The Muslim News

Lebanon: More to Lebanon’s Salafis than meets the eye
29-11-2012
Many who identify as Salafi complain that popular media stereotype is inaccurate and informed by opportunists who do not represent the movement’s true values.

Pakistan: Petrol prices jacked up in Ramadan
01-08-2012
In another blow to consumers already grappling with inflation and power outages in Ramadan, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has increased the prices of POL products and CNG with immediate effect.

Yemen: Ramadan TV: Laughing at Yemenis’ expense
01-08-2012
Despite their many divisions, Yemenis are united in their rejection of Ramadan television programs that cast them in a negative light.

Finland: Short Arctic night a challenge for fasting Muslims
31-07-2012
In Rovaniemi, a northern Finland town that straddles the Arctic Circle sun rises around 3:20 a.m. and sets about 11:20pm.

Turkey: Music in Ramadan that is food for the soul
22-07-2012
If you happen to ask, “Is it proper to listen to music in Ramadan?” there are so many special genres that will help us feel the spiritual climate of this month.

Swedish grocers revel in Ramadan profits boost
21-07-2012
Swedish food retailers are expecting a record turnover in the weeks to follow, with Muslim fasting month Ramadan, a festival only bested by Christmas in terms of turnover for Malmö grocers.

Turkey: Municipalities strive to maintain tradition of Ramadan drummers
18-07-2012
Several municipalities across Turkey are struggling to maintain the tradition of Ramadan drummers, who are assigned with waking people up to have their suhur (pre-dawn meal) during Ramadan.

Saudi Arabia: Food prices soar as Ramadan nears
17-07-2012
Food prices in Saudi Arabia are increasing as Ramadan draws closer.

Saudi Arabia: Preparations in place for Ramadan
05-07-2012
Minister of Hajj Bandar Hajjar said that the ministry has completed all preparations to welcome the fasting month of Ramadan.

Palestine: Israeli Finance Minister refuses to transfer money for Eid
01-09-2011
Israeli Finance Minister, Yuval Steinitz, refused a request from Palestinian Authority to transfer NIS 380 Million to the P.A so it can pay salaries as the Muslims celebrate Eid.

UK: Message from the Foreign Secretary on Eid ul Fitr
30-08-2011

ICOUK Moon Sighting Workshop and Ramadan/Eid 1432 AH Predictions
28-08-2011

Saudi Arabia: Muslims in world’s tallest tower face longer fast
08-08-2011

Jammu & Kashmir: Kashmir streets miss Ramadan festivity
08-08-2011

Turkey: On every corner of İstanbul an iftar table this Ramadan
07-08-2011

Sweden: Swedish summer poses Muslim fasting test
02-08-2011

Ramadan Message from Foreign Secretary
01-08-2011

Makkah clock tower to beam from beginning of Ramadan
31-07-2011

Saudi Arabia: No divorces during Ramadan in Qatif
29-07-2011

Ramadan messagef from First Minister of Scotland, Rt Hon Alex Salmond, MSP
26-07-2011

Ramadan message from Leader of Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, MP
26-07-2011

Ramadan Message from Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron, MP
26-07-2011