Ramadan
Bosnian Muslims celebrate Holy Ramadan
Source : Anadolu Agency
Saraevo | 23 Aug 2011
The holy month of Ramadan is being celebrated in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Bosnia-Herzegovina, which was ruled by Ottoman Empire nearly for 500 years, reflects the traces of Turkish culture on every corner of the country.
Bosniacs consider carrying on traditions and customs of Turks as a "pacta sunt servanda" during the Ramadan month.
Minarets of mosques are decorated with green star-crescent flags representing the Ottoman Empire, while bakeries are selling Ramadan pita.
Muslim Serbians keep Ramadan alive
Source : Cihan news agency
Novi Pazar | 23 Aug 2011
Traditions rooted in Turkish culture are being kept alive during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan by the Bosnian population living in Serbia, as reported by the Anatolia news agency.
Traces of Turkish culture and traditions are evident the Sandzak region, home to many Muslim Bosnians.
The spirit of Ramadan in the region can be seen at dinner tables, in mosques and during festivities throughout the month.
Makhachkala organizes charity iftars
Source : Ibrahim Abdulaev | IslamDag.info
Makhachkala | 23 Aug 2011
(IslamDag) - It has become an annual tradition to organize charity iftars - fast breaking dinners during Ramadan in Makhachkala, Dagestani capital. Central Jum`a Mosque courtyard is filled with tables for Muslims to break their fast.
With the onset of evening prayer Dagestani Muslims break their fast with dates and fruits and proceed for maghrib prayers. Later they are served with heavy meals and refreshments. Around 300 people young and old attend iftar dinners provided by anonymous sponsors.
Vinegar contaminated with antifreeze kills Chinese Muslims at Ramadan meal
Source : The Guardian
Hotan : China | 22 Aug 2011
Vinegar tainted with antifreeze is suspected of killing 11 people and making a further 120 ill after a communal Ramadan meal in China's far western region of Xinjiang.
Investigators suspect the victims consumed vinegar that was put in two plastic barrels that had previously been used to store toxic antifreeze, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Worshipers throng mosques for 'qiyamullail'
Source : Badea Abu Al-Naja & Md Rasooldeen | Arab News
MAKKAH/RIYADH | 21 Aug 2011
The Grand Mosque in Makkah is filled to the brim with worshippers these days as hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have come from all over the world to perform Umrah and attend taraweeh and qiyamullail prayers, seeking the blessings of Lailat Al-Qadr (night of power).
"Turkish Day" at Ramadan tent in Moscow
Source : Anadolu Agency
Moscow | 22 Aug 2011
The fast-breaking dinner took place in a tent erected by the Russian Council of Muftis.
More than 700 guests attended a fast-breaking dinner hosted by the Turkish Embassy in Moscow on Sunday as part of the "Turkish Day".
The fast-breaking dinner took place in a tent erected by the Russian Council of Muftis.
Chairperson of the Russian Council of Muftis Ravil Gaynuddin, Istanbul Mufti Prof. Dr. Mustafa Cagrici and diplomats with the Turkish Embassy attended the fast-breaking dinner.
Ramadan in Madinah: Five-star hotels that offer luxury and proximity to the Prophet’s Mosque The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah
Source : Rima Al-Mukhtar | Arab News
Madinah | 17 Aug 2011
Praying in the Grand Mosque is equivalent to a 100,000 prayers’ reward; praying in my mosque is equivalent to a 1,000 prayers’ reward and in the Al-Aqsa Mosque is like 500 prayers’ reward,” said Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
There are many accommodation packages abound during Ramadan, the time when the faithful desire to visit either of the two holy mosques in the Kingdom. Invariably, Muslims after performing Umrah in Makkah then visit the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah before departing for home.
Ramadan tent in Moscow offers festive activities
Source : Cihan news agency
Moscow | 18 Aug 2011
A Ramadan tent set up in the Russian capital of Moscow offers iftar dinners and festive Ramadan activities for locals and Muslims who live in the city.
Worshippers relish traditional Madinah hospitality
Source : Yousuf Muhammad | Arab News
MADINAH | 18 Aug 2011
Serving iftar meals to help visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque break their fast is part of the rich tradition of the people of Madinah that dates back to the period of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
They lay out hundreds of thousands of iftar meals on sufras (plastic table spreads) to feed visitors to the mosque every evening throughout the holy month. These sufras, which make the longest dining table on the face of the earth, in a way reflect the immense hospitality of the people of Madinah.
Ramadan and the Making of Our Moral Fiber
Source : Mariam Murphy | Al Jumuah
08 Aug 2011
Ramadan is here, and as we move through this blessed month there are many goals we've planned to reach. Each person is unique and will have individual goals, but here are five aspects of worship that we ought to work on this Ramadan.
