In Islam, Fajr is the first prayer of the day, one of the five daily obligatory prayers for Muslims. The Fajr adhan — the call to prayer — begins right at dawn, and is to be performed before the sun ...

The start of Ramadan is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, which adds an element of anticipation for the faithful. For 2026, the first night of Ramadan is expected to commence on the ...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. In 2025, Ramadan began in Nigeria on Saturday, March 1, ...

(RNS) — Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and a time for spiritual reflection, humility and prayer. The holiday is marked by fasting from ...

“Not even water?” This is one of the most common questions Muslims receive when fasting during Ramadan. No, we cannot eat or drink while fasting. But Ramadan is the most beautiful and awaited month of ...

While Muslim students remain a rarity in many U.S. school districts, they are a major presence in some communities, prompting public schools to be more attentive to their needs during the holy month ...