The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed.

Ramadan is a time of togetherness for Muslims, as they fill mosques for hours of prayer and share large, lavish meals with family, friends and neighbors after days of dawn-to-dusk fasting.

Ramadan is a holy month in the Islamic calendar of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. In this article, we look at its history and purpose

Fasting is a special form of worship that the Quran tells us is “prescribed to you just like it was prescribed to people before you" – The Holy Quran Chapter 2: Verse 183. Ram

Celebrations in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country range from colorful nighttime parades and cleaning family graves to preparing food for predawn breakfasts and elaborate post-sundown meals known as “iftars.