As we near the end of Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, many in the Muslim community are gearing up for Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Sweets or Festival of ...

(RNS) — When the sun sets and it comes time to break her fast, Wendy Díaz always has all of her favorite Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian dishes ready: arroz con gandules, arroz con pollo and empanadas, ...

The phrase, meaning “Happy Ramadan,” is frequently used during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time when fasting, prayer and reflection are heavily prioritized. Ramadan, one of the most ...

On Friday Muslims will begin observing Eid al-Adha, a time for prayer and charity. The religious festival occurs over three to four days and is one of the major Islamic celebrations observed by ...

A package of bills in the Michigan House would establish several Muslim, Hindu and Sikh holidays, as well as the Lunar New Year, as state-recognized holidays. There may be efforts underway later to ...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It's a holy time filled with worship for the 1.8 billion Muslims around the world. One focal point of the month is the strict fast that Muslims ...

Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, began for most Muslim communities at sundown on Wednesday, March 22, in the U.S. It ends with Eid al-Fitr on Friday, April 21. Here is what you need to know about its ...

Most Muslims celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad on the 12th day of the third month of the Islamic calendar, Rabi’ al-awaal – which starts on the evening of Oct. 7 in 2022. Muslims view the ...

Eid al-Adha, or Eid ul-Adha, is an annual Islamic celebration, and it's almost here. The celebration usually falls on the tenth day in the final month of the Dhu-al-Hijjah (Islamic Lunar Calendar).The ...

Editor's Note: This is a series of stories about Western Illinois University students, alumni and community members, highlighting their experiences during our 125th anniversary celebration. We will ...