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By Hader Glang & Roy Ramos ZAMBOANGA CITY, (AA): Islamic authorities in the southern Philippines are preparing to observe the moon Sunday to determine when Muslims should start fasting for the holy month of Ramadan. A religious authority for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), the Regional Darul Ifta’ (RDI), said in a […]

1st Jun 2016

UK: Moonsighting for Ramadan

The Astronomical New Moon [conjunction] is on June 5, 2016 (Sunday) at 3:00 GMT. On June 5, there is a possibility of moon sighting in Americas, and easy visibility in Hawaii and Polynesian Islands. On Jun 6, the moon can be easily seen in the whole world (see visibility curve on the map) […]

19th Jul 2015

Eid message from Sadiq Khan MP

Sadiq Khan, MP for Tooting: As we are about to celebrate the end of what has been a challenging Ramadan, during long summer days, I hope you have had a productive and rewarding month; fasting, praying and giving to charity. I hope Ramadan has also been a time for coming together with your families, neighbours and […]

19th Jul 2015

Eid message from DFID Secretary of State, Greening

Rt Hon Justine Greening, MP, Secretary of State for International Development: I wish Eid Mubarak to Muslims in Britain and across the globe who are celebrating the end of Ramadan. It is a special moment following an important period of reflection for Muslims everywhere and our thoughts at this time are with the many […]

16th Jul 2015

Eid moon-sighting possibilities

16th Jul 2015

Turkish island gathers Muslims and Christians for iftar

CANAKKALE, Turkey (AA): Muslim and Christian Turkish citizens have gathered on Turkey’s Aegean Sea island of Gokceada on Wednesday for an iftar (breaking of fast) meal. The iftar, organized by the Gokceada Municipality was attended by around 3,000 people who were treated to a concert and a performance by Sufi whirling dervishes. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Gokceada District Governor Muhittin Gurel […]

6th Jul 2015

Turkey: Fifth day of protests against China fasting ban

[Photo: Turkish people march to Chinese Embassy in Istanbul to voice their anger at China’s perceived discrimination against Muslims on fasting during Ramadan on July 5. Photographer: Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency] By Handan Kazanci ISTANBUL (AA): Nearly 2,000 people gathered in Istanbul’s northernmost Sariyer district Sunday marched to the Chinese consulate to protest what they consider to be discrimination […]

8th Jun 2015

Ramadan Timetable 2015 (1436)

Times are taken from the HM Nautical Almanac Office: (Astronomical Twilight used for Imsaak and Isha). The most common values for both Islamic evening and morning twilight’s are 18º and 18º solar depression. There are however some variations of this being used in different places. According to Dr D A King (1975) who has […]

24th Jun 2015

Ramadan message from Sadiq Khan MP

Ramadan message from Rt Hon Sadiq Khan MP Member of Parliament for Tooting Ramadan is a time to cherish our families, our friends and our faith. As we come together each day to break the fast, let us use this as a time for contemplation, and realisation of the suffering that so many others […]

24th Jun 2015

US: Remarks by President Obama at Iftar Dinner

THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. Now, I know that these are the longest days of the year, which is why I’m so glad that they put the first course down right away. (Laughter.) I know you’re hungry, and I promise to be brief. I want to thank the members of our […]

19th Jun 2015

Turkey: Bittersweet Ramadan joy of Syrians on Turkish border

[Photo: A baker makes breads at a bakery, the last working bakery in the town serves varied Kurdish groups fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in border town of Kobani of Aleppo, Syria on November 10, 2014. Kaynak: Ahmed Deeb, Publisher: Taha Mehmet Uğurlu] By Nilay Kar Onum AKCAKALE, SANLIURFA, […]

18th Jun 2015

Ramadan 2015 messages from politicians

Rt Hon David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister I’d like to send my very best wishes to everyone observing the holy month of Ramadan. It’s a hugely important time as Muslims in Britain and across the world mark the foundation of their faith. As friends and families come together, in contemplation and in fasting, we are […]

8th Jun 2015

Moon sighting for Ramadan 1436

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The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence event is to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to society. Over 850 people from diverse background, Muslim and non-Muslim, attended the gala dinner.