Eid al Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan and is being celebrated by millions of Muslims worldwide. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours After a month of fasting, Eid begins with early morning prayers and is followed by festive gatherings, charity events and shared meals. Lasting for three days, Eid is a time of joy, gratitude and community for Muslims. But this year’s celebrations, like last year’s, are marred by Israel’s genocidal war on Palestine’s Gaza since October 2023.

** "Making the Most of Ramadan: A Guide to Spiritual Enrichment" ** To make the most of Ramadan and truly embrace its spiritual significance, consider the following practices: 1. **Set Clear Intentions (Niyyah):** Before Ramadan begins, reflect on your goals and intentions. What do you hope to achieve spiritually, emotionally, and physically? Write them down and revisit them throughout the month. 2. **Plan Your Day:** Structure your daily routine around your spiritual practices. Allocate specific times for prayer, Quran recitation, and reflection. Ensure you balance your daily obligations with your religious duties. 3. **Suhoor and Iftar Preparation:** Plan nutritious and balanced meals for Suhoor and Iftar. Avoid overeating, and focus on foods that provide sustained energy and hydration. 4. **Quran and Duas:** Dedicate time each day to reading and reflecting on the Quran. Learn new Duas (supplications) and incorporate them into your daily prayers. Aim to complete the Quran by the end of the month. 5. **Taraweeh Prayers:** Attend Taraweeh prayers at the mosque, if possible. The communal atmosphere enhances the spiritual experience and fosters a sense of unity. 6. **Charity and Good Deeds:** Increase your charitable activities by giving Zakat and Sadaqah. Volunteer your time and help those in need. Acts of kindness and generosity amplify the blessings of Ramadan. 7. **Self-Reflection and Repentance:** Use the quiet moments of the day and night for self-reflection. Seek forgiveness for past mistakes, and strive to improve yourself. Ramadan is a time for spiritual renewal and personal growth. 8. **Avoid Distractions:** Limit distractions such as excessive screen time, social media, and non-essential activities. Focus on your spiritual journey and prioritize your connection with Allah. 9. **Family and Community:** Engage in meaningful conversations and activities with family and friends. Share knowledge, support each other, and strengthen your bonds. Participate in community events and initiatives. 10. **Laylat al-Qadr:** Seek out and make the most of Laylat al-Qadr in the last ten nights of Ramadan. Engage in intense prayer, recitation, and supplication, as this night holds immense blessings. 11. **Health and Wellness:** Take care of your physical health by staying hydrated, getting enough rest, and engaging in light exercise. A healthy body supports a healthy spirit. 12. **Journaling:** Keep a journal to document your thoughts, reflections, and progress throughout Ramadan. This can be a valuable tool for self-awareness and future growth. By incorporating these practices into your daily routine, you can maximize the spiritual benefits of Ramadan and experience a deeper connection with your faith. May your Ramadan be filled with blessings🌙✨ For more Islamic content, follow my profile and stay inspired! 📿✨ Saien Sahab

Ramadan in London is a vibrant and spiritual time for the city's Muslim community. Mosques like the East London Mosque and Regents Park Mosque hold special prayers (Taraweeh) and community iftars. Many restaurants and cafes offer late-night meals to accommodate fasting hours. The city also hosts charity events and food drives to support those in need. With London’s diverse population, Ramadan is marked by a mix of traditions from different cultures, making it a unique and inclusive experience. 💖🇬🇧

We gathered with hundreds of our brothers and sisters in the Philippines 🇵🇭 to commemorate the blessed birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ These Mawlid an-Nabawi events, held around the world, are a beautiful way to honor the noble memories of the Prophet ﷺ

29 October 2023 - Turkey is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the proclamation of the Turkish Republic. There is a joyful atmosphere in the whole country. Here in Istanbul there have been parades, concerts, and events all day long... and of course fireworks tonight. 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 İstanbul Türkiye

