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!

Palestinians in Rafah prepare for Ramadan amid fear of Israeli offensive

Dozens of Muslim worshippers gathered at New York Times Square on Sunday (Mar 10) to observe the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, with some showing solidarity with the people in Gaza by displaying Palestinian flags.

Ramadan begins: Muslims in Times Square hold prayer vigil, show solidarity with Gaza

The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin hours from now and Muslims around the world are watching the skies closely to catch a sight of the Crescent Moon that will Mark the beginning of the holy month countries including Saudi Arabia UAE United Kingdom the US Lebanon and Turkiye are likely to begin fasting on March 11th. While in countries like India Indonesia Pakistan Bangladesh the month of Ramadan is likely to begin from March 12th. Watch to know more!

Ramadan 2024: US, UK, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye likely to begin fasting on March 11

Israel on Tuesday announced that it will not impose new limits on the number of worshippers allowed into East Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the first week of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Israel won't impose new limits on number of worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan

Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, new rules have been put into place in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammed Bin Salman banned iftar in mosques. Watch to know more!

Saudi Arabia: Islamic Affairs Ministry issues notice of Iftar ban

Saudi Arabia has instituted a ban on iftar meals within mosques in preparations for the upcoming Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the holiest month for Muslims worldwide.

Saudi Arabia bans Iftar meals inside mosques during holy month of Ramadan, says Imams & muezzins should...

Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, new rules have been put into place in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammed Bin Salman banned iftar in mosques.

Why did Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Bin Salman ban iftar in Mosques?

Ramadan, one of the most significant months for Muslims, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It lasts 29 to 30 days, depending on when the new crescent moon is visible or will be visible.

When is Ramadan 2024 in India? Know the dates, significance and more

In a heartwarming, pre-Ramadan gesture, Indian businessman and philanthropist Firoz Merchant has donated a whopping $2.7 million to help Indians stuck in prison across UAE.

UAE: Indian businessman Firoz Merchant's generosity frees 900 prisoners, pays their bail fees

Russia's full-fledged offensive against Ukraine entered its third year this week. Russian forces continued to slowly inch forward as the leaders of Italy, Canada, Belgium, and the European Union met in Ukraine's capital Kyiv while the demonstrators in London, Vienna, Dublin, Athens, Stockholm, and the rest of Europe marched in support of Ukraine's war effort in the face of the Russian offensive.

The Capitals: Paris and Doha set frame for Ramadan Gaza truce, and more

After a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, millions in West Asia are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Believers offer their prayers and exchange greetings on the festival of giving. Ghadi Francis brings you a report on how the region is marking this occasion on this week's The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post: Believers mark the end of the month-long Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan is at its end, with Muslims from around the world beginning celebrations of Eid al-Fitr 2023. Watch here.

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr after month of fasting for Ramadan

With the Holy month of Ramadan coming to an end, Kashmir Valley has witnessed the most peaceful Ramadan in the last three decades. Since the start of the insurgency in the Union territory, the incidents of violence in the Kashmir Valley have been lowest during this Ramadan.

Kashmir Valley witnesses one of most peaceful Ramadan in 3 decades

The craze of cricket reaches its peak in Karachi after midnight during Ramadan. Makeshift floodlights transform a central Karachi basketball court into an urban cricket arena, where dozens of young Pakistani men chase taped-up tennis balls zipping through the night air. Here is a heart-warming story as the world gears ups to celebrate Eid.

Pakistan street cricket lights up Ramadan nights | Inside South Asia

A stampede broke out in the capital city of Yemen, Sanaa during a charity distribution. The incident took place inside a school, where aid was being distributed. About 85 people are marked dead and 300 injured in the stampede.

Yemen stampede kills 83, more than 300 injured

Muslims across the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan and the people from Jammu and Kashmir are commemorating the holy month too. The huge number of devotees praying across various mosques in the Kashmir valley is witness to the increased devotion among people.

Shab-E-Qadr prayers held in Srinagar's Jamia Masjid, thousands  in attendance

Abdul Rahim Al Zarooni, an emirate businessman, is the most recent billionaire to join a distinguished group of supporters who have given significant quantities of money to eradicate hunger throughout the world. Al Zarooni has given 1.3 million dollars to the UAE's 1 billion meals endowment campaign.

U.A.E's Ramadan Initiative: One billion meals endowment campaign

As the first major American city to permit the announcement, or "adhan," to be heard over speakers five times a day, year-round, Minneapolis will permit the broadcast of the Muslim call to prayer at all hours.

Minneapolis becomes first US city to allow broadcast of Islamic call to prayer at all hours

China has hired spies to arrest Uighur Muslims who are trying to fast during Ramadan. The country has also made a law that prohibits fasting. How far will China go to oppress the Uighurs? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: China hires spies to target Uighur Muslims

During the first formal state iftar on Friday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Russia's treatment of the Muslim minority Tatar community in Crimea under its rule and vowed to retake the peninsula from Russia.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky hosts Ukraine's first state iftar

Israeli police stormed the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, one of Islam’s holiest sites. Despite condemnations from the Arab and Muslim world, clashes continue.

Another Ramadan, another Al-Aqsa clash | The West Asia Post

There has been a fresh flare-up between Israel and Palestine following a raid at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. In the last 24 hours, Rockets have been fired into Israel, and Israeli planes have struck Gaza. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Israel, Palestine on the brink of another war? | Rockets fired into Israel

In a live broadcast, a heartwarming moment of a cat jumping on the imam was captured while he was leading a night Ramadan prayer at a mosque in Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria.

Watch | Cat jumps on imam as he continues to recite Ramadan prayers

Millions in West Asia are observing the holy month of Ramadan. From pomp and colour to religious fervour, here is a look at the region during the biggest time of the year. Ghadi Francis gets you the story on this week's The West Asia Post.

West Asia observes Ramadan | The West Asia Post

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