Pakistan on Saturday celebrated the country's first day of the holy month of Ramzan amid the coronavirus outbreak. A massive surge of coronavirus infections threatens the country, but PM Imran Khan earlier gave permission to worshippers for daily prayers and evening congregations on account of Ramzan.

Mosques becoming a major source of transmission: Pakistan health expert

For the first time in 1400 years, the grand mosque of Mecca is closed during Ramazan. Across the world the mantra of social distancing is being followed in this holy month. But, there are some who are not adhering to the lockdown. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: A Ramazan under lockdown

Pakistan has decided to keep mosques open during the holy month of Ramzan with certain strict conditions. Watch report

Pakistan to keep mosques open during Ramzan: Pak govt acts against doctor's advice

Afghans on Friday (April 24) began observing Ramadan amid worries over the spread of coronavirus in the country and a government lockdown. Fewer people were out on the streets stocking up on essentials as after Kabul extended the lockdown for two more weeks and many shops remained shuttered.

Afghanistan govt discourages mosque gatherings during Ramzan

For the first time in the religion's 1400-year-history, the Grand Mosque in Mecca is closed on Ramzan. In Madina too, the Prophet Mosque wears a deserted look. It's no different at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque.

Ramzan in the times of coronavirus

Palestinians in Gaza this year are facing the prospect of celebrations without the usual large gatherings for family meals or evening prayers, known as Tarawih. Palestinian officials have ordered the closure of schools, wedding halls, restaurants and mosques, sending tens of thousands into unemployment.

Palestinians in Gaza complete Ramzan shopping

In many countries, the holy month of Ramzan has started. The Muslims have started to mark the holy month amid coronavirus and is breaking the social distancing norm. Watch report.

Indonesia marks the beginning of Ramazan: Hundreds flout COVID-19 restrictions

Indonesia has banned the mass exodus tradition, locally known as 'mudik', at the end of the Muslim fasting month -- Ramzan -- in May in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.

Indonesia bans Ramzan mass exodus tradition to curb coronavirus spread

Days before the holy fasting month of Ramadan begins, the Islamic world is grappling with an untimely paradox of the new coronavirus pandemic: enforced separation at a time when socializing is almost sacred.

Amid coronavirus, Muslims face Ramadan like never before

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday urged Muslims not to visit mosques during the month of Ramzan and also requested people should avoid holding iftar parties during this Ramzan.

Muslims should offer namaz at homes during the holy month of Ramzan: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Muslims across India offered prayers as they gathered at mosques on Wednesday on the occasion of 'Eid al-Fitr', marking the end of Islam's holy month of Ramzan.

'Eid Mubarak!' Muslims across the world celebrate with prayers

The death toll in the suicide attack targeting one of Pakistan's oldest and most revered Sufi shrines in Lahore has risen to 13 as another civilian succumbed to his injuries, a media report said Monday.

Death toll rises to 13 in Lahore Sufi shrine suicide attack

The start of the fasting month of Ramadan, the holiest in the Muslim calendar, began on Monday evening in India and will end on June 4.

India celebrates Ramzan

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to take a decision on a plea seeking to revise the voting time from 7 am to 5 am during Ramzan coinciding with the last three phases of the Lok Sabha elections.

IEW: Ramzan: Can polling time be revised?

The council comprises of chief ministers of all states, including Naidu, and members of the NITI Aayog

Andhra Pradesh CM suggests NITI Aayog to reschedule meeting

When grilled by the police, the accused admitted to have killed his daughter to obtain Allah's blessings during Ramzan, the SP added

Rajasthan: Man arrested for sacrificing daughter to 'appease Allah during Ramzan'

The celebration happened during the second Test match between England and Pakistan in Headlingley

Waqar Younis apologises for cutting Wasim's birthday cake during Ramzan

India had announced a ceasefire in J&K over Ramzan

Talks and terror can't go together: Defence minister Sitharaman to Pakistan

BSF's Jammu frontier IG Ram Awtar said Islamabad says one thing and does another.

No respite in border firing, will be constrained to revoke ceasefire: MoS Home Hansraj Ahir

Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset and break their fast with an evening meal known as iftar.

Donald Trump to hold Ramzan dinner after skipping it last year

Azhar's statements came out in an audio clip released by the party, where he is heard addressing a gathering a new recruits.

JeM chief Masood Azhar mocks Ramzan ceasefire announced by Centre in Jammu and Kashmir

Karachi and many parts of Pakistan have been in the grip of extremely hot weather

Karachi experiences hottest day since 1981

The 21-second video clip features an unidentified old Sikh man who is urging Muslims to wake and start their fasting

Watch: Sikh man wakes up Muslim neighbours for Sehri in Jammu and Kashmir

Police said the terrorists attacked the camp of 50 Rashtriya Rifles at Kakapora in Pulwama

J&K: Terrorists attack Army camp in Pulwama; 1 soldier, civilian killed

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