Headlines
  • At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
  • Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
  • The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
  • Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
  • To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
  • In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
  • Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.

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May 16, 2020

During Pandemic, Ramadan Iftar Becomes ‘Drive-thru’...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many into changing their way of life and routines. Muslim communities in the United States, who are observing the holy month of Ramadan, must too, adapt to this new norm as well

April 27, 2020

Ramadan Offers Ghani, Abdullah Opportunity to...

Calling Covid-19 the shared enemy of all, Khalilzad said that the well-being of the Afghan people and the country itself depend on all parties devoting their full energies to the fight against the pandemic

April 24, 2020

For Israeli and Palestinian Muslims, This...

The holy month of Ramadan is set to begin later this week for the world’s two billion Muslims. It is a month of fasting, family gatherings, and prayer in mosques. But all over the Muslim world, “shelter in place” orders will keep people at home. In Israel, the government is expected to announce a nightly curfew on Arab towns and East Jerusalem to keep people inside

June 5, 2019

Celebrating Eid al-Fitr With Message of...

Muslims around the world are marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, with the festival of Eid al-Fitr ((PR: eed ul-fit-r)), a community celebration of food and fellowship

June 3, 2019

Non-Muslim Teacher Fasts During Ramadan to...

A high school teacher in the state of Minnesota is fasting during the high holy month of Ramadan to show support for his Muslim students

June 1, 2019

Ramadan Tradition In Washington: Young Muslim...

Muslims around the world break their fast at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims believe Ramadan is an opportunity to get closer to God by, in some cases, learning more about the poor

May 31, 2019

Nineteen Hours of Ramadan Sunlight for...

Muslims in the U.S. state of Alaska face nearly 20 hours of daylight during the fasting month of Ramadan

Muslim Americans Run for Charity During...

During the month of Ramada, millions of U.S. Muslims fast from dawn to dusk each year and this year, Ramadan has fallen in May. Already temperatures in Washington D.C. have risen above 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit.) Running while fasting on hot days can be challenging and ill-advised

May 30, 2019

Washington Restaurants Back Push to Cater...

In the Washington area, there is a push to give Muslims more dining options during Ramadan. The idea is for local restaurants to open a couple of hours earlier or later during the holy month, to accommodate Muslim customers who fast from sunset to sundown

Virginia Mosques Adding Security During Ramadan

Mosques around the world have stepped-up security during Ramadan following recent attacks on places of worship. Phil Dierking visited some Washington-area mosques to find out what they are doing

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