I love to take photographs, so this year for Ramadan I kept a photo diary. I rarely find myself able to fall back to sleep after sehri [sehri (also known as suhoor) is an Islamic term, which means ...

According to historical accounts, the tradition of using lanterns as a decoration in Ramadan originated during the Fatimid Caliphate, primarily centred in Egypt, where Caliph Al-Muez Li-Din Allah ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Why Traditional Ramadan Eid Recipes Hold Cultural Significance Unpacking the Symbolism and Heritage Behind Festive Dishes? Explains Health Coach and Nutrition Advisor Sonia Shah, Adani Wilmar ...

Pete Wicks has shared the first look at Vicky Pattison's bridal gown after jetting to Italy for 24 hours amid his gruelling Strictly rehearsals. The former TOWIE star, 36, is gearing up to ...

It is one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month where Muslims refuse food and drink between dawn and sunset. This is known as fasting.

A poor Kolkata neighborhood lost power during a heat wave, unlike a nearby luxury mall. The resulting protest exposed extreme heat’s unequal toll in India.

A flak jacket shared by Forward staff offers a window into our reporting from Israel in the year since Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks.

A charity has been told to stop sending spam texts during Ramadan after it bombarded people with 460,000 messages asking for donations. The Wakefield-based Penny Appeal sent the messages to 52,000 ...