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 ...

"Islam is a very practical religion, Islam appreciates science and technology." Amid the coronavirus pandemic, centuries old guidance from Islam's revered prophet and founder on how to exercise faith ...

(RNS) — Rizwan Mawani uses diverse sacred spaces as lenses through which to offer readers a primer on the expansive histories, architectures and ritual practices of Muslims around the world. (RNS) — ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fasting is a ritual practiced by all religions. For Christians, it happens during Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter when many abstain from eating foods of their choosing to emulate the time ...

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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