If “Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?” were a question on "Family Feud," the second most popular answer would be: “To feel what it’s like to be hungry.” My family would be at a disadvantage. It’s ...

Despite Ramadan being one of the most important times of year for Muslims, it's also one of the least understood by people of other faiths. What is Ramadan? Why is it celebrated? Who can and can't ...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It's a holy time filled with worship for the 1.8 billion Muslims around the world. One focal point of the month is the strict fast that Muslims ...

As Muslims observe Ramadan, they fast from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from food, water, temptations, and wrongdoings, and instead focusing on worship and self-reflection. Muslims worldwide wake up ...

The scent of shawarma and rice floated through the Mediterranean fusion restaurant during the lunchtime rush as servers brought heaping plates of meat, hummus and pickled vegetables to hungry diners.

Muslim children typically aren’t expected to fast during Ramadan until they reach puberty. But often kids will want to start earlier because they see everyone else abstaining from food and water from ...