Apr 13 Muslims mark Ramadan amid virus surge and new restrictions By Amr Nabil, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Unlike last year, mosques have reopened for Ramadan prayers as vaccine rollouts continue in Muslim-majority nations like Indonesia. Continue reading
Apr 12 Muslims navigate restrictions in the second Ramadan during pandemic By Associated Press Ramadan, which begins this week, comes as much of the world has been hit by an intense new coronavirus wave. Continue reading
Apr 24 Muslims begin marking a subdued Ramadan under virus closures By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Ramadan is usually a festive season, with the daylong fast followed by lavish meals and evening get-togethers. But this year many are confined to their homes, travel is heavily restricted and public venues like parks, malls and even mosques are… Continue reading
Apr 23 Virus warnings urge safety over tradition during Ramadan By Kathy Gannon, Angela Charlton, Associated Press he coronavirus pandemic is cutting off the world's 1.8 billion Muslims from their cherished Ramadan traditions as health officials battle to ward off new infections during Islam's holiest month, haunted by multiple outbreaks traced to previous religious gatherings. Continue reading
Apr 21 Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions By Samy Magdy, Associated Press As Ramadan begins with the new moon later this week, Muslims around the world are trying to maintain the cherished rituals of Islam's holiest month without further spreading the outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 16 Muslims grapple with how to handle upcoming Ramadan rituals in coronavirus era By Mariam Fam, Associated Press Ramadan, which starts later this month, unites Muslims the world over in fasting and worship. Continue reading
Apr 09 Coronavirus may stop Ramadan events, says Iran’s leader By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran’s supreme leader is suggesting that mass gatherings in the Islamic Republic may be barred through the Muslim holy month of Ramadan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: Federal prosecutors believe Trump could have been charged with obstruction In our Monday news wrap, a bipartisan group of more than 370 federal prosecutors signed a statement contending that, based on details from the Mueller report, President Trump would have been charged with obstruction of justice if he were not… Continue watching
May 03 Column: How teachers can support students during Ramadan By Rusul Alrubail If students have the right accommodations and support from teachers and their peers during Ramadan, it can turn a challenging month into the most rewarding. Continue reading
Jun 06 Trump’s White House hosts first dinner for Muslim holiday of Ramadan By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Wednesday will host his first White House dinner for Islam's holy month of Ramadan, an overture that has surprised many people in the Muslim community after he skipped hosting such a meal last year. Continue reading