The hajj takes place over a five day period , or “festival of the sacrifice,” commemorating the story concerning a test of faith given by the Muslim Prophet Ibrahim. Over two million Muslims...
Read more →
Video released of arson suspect setting Orlando shooter's mosque on fire The mosque at the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce was damaged by fire early in the morning on September 12, and the St. Lucie...
Read more →
The Muslim Eid al-Adha Holiday falls on the 15th anniversary of 9/11, which has Muslims worried. The Muslim community will celebrate the Eid al-Adha festival on September 11 this year, and its leaders...
Read more →
USPS stamp commemorates Islamic holiday Eid. On June 10, the United States Postal Service released a new Forever stamp to commemorate two important Muslim festivals, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha....
Read more →
Hindu and Muslim holidays will be added to the Maryland school's calendar beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. A decision has been taken by Howard County Board of Education to expand the schedule...
Read more →School District will observe the Muslim holiday Eid-al-Adha beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. In a bid to promote equality among different faiths, Montgomery County’s Board of Education...
Read more →
An online petition demanding the government to prohibit a Muslim festival’s cruelty to animals has garnered thousands of supporters. All religions across the world have holy days for feasting or fasting,...
Read more →
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Muslim holidays Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr will be recognized by public schools with the days off. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that NYC Public...
Read more →
02 Oct 2014
Emily Murdoch
The great Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj has begun and will culminate with Eid al Adha on Saturday, October 4. So why are these two Muslim celebrations important, and what do Muslims do to celebrate...
Read more →
Profiles in Faith: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
