Donate

Sawm

The World

Five things you may not know about Ramadan

Lifestyle & Belief

In his latest article in Foreign Policy Magazine, Vali Nasr, professor at Tufts University’s Fletcher School, lists five things you may not have known about Ramadan.

A Musical Eid Gift from Pashtu Cultural Academy

Global Hit

Egypt’s Christians take advantage of Ramadan quiet to visit local beaches

Swiss philosopher tries to find common ground with contemporary Muslims, secular society

Arts, Culture & Media

New York Muslims fight for days off

Global Politics

Ramadan at Guantanamo Bay

The holy month of Ramadan began at sundown on Monday night. And with it, millions of Muslims around the world began abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours, in the hopes of finding spiritual growth. But for the Muslims in Guantanamo Bay who’ve been on hunger strike since the spring, Ramadan is a far […]

The World

Experiencing the True Eid al-Adha

Arts, Culture & Media

This year, reporter Beenish Ahmed celebrated Eid al-Adha in a way she hadn’t before: in her parents’ home country of Pakistan.

Egyptian Christians Hit the Beaches on First Day of Ramadan

Conflict & Justice

In the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria, the beaches are largely empty, because Muslims are observing the first day of Ramadan. But there is one group that’s enjoying the sun and waves — Egyptian Christians.

Slideshow: Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslims around the world have been marking the end of Ramadan.

The World

Study finds Muslim-Americans are more satisfied with the U.S.

Lifestyle & Belief

A recent Pew Research Center poll that showed that Muslim-Americans are largely more satisfied with the United States than the general population. Videographers Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq agree with the results of the poll and talk about why.