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As Eid holiday nears, Chicago-area Muslims face a recurring struggle: Scheduling time off without knowing when to celebrate

CHICAGO — Last year at the end of Ramadan, Faiza Siddiqui — like millions of Muslims each year — was waiting intently for the moon sighting announcement determining if the next day will be Eid al-Fitr, the holiday after the month of fasting.

Chicago Tribune

Why London's first Ramadan lights celebration has been so important for Muslims everywhere

On March 21 2023, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Hamza Taouzzale, lord mayor of Westminster, stood on Coventry Street in central London and switched on the capital’s first ever Ramadan illuminations.

The Conversation

Hundreds gather at St George's Hall during Ramadan

The event was aimed at helping all refugees across Liverpool

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April new moon brings rare hybrid eclipse ahead of end of Ramadan

The new moon occurs just after midnight on Thursday (April 20), marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims across the globe, while also signaling the end of a rare type of eclipse.

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Shadow minister 'mortified' after confusing SNP's Humza Yousaf with 'Mohammad Yousuf'

Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Kyle has apologised after this morning calling the SNP leader Mohammad Yousuf, who is a Muslim batsman and former captain of Pakistan's cricket team

Daily Mirror

Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans

Women pedal sewing machines, deftly lining up seams and pleats as they assemble brightly coloured dresses for young girls at an orphanage in Pakistan, in preparation for Eid al-Fitr, which ends the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

Reuters

Hindu festival of Ram Navami sparks anti-Muslim riots across India

In India, anti-Muslim rhetoric and violence increased across the country on the occasion of a Hindu festival on March 30, 2023. Several videos document the unrest in Vadodara, Gujarat. In a state where communal conflicts have already claimed many lives, our Muslim Observers are concerned about the rise of Hindu…

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Ramadan Diaries: My best and most challenging moments during the month

There is this misconception that we as Muslim's are struggling during Ramadan and need pity, but it's actually the opposite

Daily Mirror

1 city, 2 people — and India’s widening religious divide

Syed Mohammad Munir Abidi is convinced India is no longer the same country it once was for its minority Muslim citizens

The Independent UK

Kevin Baxter: Soccer leagues leading the way in supporting Muslim athletes during Ramadan

LOS ANGELES — Ten minutes into the Seattle Sounders' home match with St. Louis City this month, referee Rubiel Vazquez blew his whistle to stop play, made a drinking motion with his hand, then pointed to the Seattle bench.

Los Angeles Times

Melbourne's queer Muslims break fast together during Ramadan

In a warm-lit room, tucked away in Melbourne's CBD, dozens of the city's queer Muslim community have come together to break fast during Ramadan.

ABC News

Minnesota startup creates disposable hijab for Muslim health care workers, patients

ST. PAUL, Minnesota — After spending months working in clinics and hospitals across the U.S. at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Yasmin Samatar and Firaoli Adam had grown tired of having to constantly change their hijabs throughout the day.

Tribune News Service

How ERGs help companies support Muslim workers during Ramadan

Companies are tapping employee resource groups to understand the needs of Muslim employees during Ramadan.

Fortune

Reclusive Taliban Leader Releases End-of-Ramadan Message

The reclusive top leader of the Taliban released a message Tuesday lauding the changes in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover and the measures they imposed after seizing the country following two decades of war. The statement from Hibatullah Akhundzada was made public ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday later this…

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Ramadan at Claremont Colleges' dining halls: Grape leaf dolmas, halal harissa chicken

LOS ANGELES — As a sophomore at Pomona College, Aysha Gsibat remembers rushing to get into the dining hall to grab food to break her fast during the holy month of Ramadan, which involves abstaining from food and water from sunrise until sunset.

Chicago Tribune

Muslim students embrace challenges of fasting during school and sports

Every morning during Ramadan, high school soccer player Zara Hasan wakes up around 4:30 a.m. for a quick bowl of oatmeal and quite a few glugs of water for suhoor.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Police Say Two Wounded in East Jerusalem Shooting

A gunman opened fire on a vehicle in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, wounding two people, Israeli emergency services said. The attack comes after a year of escalating Israeli Palestinian violence and high tension during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which coincided this year with the Jewish Passover holiday, Reuters…

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The Ramadan porridge that keeps Malaysians coming back for more

The bubur lambuk made by a mosque in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most sought-after dishes of the Muslim fasting month.

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My Comment on OMB's Proposed New "MENA" Racial Classification

I submitted this comment to OMB. I am the author of the recent book, Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America (Bombardier Books 2022). This comment is in opposition to the proposal to create a new MENA racial classification. The most obvious problem is that "Middle East and…

Dublin Live

Cost of living: Donal Skehan helps out at Dublin food run during busy night

The celebrity cook volunteered with the Muslim Sisters of Eire at their most recent soup run and was left surprised by the long queues of people seeking out hot meals

The Guardian - UK

For years, I urged minorities to join the Tories. But now there’s Suella Braverman, I say – get out!

I thought the party could not sink lower than Boris Johnson, but the home secretary’s conduct makes it intolerable for people of colour, says former Conservative Muslim Forum leader Mohammed Amin

Evening Standard

OPINION - How we can change the world, one iftar at a time

The breaking of the Ramadan fast, the iftar meal, has become more than just an accepted part of our country’s calendar, it is celebrated as part of our British identity. But for many Muslims organising these events, they are starting to question how their positive actions of bringing communities together…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Crown Prince Meets Saudi Astronauts Before their Mission's Launch to Space

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and President of the Higher Council of Space, met in Jeddah on Sunday with the Saudi astronauts Rayana Bernawi, Ali Al-Qarni, Mariam Fardous and Ali Al-Ghamdi before the launch of the Kingdom’s scientific mission to the International Space Station (ISS).…

The Independent UK

Muslims around the world consider climate during Ramadan

“Green Ramadan” initiatives in Indonesia and around the world promote an array of changes during the Muslim holy month, which has fasting and, in many cases, feasting elements as people gather around food to break their fasts

Daily Mirror

'British Muslims and other minority groups need better access to healthcare services'

British Muslims "feel left behind and don't know where to turn for help," according to research published in a report by University College London

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