Iftar

Key nutritional advice Muslims should follow in Ramadan

While fasting generates a lot of health opportunities, people still need to navigate their diet carefully, according to experts. Here are some nutrition tips.

What science says about the benefits of fasting and its spiritual value

Fasting is a deeply spiritual experience sanctioned by the Islamic faith, but medical experts also point out neurological and nutritional benefits for the human body and brain.

How the coronavirus will change Ramadan for Muslims around the world

Usually a time for prayer and communal gatherings, this year’s Ramadan will be a more solemn and sombre affair.

Germany reopens some shops as parts of Europe ease virus curbs

Larger shops and those in major German cities will open later as part of an attempted phased return to a more normal existence that will also see some students go back to school from May 4.

In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramadan like never before

The Covid-19 pandemic has generated new levels of anxiety ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan, which begins this week, in which congregational worship plays a significant role.

Ramadan 2020: Why it's important to Muslims

This year the fasting month will coincide with the coronavirus pandemic, which has disrupted normal life for the vast majority of the world.

Muslim businesses in a fix ahead of Ramadan 2020 amid coronavirus lockdown

The holiest month in Islam is also when traders make money. This year could be very difficult for them and Muslim countries.

Coronavirus will affect the way Muslims do Ramadan in 2020

The Islamic holy month is just weeks away and many believers are preparing to put traditions on hold due to social distancing and life under lockdown.

Fasting month of Ramadan begins for many Muslims on Monday

Millions more, however, in India, Pakistan, and Iran, will likely be marking the start of the lunar month on Tuesday based on moon sightings there.

Jordanian charity gathers hotel leftovers to feed poor

Family Kitchen's initiative this year provides meals eaten by Muslims after sunset during the holy month of Ramadan – to 500 families in the impoverished refugee camp on the outskirts of Amman.

Trump hosts first iftar of his presidency

During the dinner, to which mostly ambassadors and diplomats from predominantly Muslim countries were invited, Trump praised the virtues of Ramadan and called for cooperation in the Middle East.

Gazans struggle to find food this Ramadan

Iftar is a sordid affair for some Gazans who have difficulty finding food due to the 10-year blockade on consumer goods imposed by the Israeli government.