Ramadan

The financial hub of Europe, Frankfurt, set a precedent in Germany as it adorned Fressgass, its main street, with crescents, stars, and oil lamps to mark the beginning of Ramadan. In a groundbreaking move, Frankfurt Municipality displayed…

Days ahead of Ramadan, the 450-year-old Ottoman tradition of mahyas, symbolizing the "sultan of eleven months," has commenced adorning historical mosques. Specifically, a mahya with the inscription 'La Ilahe Illallah' has been…

Ramadan shopping has kicked off in Istanbul's traditional spot, Eminönü, as citizens flock to prepare for their iftar meals. The market showcases essential items such as dates and olives, with varieties from Egypt, Iran,…

The centuries-old Ottoman tradition of "mahya," decorative lights adorning mosques during Ramadan, has been revived at the Eyüpsultan Mosque in Istanbul. Kahraman Yıldız, the last known mahya artisan, and his team, orchestrated by…

In Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, where about 12 percent of the population is Muslim, believers gathered at the mosque of the Islamic Center of Thailand to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer. Although the mosque has a capacity of three…

The Turkish soldier, serving with NATO's Peace Force in Kosovo, has continued his tradition of providing aid to those in need during the holy month of Ramadan. This year marks the 24th year that he has distributed Ramadan food parcels by…

The Ramadan Iftar in Jerusalem holds special significance during the holy month, with many local citizens and individuals from the West Bank visiting to break their fast in Jerusalem. This leads to an increase in economic activity in the…

On the second Friday of Ramadan, an estimated 250,000 Muslims gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of East Jerusalem, which is currently under Israeli occupation. The Jerusalem Islamic Foundations Administration issued a written…

Residents of Tal al-Zaytoun, one of the oldest Palestinian neighborhoods in the east of Gaza City, have found a creative way to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. They have turned the worn-out walls of their buildings into artistic…

The traditional fast-breaking dinner held in Tokyo Mosque in the Japanese capital, which is planned to be held every evening during the month of Ramadan, also attracted great attention from Japanese citizens. While dozens of Muslims…