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Explainer: what is Ramadan and why does it require Muslims to fast?

Intermittent fasting is now becoming popular, with many promised health benefits. But Muslims have been practising fasting in the lunar month of Ramadan for centuries.

The Conversation

Zakir Naik spreading hatred: Centre

Indian agencies trying to get red notice by Interpol against him for past seven years.

The Hindu

Ramadan 2022: When does it begin and why do Muslims fast?

Celebration marks ninth month in the Islamic calendar when the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Prophet Muhammed

The Independent UK

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Pakistan: Hindu girl’s killing reignites forced conversion fears

Teenager shot dead after she resists abduction for alleged forced marriage and conversion, prompting fear in community.

Al Jazeera

The hijab is not a symbol of gender oppression – but those who choose to wear it risk Islamophobia

In a recent New York Times podcast on the alleged “Trojan Horse” Islamisation of schools in Birmingham, England, a Muslim woman who worked in one of the schools under discussion relays what happened when she started wearing the hijab. She had just got married and non-Muslim colleagues interpreted her head…

The Conversation

Factbox-France's Macron faces two far-right candidates, an 'Iron Lady' and a left-wing firebrand

France's April presidential election will determine whether Emmanuel Macron stays on for a second term. Here is a rundown of pollsters' top five challengers.

Reuters

Ramadan 2022: 11 questions about the Muslim holy month you were too embarrassed to ask

Ramadan is expected to begin on Saturday, April 2 this year - here's everything you need to know about it

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Ethiopia's war in Tigray risks wiping out centuries of the world's history

The human carnage and heritage destruction in Ethiopia’s Tigray region that began in November 2020 has been devastating. Thousands have been killed, millions displaced and several historical monuments damaged by invading forces in the East African country’s north.

The Conversation

Lisa Smith ‘answered call to migrate to Syria’, court hears

The former Irish soldier denies membership of so-called Islamic State.

The Independent UK

Lisa Smith ‘answered the call to migrate’ to Syria, court told

The former Irish soldier denies membership of so-called Islamic State.

The Independent UK

When does Ramadan 2022 start? UK date, moon sighting explained and how long it will last

Millions of Muslims around the world will be preparing to fast for Islam's holy month of Ramadan. Here is everything you need to know, including the date it starts in the UK, and how long it will last

Daily Mirror

‘Converted Muslims losing out on reservation in TNPSC jobs’

The same rule does not apply to converted Christians, says a former judge

The Hindu

Anti-Islam rhetoric in French election risks ‘spiral of hatred’, says Paris mosque rector

Chems-eddine Hafiz says rightwing candidates are competing with each other to criticise Islam and Muslims

The Guardian - UK

India’s complex position on Islamophobia

India’s assertion criticising the OIC Resolution on Islamophobia was valid, but could have made a reference to Indian Muslims

The Hindu

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Chicago Sun-Times

In bid to buy Chelsea FC, Ricketts kids find it hard to distance themselves from dad’s racist views

It’s Joe Ricketts’ money, which he amassed through his company TD Ameritrade. It’s the money of a guy who thinks Islam is “a cult and not a religion.’’

Chicago Sun-Times

Ricketts family denounces racism after backlash over its bid for Chelsea soccer club

Patriarch Joe Ricketts’ past Islamophobic comments have gained a renewed focus during the competitive bidding contest.

The Conversation

Ukraine war shows it's time to do away with the racist 'Clash of Civilizations' theory

“The clash of civilizations,” wrote the late American political scientist Samuel Huntington in a famous 1993 article, “will dominate global politics.” He predicted: “The fault lines between civilizations will be the battle lines of the future.”

Manchester Evening News

When is Ramadan 2022 in the UK?

Here's when Muslims all around the world will be observing the month of Ramadan in 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Demand for Goods Rise in Saudi Arabia as Ramadan Looms

The local Saudi market is witnessing a growth in commercial activity and an increase in demand for food and consumer goods, informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. The hike in demand coincides with the advent of Islam’s holy month of fasting, Ramadan. For Saudi merchants and importers, Ramadan is one of…

Al Jazeera

‘About time’: Indonesia’s NU welcomes women to top leadership

For the first time, women are part of the decision-making body of the world’s biggest Islamic organisation.

Manchester Evening News

Didsbury Mosque 'turned a blind eye' to Islamist extremism before the Manchester Arena terror attack

The mosque sidelined a liberal imam who spoke out against violent jihad, welcomed back another pictured in army fatigues in Libya and still to this day has not published a condemnation of violence on its website, a QC representing the families has said

Asharq Al-Awsat

Grundberg Urges Immediate De-Escalation Measures in Yemen before Ramadan

The UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said he is exploring options with the warring parties for immediate de-escalation measures to reduce violence in Yemen before Islam’s holy month of fasting, Ramadan. The envoy’s efforts coincide with work to set the priorities of the multi-track political process’s plan, hoping…

The Hindu

AIMPLB, SIO express anguish over Hijab verdict

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Tuesday expressed anguish over the Karnataka High Court ruling that hijab is not an essential religious practice of Islam.

The Times of India

Karnataka hijab row: Points to ponder from the verdict

The Karnataka high court ruled on Tuesday that wearing the hijab is not an essential religious practice of Islam and upheld a state government order on adhering to uniform in educational institutions. The court dismissed a batch of petitions saying not being allowed to wear the headscarves in class violates…

The Times of India

Karnataka hihab row: Points to ponder from the verdict

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