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As an Imam, I’m speaking about why St George’s Day should be celebrated
Our similarities and innate desire to help our neighbours is something I have noticed over the past year, and I have been humbled as a faith leader to see how the nation has rallied together during the pandemic, supporting one another – that rarely makes headlines. The inbuilt strength of the British people is something to shout about.
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Pakistani Shias, Iranians celebrate birth anniversary of 12th Imam
The birth anniversary was celebrated on Monday night, 15th of Shaban in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan and in other cities of the country, including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi and Quetta.
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Assyrian Christians celebrate anniversary of Imam Khomeini's entrance to Iran
The participants in the ceremony prayed for the country and people of Iran.
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Christmas: Muslims attend Kaduna Church to celebrate with Christians
Muslims from some parts of northern states, who are residents in Kaduna State, on Friday, attended church service to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ (Christmas).
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Fiji Muslims celebrate life of prophet (PBUH)
Hundreds of Muslims came together yesterday at Churchill Park in Lautoka to commemorate the national Milad-Un-Nabi Jalsa hosted by the Fiji Muslim League.
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Festival to celebrate Black Muslim identity begins
First-ever online Black Muslim Festival aims to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Muslims of African descent, organisers say.
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Calgary Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha under unusual circumstances
While celebrations usually begin with a morning prayer, many Calgary Muslims won't be praying shoulder-to-shoulder.
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As COVID-19 restrictions ease, Muslims celebrate a socially distanced Eid
In states like New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, where government restrictions have loosened, mosques have been able to host Eid prayers under strict guidelines. But others, in Illinois, for example, have decided to forgo a traditional in-person Eid prayer due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases.
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Calgary Muslims celebrate Eid COVID-19-style
It's supposed to be a colourful three-day celebration of family, friends and parties, but Eid in Calgary looks a lot different this year.
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First Ramadan Bayram since cease-fire celebrated in Syria's Idlib
During the Bayram, children in Idlib rushed to the parks and playgrounds, enjoying a peaceful environment.
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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid coronavirus measures
Traditionally, the Eid is a three-day celebration, marked by large family festivities and mass prayers. But this year many can only celebrate at home with immediate family.
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Africa's Muslims celebrate Eid in the shadow of COVID-19
Instead of heading to the mosque this morning, he prayed on a terrace at home with the few family members he lives with. Their lunch of rice and couscous with bissap juice was more modest than the plates of meats they would normally enjoy with a group of some 30 family and friends.
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Celebrate the breaking of the fast with Bedford Muslim community’s virtual Iftar
The Iftar is the meal served at the end of the day during Ramadan, to break the day’s fast. Literally, it means “breakfast.”
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Ramadan during coronavirus: An opportunity to appreciate loved ones, be grateful and self-reflect
. For 30 days, Muslims gather at iftar, the fast-breaking meal at sunset, for the ever-enchanting sense of affinity and friendship. This practice is so widespread and well-endorsed by Islam that solitary iftar meals are considered a sad affair.
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State of Palestine: Thousands join celebrations of 32nd anniversary of Hamas
Supporters of the movement marched from different locations towards the stage set up for a celebration concert.
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Muslims take part in Nottingham parade to celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday
Hundreds of people joined the start of the procession from the Jameah Fatimiah Mosque in Berridge Road on Sunday, November 3.
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Mass rallies celebrating Eid Al Ghadir in Sanaa
Yemen’s Al-Massirah TV channel reported that three public rallies were organized in Sanaa. Shia Muslims worldwide annually celebrate the Eid al-Ghadeer on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.
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Racism, anti-Islam claims at upmarket Joburg estate as Eid turns violent
Ayman Fareed, a resident of Saddlebrook Estate in Midrand, described the “violent” attempt to block the slaughter of 6 sheep and a bull as “racist and anti-Islam”.
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Thousands celebrate Eid al-Adha at MetLife Stadium
Dean Makkaoui, an event organizer, said anywhere from 20,000 to 30,000 worshipers showed up, “maybe more,” but that a definitive headcount was hard to determine. .
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Calgary Muslims gather in thousands to mark Eid al-Adha
This Eid marks the end of the Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, which is one of the pillars of Islam and a requirement for Muslims to make at least once in their life.