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Fasting Across Religions Reflects Shared Spiritual Traditions ———————————— Fasting is among the oldest recorded spiritual practices, observed in various forms across the world’s major religions. While its rules and rituals differ, it is widely regarded as a means of drawing…

Human Rights Watch Warns of Uncertain Fate for Thousands of Detainees in Northeast Syria Camps ——————————- Human Rights Watch on Tuesday warned that the fate of approximately 8,500 detainees remains unclear following the closure of the al-Hol camp and the…

Over 700 Muslims in Hässleholm Observe Ramadan Without Mosque After Building Permit Rejection ———————————— More than 700 Muslims in the city of Hässleholm, in Skåne County, Sweden, are observing Ramadan for the second consecutive year without a permanent mosque, following…

Religious Programs, Charity Drives Mark Ramadan in Metro Detroit —————————————— Muslims across the Metro Detroit area in southeast Michigan are observing Ramadan this year with shorter fasting hours and an expanded slate of religious and community programs, as the holy…

Al-Qarawiyyin University Highlights History of Qur’an Manuscript Tradition in Morocco ———————————- A new academic volume documenting the history and development of the Qur’an manuscript tradition in Morocco has recently been published under the title “The History of the Holy Qur’an…

Rights Group Warns of Imminent Executions of Juvenile Offenders in Saudi Arabia ———————————— A Saudi-based human rights organization has renewed warnings over the possible execution of six individuals arrested as minors in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about alleged violations of…

As Ramadan Begins, SDF Authorities Release 66 Prisoners in Kobani in Humanitarian Gesture ———————————– The Social Justice Council in the northern Syrian city of Kobani announced on Tuesday the release of 66 prisoners in what was described as a humanitarian…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi calls for ascending ranks of piety, investing in Ramadan for self-building and correcting one’s path —————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi called on believers to rise to higher levels of piety and to make full use…

Somali President Announces Amnesty for Al‑Shabaab Members, Urges Peaceful Return to Society ————————————– Somalia’s president has issued a presidential amnesty for members of the militant group Al‑Shabaab, urging fighters — particularly women and others not directly involved in attacks —…

UN, Amnesty International Call for Investigation Into Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan as Civilian Casualties Reported ————————————- The Amnesty International and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have urged thorough investigations into recent Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, amid…