Egypt Security Forces Clear Tahrir Square as Ramadan Begins

Tahrir Square Protest: Military Crackdown The Egyptian army has cleared Tahrir Square, which was occupied by thousands of pro-democracy protesters since July 8. Demonstrators re-occupied Tahrir Square to protest...

IDF Soldiers Describe Guarding During Holy Month of Ramadan

This is a true account of the IDF procedures and the typical young men and women that serve and protect Israel’s borders. Having served in the IDF in the 80′s I have firsthand experience with the potential dangers while serving in the army. I also have a son that...

The White House Celebrates Ramadan

The tradition continues.  President George W. Bush held eight Ramadan dinners to stress that the war on Terror was just that and  was not targeted against Islam.  His efforts probably did not make...

Ramadan 2009 Calendar: When does it start this year?

For Muslims around the world, the holy month of Ramadan is commencing by the end of this week. Ramadan celebrates the revelation of Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad. In accordance with tradition, Muslims will fast,...

Coca-Cola Introduces New Cans for BBQ Season

Coca-Cola® is introducing a set of new can designs just in time for summer barbecue season.  It appears, however, that no new Ramadan Coke can design is in the works.

A Pakistani Psycho Circus

" Nawaz Sharif favored his daughter. Iftikhar Chaudhry his son. The less said about Zardari the better. And the political squabbling continues even during the height of the Mumbai drama that still has the potential to spark off a full scale war. We see this all the time and...

So We Celebrated Eid Today in Pakistan

In Pakistan, Eid is incomplete for women without the last minute rush for glass bangles that match with the color of their Eid dress; getting someone to make decorative patterns with henna on both hands (some...

Ramadan's Night of Power - Islam

"Lailatul-Qadr or the Night of Power in the Holy Month of Fasing of Ramadan: What's in it for non-Muslims? A talk by Esam Mudeer at Raza Masjid of Phoenix, South Africa on the 27th night of Ramadan 1428 \ 2007"

Indonesia stampede leaves 21 dead

During the pious month of Ramadan Poor Muslims are given donations under a system known as Zakat. Under this system wealthy muslims give a portion of their money to the poor every year.But this year the event turned into a stampede and the crush happened as people waited for...

Emaar buyback not the only reason to buy the DFM « Peter J. Cooper’s Weblog

" So my point would simply be that UAE stock market investors have overdone their pessimism over the summer – just as they did last year – and as Ramadan concludes the market is likely to resume its rally....

Pro-independence protests in Indian Kashmir

After Ramadan praying today, there were Muslim pro independence rallies across Indian-controlled Kashmir, at the Himalayan region.  As protets did not comply with official regulations on order,...

Muslims remember Khadijeh's life

" Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:02:12 GMT Muslims across the world morn the death of Khadijeh bint Khuwaylid, wife of Prophet Mohammad and one of the greatest supporters of Islam. Khadijeh, known in her time for her...

Crips Gang member killed: 'We don't believe it was a random attack': Calgary ...

Opinion Barry Artiste New Canadians making Canada their home exchanging one culture for another by getting into gangs and drugs, certainly isn't what our Country is about.New Canadians new badge of honour walking...

Beggars found staying at five-star hotels in UAE

Begging is a sin in the Islam and banned in most of the Islamic countries. Now Police in the Gulf  state of Abu Dhabi have started a special campaign against  begging. Much to their shock some beggars who were caught red-handed, were found staying in expensive...

US: Rice Talks to Libya's Gaddafi: "Leezza, Leezza, Leezza, I Love Her Very M...

Colonel Gaddafi is quoted by the media as saying "I love my black African women.  Leezza, Leezza, Leezza, I love her very much!"  Er, say what...? Condoleezza Rice has had an historical meeting with...

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