Arts Mar 18 A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
Nation Mar 06 For U.S. Muslims, immigration crackdowns, new war and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan Midway through Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain the holy month’s traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit under a cloud of worrisome events.
World Feb 16 A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month For Muslims, it’s a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. It also brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast.
World Dec 23 Gaza's Christian community tries to capture some holiday spirit during the ceasefire Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
World Oct 09 Palestinians in Gaza express relief and caution as ceasefire deal raises hopes of ending the war Many Palestinians express happiness and eagerness for the killings and destruction in Gaza to end but also feel the weight of their losses and uncertainty about the future.
World Jun 10 The Hajj pilgrimage and why it's significant for Muslims Once a year, Muslim pilgrims flowing into Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam.
World Mar 10 What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month? This year, Ramadan comes as the Israel-Hamas war has left much of Gaza in ruins and created a worsening humanitarian catastrophe. Some Muslims have been brainstorming how to remain mindful of the Palestinians' plight during the holy month.
World Dec 22 Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war as many grieve Some are mourning loved ones, lobbying for the war to end, scrambling to get relatives to safety or seeking comfort in the Christmas message of hope.
Nation Aug 09 Police charge Albuquerque man in killings of 2 Muslim men A 51-year-old man was charged Tuesday with killing two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and authorities said he is suspected in the slayings of two others whose deaths sparked fear in Muslim communities nationwide.
Nation Aug 09 New Mexico police say suspect in 4 Muslim men's killings has been detained Albuquerque police say they have detained the "primary suspect" in the killings of four Muslim men in New Mexico's largest city.