Ramadan

A 22-year-old Finnish man who converted to Islam in 2021 has memorized the entire Quran and will lead Tarawih prayers this Ramadan. The young man, who took the name Haldun As-Sanaa, said he “couldn’t even imagine” becoming a…

Ramadan began quietly in occupied East Jerusalem, where Israeli restrictions limited decorations and access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Authorities imposed a 10,000-person quota for Friday prayers and tightened entry from the West Bank,…

Muslims gathered at Tokyo Mosque in the Yoyogi district of Tokyo, Japan, for the first Tarawih prayer of Ramadan. Dozens of worshippers from Tokyo and surrounding areas, including members of the Turkish community, attended the…

The centuries-old tradition of hanging illuminated inscriptions, known as mahyas, has returned to imperial mosques in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of Ramadan. A mahya reading “Ramadan is the Month of the Quran” was displayed on the…

The New York Police Department held a meeting in New York City, United States, with mosque leaders and Islamic community representatives to discuss security measures for Ramadan. Senior police officials said the goal is to ensure…

With the Ramadan Holiday approaching, Türkiye’s Eastern Express, running between Kars and Ankara, is experiencing high demand. Tickets are selling out quickly as travelers seek a scenic 24-hour journey through…

Around 1,500 people of various nationalities gathered for a street iftar on Keup Street in Cologne, Germany, a neighborhood with a large Turkish community. Organized by local tradesmen, the annual event…

Hotels in Safranbolu, a UNESCO-listed Ottoman-era town in Türkiye, have reached full occupancy for the Ramadan holiday. Known for its well-preserved historic houses and cobblestone streets, the town is a major cultural tourism…

With Ramadan Bayram approaching, shopping in Istanbul’s Eminönü has surged, especially for holiday treats like candy, chocolate, and Turkish delight. Shopkeepers expressed satisfaction with the growing demand, noting an increase in…