Wherever in the world they may be, when the sun sets at the end of the day, those who have fasted turn to face one location: the Sacred Ka'bah in the city of Makkah. The crystal-clear "Allaahu Akbar"..
From Phoenix up to Seattle, over to New York and down to Houston, the Muslims of America will flock to their Islamic centers for enormous potluck dinners and Taraaweeh prayers.
In America, as well as..
In the land of smiles and manners, the Philippines, Muslim communities gather together in Ramadhaan for a month of unity and helping each other.
Saara Benizamani, a Filipino revert to Islam, says that..
When the sun sets on the first day of Ramadhaan, the friendly Muslims of South Africa will gather together in huge groups to eat elaborate Iftaar, dressed up in their best attire.
Many are able to enjoy..
The streets of Cairo will come alive a few minutes after the sunset Athaan (call to Prayer), with vendors selling everything from Basboosah (a traditional dessert made of semolina flour, yogurt, and coconut)..
Sihaam Azeez longs for her beloved Baghdad in Ramadhaan, where she used to be awakened by the sound of a man walking the streets, shouting "Suhoor, Suhoor!" in effort to wake up his fellow believers..
Ramadhaan traditions vary across the different regions of Albania. Some of the customs of Shkodra in northern Albania are described below.
Boom ba ba Boom! The ‘lodra’ sounds and stirs everyone..
Malaysia is one of the greatest Muslim countries. The Malaysian Muslims receive the month of Ramadhaan with great joy and unequalled happiness. They change their style of living during this honorable month...
Ramadhaan in the largely desert country of Turkmenistan is a different thing altogether. After living for decades under Communism, when they were not allowed to practice Islam, many Muslims in Turkmenistan..
Ramadhaan means different things for different people; the same is true for different parts of the world. Ramadhaan in Hyderabad, India, ranks among the most festive times of the year. The homes and the..
Ramadhaan is a very special time in Muslim countries around the world. Ramadhaan in Turkey, for example, is very similar to Ramadhaans in any other Muslim country. Life takes a different rhythm; the observant..
Al-Medeenah Al-Munawwarah (the LightedCity) becomes livelier during the month of Ramadhaan. During this blessed month, all the markets and shopping centers around the Prophet’s, sallallaahu alayhi..
Ramadhaan in Palestine looks to be bleak for a population under the miserable conditions they are undergoing.
At the beginning of Ramadhaan, purchases are restricted to mostly basic needs such as vegetables..
The glorious month of Ramadhaan is special in Tunisia, where life takes a different course, marked with special customs and traditions. The families decorate the front of their houses and those caring for..
Ramadhaan, the ninth month of the lunar calendar, has a special significance for the Islamic community, for billions of people in the four corners of the world.
The fast during this month is one of the..