Muslims

Is Saudi Arabia unfairly profiting from its holy sites?

While Muslims are supposed to undertake the Hajj at least once in their lifetimes, Saudi Arabia’s role in regional conflicts increases — so does the costs of annual pilgrimage it hosts.

Here’s what you need to know about the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’: Eid al Adha

The Feast of Sacrifice is based on the experiences of the Prophet Abraham. All three monotheistic faiths believe that he was tested by God, who ordered him to sacrifice his son before replacing him with a ram at the last moment.

Why did Ottoman sultans safeguard Islam’s holy relics in Istanbul?

With Topkapi Palace, the administrative and residential power centre of the house of Ottomans, the Turkish government has inherited many valuable holy relics including the Prophet Muhammad's personal belongings.

Twelve bodies of Muslims found in Bosnian war-era mass grave

More than 8,000 Muslim men and boys were butchered by Bosnian Serb forces in the July 1995 Srebrenica massacre, the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II and deemed genocide by international justice.

In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al Fitr

The fasting month of Ramadan has ended for Muslims across the world, meaning Eid festivities are underway.

Eid al Fitr 2019: What you need to know

As 1.6 billion Muslims around the world mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, what does the Eid celebration entail?

Meet the Turkish family that looks after the Prophet Muhammad’s cloak

A family as old as Islamic history itself has been looking after the sacred cloak since the seventh century. TRT World visited the mosque of the cloak and spoke with the family in Istanbul’s Fatih district.

Turkey marks 155th anniversary of Circassian tragedy

The Circassians, who are predominantly Muslim, suffered greatly under the Russian Empire and were banished from their homelands in 1864.

Sri Lankan Muslims face pogroms as the state turns a blind eye to mobs

Mosques, Muslim-owned businesses and homes have been attacked, looted and burned as security forces watch.

Turkish mosque in US hit by arson attack

New Haven fire chief says investigators found evidence the fire at the mosque was set intentionally. A criminal investigation involving state and federal authorities has begun.

In pictures: Muslims welcome holy month of Ramadan

Month of fasting began on the evening of May 5 for many Muslims, with others starting on May 6.

‘How do you fast in Space?’ and other questions you have about Ramadan 2019

This year’s Ramadan will start on or around the evening of May 6 and will be observed by hundreds of millions of Muslims worldwide.