At the end of February, when the waxing crescent moon is sighted, more than 2 billion Muslims worldwide will begin observing the holy month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims will focus on ...

Despite Ramadan being one of the most important times of year for Muslims, it's also one of the least understood by people of other faiths. What is Ramadan? Why is it celebrated? Who can and can't ...

Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, began for most Muslim communities at sundown on Sunday, March 10 in the U.S. It's expected to end with Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, April 9. Here is what you need to know ...

Over 300,000 Muslims across New Jersey began observing the holy month of Ramadan on Friday. For about a month, Muslims pray, reflect, perform community service, donate to charity, and fast, refraining ...

More than a billion Muslims around the world are marking the start of Ramadan Monday. What is Ramadan and how is it observed? Here’s a quick look at the origins of the holy month and how Muslims ...

Many Muslims around the world will begin fasting on Monday to mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. This means waking up before dawn to eat, hydrate and pray. Once the sun rises, Muslims ...

The phrase means “Happy Ramadan” and is frequently used during Ramadan, a time when fasting, prayer and reflection are heavily prioritized. It is one of the most sacred times for Muslims and begins ...

CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased ...

Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, with worship, charity, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. The faithful gather for prayers inside mosques in Muslim-majority ...

Observant Muslims across the five boroughs and around the world are set to mark the arrival of Ramadan on Feb 28. Below is a guide to the holy month, including events taking place in the city this ...