Eid-al-Fitr
RELIGION
Muslims prepare for Eid al-Fitr festival
The Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Monday in many countries around the world, including Gulf states and…
Pakistan
Nine killed in gun attack in Pakistan's Quetta
Nine people were killed in the Pakistani city of Quetta Friday when gunmen opened fire outside a mosque, marring the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Fitr. The US has ordered…
AFRICA NEWS
After the blaze, Nairobi airport to reopen for international flights
Claims are emerging of looting by emergency services during Wednesday's huge blaze at Kenya's main airport. Also Muslims across the continent are celebrating Eid al Fitr, but for…
EGYPT
Morsi supporters hold Eid rally despite army threats
Thousands of supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi held rallies Thursday on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, defying threats by Egypt’s…
ISLAM
Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark end of Ramadan on Friday
French Muslims will join co-religionists in Saudi Arabia and Egypt in celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Friday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid, which depends on the…
RELIGION - RAMADAN
Muslims around the world mark end of Ramadan fast
Millions of Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Thursday to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which believers abstain from eating and…
EGYPT