Ramadan
Turkey celebrates Eid al-Fitr holiday
Muslims in Turkey, alongside Muslim populations around the world, are set to celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr starting on June 15 until June 17, marking the end of 30 days of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Tiny ancient Quran on display in Israel for Ramadan
A 10th-century Quran, unique in size and style, has gone on display for the first time as part of a collection of Islamic texts being shown at Israel's National Library to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Trump hosts first iftar dinner at White House
Donald Trump hosted his first iftar dinner as president Wednesday, marking the traditional Ramadan fast-breaking meal with Muslim invitees at the White House.
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Hardline Danish minister says 'Ramadan dangerous for all of us'
A Danish minister known for her strong anti-immigration views on May 21 called for Muslims to take time off work during the fasting period of Ramadan, saying the practice is "dangerous for all of us".
Egypt opens Rafah crossing for Ramadan
Egypt has opened the Rafah border crossing with Gaza for the entire Muslim holy month of Ramadan, President Abdel-Fatah el-Sissi announced on Twitter, in what would be the longest uninterrupted period of time since 2013.
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Turkish man accidently shoots himself while 'celebrating' arrival of Ramadan
A man in the Marmara province of Düzce in northwest Turkey accidentally shot himself in the leg with a rifle on the evening of May 15, "celebrating" the arrival of the Muslim holy month Ramadan.
Rohingya face hard Ramadan in camps
The 12-year-old Rohingya refugee dreamed of Ramadan back in his own village - fish to break the day's fast, gifts from his family and relaxing beneath the trees before evening prayers at the mosque.
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Pistachios not to be used in baklava in Turkey during Ramadan due to high prices: Association
The traditional Turkish dessert baklava will not be produced with pistachio during Ramadan this year due to high pistachio prices, association heads stated on May 12.
Turkey-UN to launch aid campaign for Palestinians
Turkey and the United Nations will launch a big campaign for Palestinians during the holy month of Ramadan, the presidential spokesperson has announced during a press conference.
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Rape-Accused Oxford Professor Tariq Ramadan 'Questioned by Police in Paris
Oxford University professor and government adviser Tariq Ramadan has been detained for questioning months after two women filed rape charges against him, according to a legal source.