Rappler's latest stories on ramadan
[REFLECTIONS] Post-Eid musings during a pandemic
As the Eid'l Fitr holiday is still fresh in our minds, let us take the time to learn more about our Muslim brothers and sisters

Socially-distanced Ramadan; Eid'l Fitr under quarantine
For Muslims around the world and in the Philippines, an unimaginable Ramadan began on April 24
Eid shopping rush across Asia despite virus risk
The celebration, the most important in the Muslim calendar marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, is preceded by a rush to buy new clothes, gifts and sweet treats for loved ones

[REFLECTIONS] How Ramadan can prepare us for a post-pandemic life
True Believers will not question why COVID-19 had spread to almost all corners of the planet. Instead, we must try to understand what we must do to help heal one another and our world.

[REFLECTIONS] Ramadan and isolation in the time of COVID-19
Allah swt is not found only in the mosques. He is everywhere, and He is with us.

Rappler Talk: Ramadan in the time of COVID-19
Rappler talks to Bangsamoro Parliament member Zia Alonto Adiong about the observance of Ramadan as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic

Muslims start Ramadan under lockdown as U.S. beefs up virus support
The virus upends life around the planet as nations try to stop the spread of the disease which has so far claimed nearly 190,000 lives, infected close to 2.7 million people and hammered the global economy

Saudi announces Ramadan starts Friday amid coronavirus fears
Most Arab countries including Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan, and Bahrain announce Friday as the first day of Ramadan

'This is our sacrifice': Muslims start Ramadan under lockdown
'That's what we need right now – to regulate ourselves, build on the patience,' says Bangsamoro Parliament member Zia Alonto Adiong on Rappler Talk

No food, no water, no sex: What we need to know about Ramadan
'Only when we feel hungry and thirsty can we truly empathize with the poor and needy,’ says the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore

Ramadan on collision course with virus for Asia's Muslims
Asia is home to some of the world's largest Muslim populations stretching from the Indonesian archipelago to the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan, and close to a billion Muslims live in the region

Middle East braces for bleak Ramadan as virus threat lingers
'Our hearts are crying,' says Ali Mulla, the muezzin at the Grand Mosque in Mecca

Ramadan under a quarantine: Finding meaning even with distancing
This year’s Ramadan will be very different for Muslims around the world. This also offers an opportunity for them to step back and deepen their reflections.

France expands rape probe against Islamic scholar Ramadan
Ramadan was professor of contemporary Islamic studies at Oxford University until he was forced to take leave when rape allegations surfaced in late 2017

Wrecked mosques, police watch: A tense Ramadan in Xinjiang
While Muslims around the world celebrated the end of Ramadan with prayers and festivities this week, the recent destruction of dozens of mosques in Xinjiang highlights the increasing pressure Uighurs and other ethnic minorities face

[OPINION] On Muslims, Filipino and national(ist) consciousness
More than just a medium, language is an annal of history

On Eid'l Fitr, Marawi IDPs pray for fortitude and a home to go back to
Maranaos living in a tent city in Marawi are still unsure of what lies in the future for them

On Eid 2019, Filipino Muslims recall Ramadan teachings to attain peace
As they break their fast, Muslims reflect on how Ramadan taught them patience and devotion to their faith

Imam hits vote buying as Muslims mark Eid'l Fitr
'Even though the elections were conducted in the month of Ramadan, people still engaged in vote buying,' says Islamic Studies expert Jamel Cayamodin

Prayer of Marawi women: 'Take us back home'
In observance of Eid'l Fitr, Muslim women leaders solemnly pray for the restoration of peace and identity in Marawi City

WATCH: What is Eid'l Fitr? Islam expert explains
Watch Dr Jamel Cayamodin, an Islamic Studies professor, as he explains the feast that ends the fasting month of Ramadan

Eid'l Fitr: The challenge after Ramadan
Muslims celebrate the Eid'l Fitr while challenged to put the lessons of Ramadan into everyday practice

