New Delhi: For Muslims, Ramadan is the holiest month of the year. It is believed that during this sacred month, the Angel Gabriel revealed the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Because of this, ...

The holy month of Ramadan has started after the crescent moon was sighted on Tuesday. In India, Ramadan 2026 began on February 19. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is ...

Despite Ramadan being one of the most important times of year for Muslims, it's also one of the least understood by people of other faiths. What is Ramadan? Why is it celebrated? Who can and can't ...

Those observing Ramadan may have their cholesterol, other lipids, and inflammatory markers in their blood reduced, albeit temporarily. This is the conclusion of a group of scientists examining the ...

The end of Ramadan is nearly here, closing out a month of fasting, prayer and charity. The appearance of the crescent moon during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar marks the start of Ramadan.

CAIRO — 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 ...

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan has started, and as of Feb. 25, 2026, there are roughly three more weeks to go. As Muslims observe the month, they fast from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from food, ...

Muslims worldwide will begin daily fasting from dawn to sunset as Ramadan starts, marking a period of worship, reflection and charity. The holy month, the ninth in the Islamic lunar calendar, brings ...

The Vatican has expressed its solidarity with Muslims participating in the Ramadan fast, noting that Catholics also fast and do penance during the season of Lent and inviting greater dialogue and ...

In Islam, disbelief invalidates good deeds. “And whosoever disbelieves rejects faith, then fruitless is his work, and in the Hereafter he will be among the losers.” [Al-Maidah 5:5] “But if they had ...