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Hajj pilgrims perform rituals in soaring heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have been performing the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj, enduring temperatures over 107 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak

Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of the Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage.

 

Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country.

 

Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions

U.S. Muslim pilgrims have been preparing for this year’s Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire, tensions and uncertainty in the Iran war.

 

A look at the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha and their significance to Muslims around the world

Large numbers of Muslims converge once a year in Saudi Arabia to unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage that is one of the pillars of Islam.

 

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Trump lashes out at Pacific allies for not assisting in Iran fight

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Live updates: A-10 aircraft hit by Iran’s air defenses, second US aircraft to go down in Middle East

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Hegseth asks the Army’s top uniformed officer to step down, the Pentagon says

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War and displacement mar the run-up to Eid al-Fitr holiday for many in Lebanon

The renewed war between Israel and the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group and the mass displacement because of the conflict are draining the joy from Ramadan and the run-up to the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr for many in Lebanon.

 

A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.

 

War in the Middle East ensnares many Muslim pilgrims in travel chaos

The travel chaos from the war in the Middle East has ensnared many of the Muslims who have converged on Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage, leaving them stranded and scrambling to find other ways home.

 

For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan

Muslims across the United States are observing Ramadan under rising fears tied to immigration raids, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and war in the Middle East.

 

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan’s first day under a fragile ceasefire deal

Ramadan has begun in Gaza under a fragile ceasefire deal, but many say the joyous spirit of the month has disappeared.

 

A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month

Observant Muslims will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts.

 

Palestinians look to salvage Gaza’s history from the ruins of Israel’s military offensive

The Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City was hit by an Israeli strike during the war with Hamas. It is one of dozens of heritage sites that were damaged or destroyed during the war.

 

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Gaza’s tiny Christian community tries to capture the holiday spirit during the ceasefire

Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

 

Mamdani’s historic win as New York City’s mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US Muslims

Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York City’s mayoral race victory has sparked excitement and hope among many American Muslims.

 

Daily struggles persist in Gaza even as ceasefire offers some respite

The Israel-Hamas war ceasefire has provided some respite for Palestinians in Gaza after two years of killings and destruction.

 

Palestinians in Gaza express relief and caution as ceasefire deal raises hopes of ending the war

Palestinians in Gaza have welcomed the news of an agreement on the first phase of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas.

 

For many Palestinians in Gaza, anticipation, hope and skepticism over talks on a possible ceasefire

Palestinians in Gaza are anxiously following indirect talks between Israeli and Hamas officials in Egypt.

 

First female Archbishop of Canterbury still an outlier among world’s top religious leaders

For the first time, a woman will serve as the Archbishop of Canterbury, following the 105 men who have held the role since St.

 

It’s déjà vu for Muslim Americans as anti-Muslim playbook follows Zohran Mamdani’s success

Zohran Mamdani’s rise in New York City’s mayoral race has brought him national prominence and a surge of anti-Muslim vitriol, including from elected officials and prominent conservatives.

 

From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways some American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners

A Muslim matchmaking show on Hulu and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s comments about meeting his wife on a dating app provide a glimpse into the diverse ways American Muslims find their spouses.

 

Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosques

After vandalism reports involving graffiti at a few mosques in Texas and California, Muslim leaders there have stepped up existing efforts to keep their sacred spaces and community members safe.

 

The Druze are a religious sect. Here’s a look at their beliefs and history

The Druze, a religious sect with roots in Ismailism, have faced violence in Syria. Their practices are secretive, with no conversions or intermarriage allowed.

 

Faith-based camps like those hit by Texas floods are rite of passage for many. They’re now grieving

Catastrophic flooding in Texas has devastated faith-based summer camps, including Camp Mystic, where at least 27 people have died.

 

For many South Asian and Muslim New Yorkers, Mamdani’s political upset gives them hope

Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign has piqued the interest of South Asians and Muslims in New York City and beyond.

 

In US, the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefire

The fast-changing war between Israel and Iran, which the U.S. recently inserted itself in by targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, has caused a mix of emotions among many in the Iranian diaspora in America.

 

2 more attacks on Jews heighten concerns about security in and around US synagogues

For the leaders of U.S. Jewish institutions, the recent attacks in Boulder, Colorado, and Washington, D.C., are stark reminders of their responsibility to remain vigilant despite years of hardening their security measures.

 

What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid al-Adha? Why are they significant for Muslims?

Large numbers of Muslims converge once a year on Saudi Arabia to unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage that is one of the pillars of Islam.

 

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