Turkish archer Mete Gazoz won a gold medal at the Berlin 2023 Hyundai World Archery Championships in Germany. Gazoz defeated his Canadian rival Eric Peters with a 6-4 victory in the recurve men’s final. With this triumph, Mete Gazoz made history again, becoming the first Turkish archer to claim the world champion title at the World Archery Championships. Gazoz had also bagged a gold medal in men’s individual archery at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In the 2023 World Archery Championships, Mete Gazoz and Ulas Berkim Tumer and Muhammed Abdullah Yildirmis became the world runner-up in the Men’s Recurve Team. Türkiye secured quota places for the Men’s Recurve Team and individual events at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Tuareg - Ghat Festival of Culture - Libya - photo. ©Bashar Shglila Tuareg men ride camels in the desert during the 22th Ghat Festival of Culture. The Ghat City is located in the south east of libya about 1,360 km (845 miles) south of Tripoli near of Algeria & Niger Border. Ghat Festival is the largest festival in Libya and has been running since 1994. The festival shows Tuareg traditons who inhabit the city of Ghat. The festival have many events as well as camel races, sings, dances, & traditional market. https://www.flickr.com/photos/bentaher/ https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/tuareg-knight

RAMADAN IN THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY In Turkey, Ramadan is also called the sultan of the other eleven months. In front of the bakery, people wait in lines for hot Ramadan buns, as soon as the call to prayer is called, the fast is broken with prayer and dates. After several hours of abstinence, the stomachs are filled with special Ramadan delicacies and the socializing begins, which lasts from iftar to the beginning of the Tarawih prayers. Ramadan traditions across Turkey: "Sele-sepet" in Samsun The gathering, which takes place on the night of the 14th to the 15th day of Ramadan and is known as "Sele-sepet", is still very special, especially for children. That night, children go around the houses around the village with lamps and baskets, the so-called "sele-sepets" and collect tips. Children receive money from someone, candies, cookies or chocolate from someone. What the children collect they put in the baskets they carry. Walking from door to door, the children also sing suitable songs to the hosts. The tradition of the orchestra in Amasya In Amasya, the tradition of iftar with music from 150 years ago is still alive today. The people gather for iftar sofres around the Amasya Fortress on the Haršena hill, the highest place dominating the city, where they break their fast to the music of the city orchestra. The tradition started by the governor of Amasya, Zija Pasha, in the 1860s, by marking the beginning of Ramadan with the music of davul and zurna at the fortress of Amasya, still has a special meaning for the people of Amasya. In Erzurum, gifts are given to children who fast for the first time In Erzurum, children who fast for the first time receive various gifts, iftar meals and gifts are brought to the houses of engaged girls. In homes and mosques, 1001 Hatma of the Qur'an are recited, and it best reflects the spirit of Ramadan. Iftar of artisans in Konya One of the obligatory Ramadan customs are iftars in which many people participate. Artisans invite their neighbors from neighboring shops to have iftar together, and together they rest from a hard day's work with iftar. In 51 mosques in Konya, teravih prayer with hatma is performed. At the Esrefoglu Mosque in Beyşehirli, not far from Konya, the faithful are treated to Ottoman sherbet after leaving the teravih prayers. "Karađoz and Hadživat" in Bursa Bursa is known as the place where the shadow theater, Karađoz and Hadživat still live today, an unforgettable Ramadan tradition. Visitors have the opportunity to meet Karađoza and Hadživata at events organized by the municipality during Ramadan. Ramadan pastry "kahke" in Gaziantep One type of pastry known as "kahke" is a Ramadan tradition and is prepared in every house to cheer up the children. Neighbors never forget to treat each other with the dishes they prepare for Iftar and Sahur.

A Saudi Arabian's hospitality is characterized by dates and Arabic coffee, which are always offered at home, in the office, and at events of every nature https://arab.news/bpwct

Berlin, Germany to allow Muslim teachers to wear headscarves after 18-year hijab ban in classrooms. Headscarves and wearing of religious symbols by teachers will be allowed in general and can only be restricted in individual cases if it poses a danger to school peace, Berlin’s education department said, in an official letter sent to school directors. 
 Under Berlin’s neutrality act, which prevents civil servants from wearing religious clothing and symbols, teachers in the city were banned from wearing headscarves since 2005. Source - @anadoluagency #muslim #islam #hijab #berlin