IN PHOTOS: Filipino Muslims break fast at start of Eid'l Fitr
Filipino Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr at the conclusion of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan

Filipinos must be instruments of love, respect, says Duterte on Eid'l Fitr
In a message to mark the end of Ramadan, the Philippine leader also hopes Filipinos can help promote peace and understanding

FAST FACTS: What you should know about Eid al-Fitr, end of Ramadan
(4th UPDATE) As our Muslim countrymen celebrate this solemn feast, get to learn a few facts about Eid al-Fitr

After no sighting of new moon, Eid'l Fitr set on June 5
If moonsighting committees spotted the new moon in the evening of June 3, the feast of Eid'l Fitr would have been celebrated as early as June 4

Duterte declares June 5 Eid'l Fitr holiday
(3rd UPDATE) Eid'l Fitr marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan

Indonesia steamrolls bootleg alcohol during Ramadan
Police lay out thousands of bottles collected in raids over the past few months in the capital Jakarta and then drove a steamroller over them in a messy annual display

U.N. calls for week-long Libya Ramadan truce
The United Nations mission in Libya proposes the 'extendable one-week' ceasefire 'during which all parties pledge to halt all forms of military operations' in a statement Sunday, May 5.

Shared meals and torch-lit parades: Indonesia Muslims welcome Ramadan
Ramadan begins on May 6, marking the start of devotees' month-long fasting from dawn to dusk

Ramadan 2019 to start May 6
This comes after Muslim moon-sighting committees fail to sight the new moon

The week in photos: June 9-15, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

Gerakan Ahmadiyah Yogyakarta: Potret kemanusiaan dan harmoni
"Kami tidak mengekslusifkan diri"

On Eid'l Fitr, senators hope BBL will become law
The lawmakers believe the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, which is pending at the bicameral conference committee level in Congress, will bring peace in Mindanao

Duterte hopes for unity vs 'misguided ideologies' on Eid'l Fitr
Vice President Leni Robredo, meanwhile, hopes for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law. ARMM governor Mujiv Hataman prays to Allah for help in overcoming challenges.

Like a kid at Eid
'Eid'l Fitr is all about synergy in our community as Muslims'

OPINI: Kaus Gus Dur dan ijtihad melintas batas
Ketika kebaikan versi Islam tak lagi bersifat universal


Taliban agrees to unprecedented Eid ceasefire with Afghan forces
The Taliban says 'foreign occupiers are the exception' to the 3-day ceasefire order sent to its fighters around Afghanistan

The week in photos: June 2-8, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

Trump hosts first iftar dinner at White House
US President Donald Trump, who has frequently engaged in inflammatory anti-Muslim rhetoric, defied recent custom by not holding a similar event during his first year in office

Afghanistan announces ceasefire with Taliban for Eid
The ceasefire will last 'from the 27th of Ramadan until the fifth day of Eid-al-Fitr,' Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani tweeted from an official account, indicating it could run from June 12-19

Yang perlu diketahui tentang mudik Lebaran 2018
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Ketika masyarakat Tionghoa menikmati suasana Ramadan di Aceh
Warga Tionghoa tidak merasa terganggu dengan pelaksanaan syariat Islam di Aceh, termasuk aturan menutup warung saat Ramadan

Piolo Pascual observes Ramadan ahead of Marawi movie
'Kami ni Joyce Bernal sinamahan lang namin yung mga Muslim para alam din namin yung iniisip nila, why they do it and what they do.'

The week in photos: May 26-June 1, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

Menengok Langgar Kidul, menziarahi Kauman
Dari Langgar Kidul lahir Muhammadiyah, organisasi massa Islam terbesar di Indonesia selain Nahdlatul Ulama

RAMADAN YUMMY: Menikmati kelezatan keong khas Banyumas
Butuh waktu hingga 5 jam untuk merebus keong yang akan dijual

Sweet tradition: A peek at Tausug treats
Delicious sweets from a rich heritage, with preparations ranging from simple to intricate

The week in photos: May 19-25, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
