The New Arab's Ramadan series

Special coverage: Millions of Muslims globally will be celebrating the holy month of Ramadan this May. Follow our special series to read more about the Islamic holy month.

Analysis

1 min read

09 May, 2018

From the United Kingdom to the United States and Canada, and from India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Indonesia to Jordan, Syria, Egypt and Turkey, millions of Muslims around the world will be celebrating Ramadan this May.

This sacred month is one that is important to many, yet one that is celebrated so diversely. The delights on iftar tables may vary, but all Muslims can relate to the physical and spiritual meanings behind their hours-long fasts.

Follow our special series to read more about the Islamic holy month, including our explainer on what Ramadan is all about. We also look at celebrations in different cultures and countries, from news to interviews to photoblogs. Read personal stories of what Ramadan means to people, see what they are eating and where they are praying.

Click on our Special Contents tab to read more on Ramadan 2018 around the world

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