In Islam the biggest celebrations are saved ... Only days of observance widely celebrated across the religion or by most of its adherents are shown. All dates correspond to the solar calendar.

Nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide will celebrate the month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from food and drink.

It is believed that Muhammad first received the Holy Qur'an on this night. At the end of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr celebrates the breaking of the fast. Friends and families gather for festive meals and ...

An overwhelming 96.3 % of Pakistan's population is Muslim, with 85-90% if those adhering to the ... In Britain, Ramadan lights were installed in Central London to celebrate Ramadan.

Interior designer Gauri Khan and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan are one of the biggest celebrity couples in India.

On October 20, the Catholic Church welcomed 14 new saints. Pope Francis presided over the canonization Mass for 11 Christians ...

If Vatican this is, Baba Mondi, Charlemagne’s genial host, is the Holy Father. Donning a 12-sided hat as he greets visitors ...

George Makdisi has brought together six of the most distinguished scholars in the field to explore the religion and culture of medieval Islam. This is an original and stimulating exchange. Makdisi's ...

These short films are from the original BBC series, My Life, My Religion: Islam. Suitable for teaching KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 1st and 2nd Level in Scotland. Sara ...

I admire him,” the French novelist and journalist Emmanuel Carrère told me. “I think he has a unique historical vision and a ...

The event was to celebrate different diversities as people ... Abdirahman said, the holy month of Ramadan is a time of reflection, generosity and forgiveness when Muslims all over the world ...

Eleven-year-old Sara gives a brief guide to her religion by describing the Five Pillars of Islam, the main rules Muslims try to live by. The Five Pillars are declaring your faith in God ...