Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. Socially, it often brings ...

From Fordham to Bay Ridge to Hollis, Muslim businesses get ready for Eid al-Fitr, the exultant celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Every day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is considered sacred and spiritually significant for Muslims around the world. However, the night of Shab-e-Qadr holds special importance during the last ten days of Ramadan.

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan draws to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, a joyous time marked with congregational prayers and festivities that include family gatherings and new clothes.

Sahar Khalil says it feels wrong to be celebrating Eid at a time when her family and friends are homeless A food stallholder says she does not want to celebrate the festival of Eid this weekend because she is worried about family and friends caught up in the fighting in Lebanon.

The end to 2026's Ramadan has been confirmed by Saudi Arabia. This comes as quiet relief to those who were wondering when to ask their boss for the day off for Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic holiday that commemorates the end of Ramadan,