Source : World Bulletin / 03 Jul 2014

It is during this time of the year – according to the Islamic lunar calendar – that many Muslims across the world welcome the arrival of Ramadan fasting; for the many foreigners living in Turkey it is a time of adjusting to a new way of life.

Ramadan is the most important time of the year for Muslims as the revelation of the Holy Quran to the Prophet Muhammad happened during this month.

Source : Al Arabiya / 02 Jul 2014

With the holy month of Ramadan now upon us, different cultures around the world are cooking up their traditional Ramadan treats. Muslims who observe the month of Ramadan will abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset and break their fast with an array of delectable dishes.

Source : OnIslam / 02 Jul 2014

Reading the Prophet's hadiths about Ramadan and its blessings cleans the believers' souls and makes them more eager to enjoy the exceptionally spiritual, soul-nourishing experience of Ramadan.

Following is a collection of hadiths that reveal the status of the blessed month, its merits, rewards and special offers, as well as the Prophet's example in Ramadan.

Source : WHO / 02 Jul 2014

Mariama Diallo, aged in her sixties, was diagnosed with diabetes ten years ago. Although she is very strict about following a healthy lifestyle, Mariama is always on the look-out for information and advice to help her manage her condition.

Source : Middle East Monitor / 01 Jul 2014

Around 30 percent of the residents of the Gaza Strip are left without a daily income during the fasting month of Ramadan, a new survey showed on Sunday.

Around 600,000 people are left without daily income in the strip, which stands for 30 percent of Gaza's population of 1.8 million, said the Gaza Chamber of Commerce, an independent body.

Source : OnIslam / 30 Jun 2014

Expecting temperatures to hit fifty degrees, Pakistanis are bracing for a "scorching" Ramadan as many parts of the country will be in grip of blistering heatwave in July, the hottest month in Pakistan.

Source : The National / 30 Jun 2014 

Government officials will be monitoring the price of groceries in supermarkets during Ramadan to deter any unauthorised price hikes

Suppliers and retailers cannot increase prices of essential consumer commodities during the holy month without written consent by the authorities, said Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the Minister of Economy.

Source : 0rbit Islam / 29 Jun 2014

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommended us to break fasting during Ramadan (iftar) with dates. Research study has proven that having dates after fasting has got great benefits for our nutrition and health.

Source : Seekers Guidance / 28 Jun 2014

Question :

Due to the long fasts this Ramadhan, I get extremely tired and drained by Maghrib. I would like to know if it is sinful or disliked for me to pray Tarawih at home? Would praying in congregation with my family make a difference?

Answer : 

Source : Darul Ifta Birmingham / 28 Jun 2014

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful.

Allahumma laka sumto wa alaa rizqika aftartu

"O Allah! I have fasted for you, and with the sustenance given by You break my fast." (Sunan Abu Dawud p.328 v.1)