Tag: Ramadan

German president wishes Muslims blessed end to Ramadan

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has wished Muslims in Germany a happy and blessed end to the fasting month of Ramadan. “Ramadan and breaking the fast are part of the diverse life of faith in Germany,” he wrote in a message in Berlin on Tuesday. “The fact that today, at the end of the month of fasting, […]

Tampa Bay area organizations celebrate Ramadan amid Israel-Hamas War

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — People of the Muslim faith are celebrating Ramadan as the Israel-Hamas war rages on. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and it’s dedicated to fasting, praying, reflecting and celebrating among the community. However, a local organization says this Ramadan is a bit different due to the ongoing war. […]

Biden to hold downsized Ramadan events after Muslim leaders decline invitations

President Joe Biden plans to hold a quiet, dramatically downsized iftar gathering Tuesday night after invitations were declined by several Muslim American community leaders, according to two sources familiar with the planning. First Biden will also host a small meeting with Muslim community members on Tuesday to “discuss issues of importance to the community,” according […]

San Bruno Muslims protest mayor over denial request during Ramadan

SAN BRUNO – For weeks, San Bruno’s Palestinian American residents and allies have rallied outside city hall, calling for a Gaza ceasefire. On Thursday, however, the protest was aimed at San Bruno Mayor Rico Medina. The protestors say they have been requesting a meeting with Medina and City Manager Alex McIntyre since last week, when […]

Malaysia govt warns of imposter website promising Ramadan aid

Malaysia’s finance ministry has warned TikTok users not to fall for scam posts promoting a Ramadan cash handout that encouraged them to share personal details on an imposter website. While local governments in some parts of Malaysia have offered certain residents a one-off subsidy to mark the Muslim holy month, government spokespersons told AFP the […]

UN demands ceasefire in Gaza during Muslim holy month of Ramadan

The United Nations Security Council has demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first demand to halt fighting. The United States abstained on the resolution, which also demanded the release of all hostages taken captive during Hamas’ October 7th surprise attack in southern Israel. But the measure does not […]

Ramadan prayers in Jerusalem pass without the violence feared amid the Gaza war

JERUSALEM (AP) — The first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan passed without violence at the revered Al-Aqsa mosque under tight Israeli restrictions, amid fears the ongoing war Israel-Hamas war would spark clashes in Jerusalem’s Old City. Hamas militants have called on Palestinians to rise up and challenge tight Israeli restrictions on […]