US elections: Michigan Muslims shun Harris over Mideast turmoil

Agence France Presse 11/06/2024

DEARBORN, United States — Haunted by the daily violence ravaging the Middle East, Soujoud Hamade, a registered Democrat, felt compelled to back Green Party candidate Jill Stein in the US presidential election. “It is very emotional,” the…

Hajj, Islamic pilgrimage, and its significance to Muslims

Associated Press 06/12/2024

Once a year, Muslim pilgrims flowing into Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. As they fulfill a religious obligation,…

Eid al-Fitr: Celebrating it with family—a blessing

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Pia Piquero 04/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Celebrating the end of Ramadan is one of the crucial events for the Muslim community. This celebration is called ‘Eid al- Fitr (Eid’l Fitr)’ which means the feast, or festival of breaking the…

What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday?

04/08/2024

CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world will soon bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that typically include…

Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan

Charen Alegres 03/13/2024

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is highly revered by Muslims as a period of fasting and as one of their holiest months. It starts and ends with the sighting of the crescent moon. On…

Muslims and Jews living in CV being monitored amidst Israel-Hamas war

Emmariel Ares 10/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Muslims and Jews residing in Central Visayas will be closely monitored by authorities in light of the escalating war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas. This was according to Police Lieutenant Colonel…

Eid’l Adha: A celebration of peace and solidarity

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For Aliyah Samporna, the Eid’l Adha celebration is about patience and solidarity. Samporna is among the hundreds of Muslims who celebrated the Eid’l Adha in Plaza Independencia, in Cebu City, on Wednesday morning,…

What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?

06/28/2023

MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Over 2 million Muslims will take part in this week’s Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, as one of the world’s largest religious gatherings returns to full capacity…

Around 1,300 Muslims to celebrate Eid’l Adha in Plaza Independencia

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 1,300 Muslims in Cebu are expected to celebrate Eid’l Adha at the Plaza Independencia in Cebu City on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Eid’l Adha or Feast of Sacrifice is one of…

June 28 a regular holiday for Eid’l Adha

Jean Mangaluz 06/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. declared Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice as a regular holiday throughout the country. The declaration released on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, was made following the recommendation of…

9 Shawwal 1444 AH

Mahar Mangahas - @inquirerdotnet 04/29/2023

Eid Mubarak to Filipino Muslims everywhere, and to Muslims in the Philippines. Having done an Easter piece six days after Holy Week, I will do an Eid’l Fitr piece today, my first opportunity after Ramadan, which ended…

More than 1,800 Cebu Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr in Plaza Independencia

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 1,800 Muslims from all over Cebu gathered at the Plaza Independencia in Cebu City, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, for the centralized Eid’l Fitr or Feast of Ramadan. Their prayer for…

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