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

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Wednesday (Nov 6) added Iftar, the meal that Muslims take to break the daytime fast during the holy month of Ramzan, on the list of intangible cultural heritage.

UNESCO adds iftar, a daytime meal in Ramzan, to cultural heritage list

A famous retail supermarket in Singapore has apologised after telling a Muslim couple of Indian descent that they couldn't sample the free sweets it was offering during Ramadan because they were Malays-only, according to Live Mint.

'No India, only Malay': Indian-origin couple in Singapore denied free Ramadan snacks at FairPrice

The holy month of Ramzan is set to begin this week and volunteers in Palestine have started its preparations at the Al-Aqsa mosque amid the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine. Tens of thousands of Muslims are flocking to Jerusalem.

Ramzan preparations begin at Al-Aqsa mosque; Palestinians hope for safety during prayers

Emirati astronaut Sultan al-Neyadi, who is set to become the first Arab astronaut to spend six months in space, said Wednesday that he won't need to fast during Ramadan while in space.

Emirati astronaut Sultan al-Neyadi says he can skip fasting during Ramadan when on ISS

Two years after the pandemic lull, the cheer of Ramzan returns to India's Kashmir valley. Mariam Wardak tells you more in this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Joy of Ramzan returns to Kashmir Valley

A rare alignment of Passover, Ramadan, and Easter, a time for family gatherings and prayers for Christians, Jews and Muslims. But the day which should fuel a flurry of celebrations ignited violence and clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Violent clashes erupt inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Over 150 Palestinians were injured in clashes in the Al-Aqsa compound after Israeli forces stormed the compound. Ghadi Francis tells you how this latest escalation could lead to an all-out war.

The West Asia Post | Palestinians injured in Al-Aqsa clashes | Saudi push to mend ties

Tensions between Israel and Palestine have been on the rise in the last few weeks and yet again for the second year running during the holy month of Ramzan, the tension seemed to have boiled over. At least 100 people have been injured as the violence breaks out

Clashes at Jerusalem Holy site, over 100 injured as violence breaks out

Expressing concern over the recent escalation at the Gaza strip, India's foreign secretary Harsh Shringla on Monday called on all the parties to exercise restraint and maintain ceasefire along the region.

At UNSC, India's foreign secretary calls on Israel and Palestine to exercise restraint

In May 2021, during holy month of Ramzan, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict flared up again and resulted in huge loss of life, property, infrastructure in Gaza and Israel.

Opinion: For just cause of Palestine

Thousand of Palestinian Muslims gathered at Al-Aqsa compound to take part in prayers marking the end of holy month of Ramzan amid the increased tension and cross-border conflict between Israel and Hamas. Muslim worshipers performed the Eid al-Fitr prayers in front of the dome of the rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem.

Palestinians gathered at Al-Aqsa to celebrate Eid amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired dozens of rockets into Israel on Saturday drawing retaliatory air strikes, the Israeli military said, after nightly Ramzan clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police resumed in Jerusalem.

Clashes on Gaza border as Ramzan violence flares in Jerusalem 

Dragging a screaming lraqi actress wrapped in a fake suicide belt, television presenter Reslan Haddad, himself dressed up in a military uniform, pretends to just have rescued the blindfolded Nessma from a staged violent Islamic State attack on the outskirts of Baghdad.

Islamic State TV prank triggers controversy in Iraq

Over 100 Palestinians were wounded as protesters clashed with Israeli security forces in east Jerusalem in overnight development. Clashes erupted on Thursday night.

Jerusalem: More than 100 injured as Palestinians clash with Israeli police

Islam is based on five key practices known as pillars. The first is the profession of faith called Shahada. The second pillar is prayer five times a day while facing Mecca.

Ramzan and pandemic: All you need to know

Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has rolled out new features on the occasion of Ramzan. The platform has launched three new stickers created for Ramzan that started today and will continue until May 12.

Instagram launches new stickers on Ramzan, here's how to use them

United we stand: Muslims praying in Berlin church during Ramzan

Ramadan is traditionally a lucrative time for food vendors in Muslim-majority countries, with more people going out for late-night meals after breaking their fast at sunset.

Malaysia's traditional Ramzan markets go digital amid pandemic

Iraq witnesses new Ramzam rituals as worshippers pray in their homes amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Muslims in Iraq are redefining Ramzan traditions amid COVID-19

This year streets of Baghdad are quiet during the holy month of Ramzan due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

Iraq: Streets of Baghdad quiet during the holy month of Ramzan

The Islamic holy month of Ramzan (also known as Ramadan) is just a couple of days away. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is dedicated to fasting (Sawm) and is meant for attaining spiritual wisdom and reward called Thawab.

Ramzan in the times of Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus has complicated daily fasting and evening rituals in the US. Muslims have been hit hard but this is no way has weakened their spirit. Watch report.

Muslims in US face a daunting month: Ramzan in middle of COVID-19 Pandemic

Restaurant reopen for Ramazan in Gaza, so that the people could break their Ramzan fast later in the day. This has been done under strict guidelines to follow social distancing and good hygiene.

Restaurant reopen for Ramzan in Gaza

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