As outbreaks of the coronavirus spread throughout the world, people are reminded over and again to limit physical contact, wash hands and avoid touching their face. The recent Netflix docuseries ...

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – The Iranian New Year _ or Nowruz, meaning “New Day” _ was marked Tuesday in a rare glimpse at customs stretching back to the country’s pre-Islamic past. The traditions draw from ...

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The spiritual crescendo of the Islamic calendar is underway as Saudi Arabia has officially sighted the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446 and announced the final dates of Hajj ...

The Turkish hammām is far more than a place for physical cleansing—it is a deeply rooted institution in the public and religious life of Muslim societies. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

As outbreaks of the coronavirus spread throughout the world, people are reminded over and again to limit physical contact, wash hands and avoid touching their face. The recent Netflix docuseries ...

YINCHUAN, China — In China’s northwest, the government is stripping the most overt expressions of the Islamic faith from a picturesque valley where most residents are devout Muslims. The authorities ...

Muslim World League chief Mohammed Al-Issa says Christmas greetings are permissible in Islam and reflect values of coexistence and respect.

Kashmiri Muslim orphan children perform Wudu, ritual washing before prayers and breaking their day long fast, at the Rahat Manzil Orphanage in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Monday, July 6, 2015 ...

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