(THE CONVERSATION) Twelver Shiism is the largest branch within Shiism – one of the two major sects within Islam. Shiism is ...

According to Islamic Relief, the first night of Ramadan in 2026 is expected to fall on the evening of Feb. 17. As of Jan. 7, ...

Muslims will soon welcome a new year in the Islamic lunar calendar, known as the Hijri calendar. The Hijri New Year, beginning on the first day of the month of Muharram, signals a chance for spiritual ...

Built in 15th Century by Isa Bey, this hammam is located in the middle of the Old Skopje Bazaar, between the Murat Pasha Mosque and the Suli Lodging. Alongside these two buildings, they remain the ...

Did you know that Emperor Akbar — the most powerful Muslim ruler in India’s history — gradually stopped offering Islamic prayers, rejected many traditional rituals, and eventually crafted a path of ...

The lower house of the Dutch parliament voted to ban the ritual slaughter of animals, Reuters reported. Under the bill passed Tuesday, animals are required to be stunned before slaughter. Both Jewish ...

Understanding Muslim Burial Traditions in Australia. Saying farewell to a loved one is one of life's hardest moments, and across Australia these goodbyes reflect ...

The Turkish hammam is far more than a place for physical cleansing—it is a deeply rooted institution in the public and religious life of Muslim societies. Unlike the ancient Graeco-Roman thermae, ...