Muslims scoured the night skies this week in search of the new crescent moon to mark the start of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Full Screen is not supported on this browser version.The month is also a time when Muslims try to expend more effort on religious pursuits, taking part in lengthy congregational night prayers in bustling mosques, completing the Quran, giving more to charity, spending time disconnecting in self-reflection and enjoying “break-fast” meals with family and friends.
World leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, have wished Muslims a happy Ramadan or “Ramadan Kareem.”Article content Earlier this week, Israeli and Palestinian officials pledged to lower tensions during the holy month after recent clashes. Ramadan this year coincides with the Jewish festival of Passover, and large numbers of Jewish and Muslim worshipers are expected to visit holy sites in Jerusalem’s Old City, Reuters reported.In Calgary, the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada noted this “is the most precious month in the Islamic calendar.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
For Muslims with eating disorders, fasting in Ramadan brings new challengesA growing number of Muslim doctors and psychologists are trying to bridge the gap between faith leaders and worshippers with eating disorders, who say they face marginalization when trying to access support within their own communities, as well as in the public health system.
Read more »
Muslims in Ottawa mark RamadanMuslims in Ottawa and around the world began fasting this week, marking the holy month of Ramadan.
Read more »
Ramadan starts in Mideast amid high costs, hopes for peaceHundreds of millions of Muslims began the first daily fast of Ramadan on Thursday.
Read more »
Muslim world comes together to celebrate RamadanDuring the coming four weeks, hundreds of millions of Muslims will abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk
Read more »
Muslim world comes together to celebrate RamadanDuring the coming four weeks, hundreds of millions of Muslims will abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk
Read more »