iftar, says Saudi Arabia road authority

Palestinians in Gaza are holding the prayers of Ramadan outside the ruins of a mosque leveled in Israel's offensive. On Friday scores of worshippers knelt in rows in the street by the wreckage of the Al Farooq Mosque in Rafah, it is one of hundreds the Hamas run authorities say have been damaged or destroyed in Israeli attacks since the 7th of October. Watch to know more!

Gazans hold Ramadan prayers: People praying in tents, damaged mosques & streets | Israel war

Ramadan has begun and millions in West Asia are celebrating the holy month. They are hopping to markets, and spending precious moments with their families. Here are glimpses.

West Asia celebrates Ramadan

For Gaza, this Ramadan is different than the others. More than 31 thousand people have been killed. There is no food, no money, and very little aid. Misery and devastation have unfortunately become the theme of Ramadan for these Palestinians.

Gazans observe Ramadan under siege

The national flag carrier of Pakistan, PIA, issued compliance orders to its pilots and cabin crew personnel. The order bars them from observing fasts during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan on the days of their duties.

Pakistan's PIA bars pilots, cabin crew from boarding flights while observing fasts during Ramadan

In a recent development in Nigeria's northern state of Kano, the Islamic police, known as Hisbah arrested 11 practicing Muslims on Tuesday (March 12) for violating the Ramadan fast by consuming food.

Nigeria’s Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan

Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan. The practices include worshipping, charity from dawn to dusk fasting and nightly feasts for a month. Take a look at the festivities that are unfolding in different parts of the world.

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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun in Gaza but a ceasefire is nowhere in sight. Hunger and starvation are plaguing festivities as aid fails to reach those in need.

Gravitas | Ramadan in war-torn Gaza: Hunger & starvation plague festivities

The holy month of Ramadan is here. Palestinians prepared for Ramadan in a sombre mood with heightened security measures by Israeli police.

Ramadan 2024: How are Palestinians preparing for Ramadan in the shadow of Gaza war?

Palestinians are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan in the shadow of the ongoing war in Gaza. Thousands of Israeli police have been deployed around the narrow streets of Jerusalem where tens of thousands of worshippers are expected every day at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Watch to know more!

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While Saudi Arabia begins the holy month on March 11th, India will follow a day later due to moon sighting variations. Watch to know more.

Ramadan 2024: Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, fasting to begin from March 12

The crescent Moon, which signals the start of the holy month in the Islamic Hijri calendar, was sighted in India as well as in Pakistan, therefore, the fasting for the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Tuesday (March 12).

Ramadan 2024: Crescent moon sighted in India and Pakistan

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