Eid
For Latino Muslims, Ramadan is a celebration of ‘Islam and Latinidad’
By Fiona André — April 8, 2024
(RNS) — 'The beauty is that we're not expected to commit cultural apostasy when we convert to Islam.'
RNS holiday gift guide 2022: Ideas for the kids, adults and Pastafarians on your list
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 18, 2022
(RNS) — Because not everybody celebrates a religious holiday in December, but everybody loves presents.
Painter pioneers Islamicate impressionism with an eye for the universal
By Marika Proctor — July 20, 2022
(RNS) — ‘I would hope that I am conveying something universal — this sense of beauty, just like any good piece of artwork,’ said artist Safia Latif.
RNS holiday gift guide 2021: Treat yourself to cozy socks or a self-care box
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 8, 2021
(RNS) — Our holiday gift guide is full of ideas for all the people of faith — or no faith — on your list.
Muslims and Catholics in Orange County to unite for Eid al-Fitr prayers
By Alejandra Molina — May 12, 2021
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — In the spirit of interfaith solidarity, St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church is offering its campus to host Eid prayers for the Islamic Center of Fullerton, a growing congregation that operates out of a small office space.
RNS holiday gift guide 2020: Puzzles, prayer cards and more gifts for staying in
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 25, 2020
(RNS) — Religion News Service is bringing back our holiday gift guide, full of ideas for all the people of faith — or no faith — on your list.
Islamic holiday Eid comes as families grieve virus victims
By Mariam Fam — July 29, 2020
(AP) — Marwa Conelly was looking forward to the upcoming Islamic Eid al-Adha holiday this year — then she lost her father to the coronavirus, and less than 24 hours later her mother.
South Korea courts Muslims to fill tourism gap
By Miranda Mazariegos — November 2, 2018
SEOUL, South Korea (RNS) — After a sharp decline in Chinese visitors, South Korea is adding halal restaurants and providing prayer rooms in a government-led effort to attract more Muslim tourists.
Rohingya refugees celebrate holiday amid memories of home
By Julhas Alam — August 22, 2018
KUTUPALONG, Bangladesh (AP) — The events of the past year have made for a poignant Eid al-Adha.
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha as pilgrims conduct hajj rites
By Associated Press — August 21, 2018
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Adha as over 2 million pilgrims carry out the final rites of the hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Corporate America: Stop hurting Muslims by ignoring our holidays
By Tasmiha Khan — June 15, 2018
(RNS) — Corporations often don’t accommodate Muslim employees’ religious needs simply because they don’t take the time to understand or anticipate them.
Gaza residents pray near Israel, as Muslims mark major feast
By Wafaa Shurafa — June 15, 2018
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza worshippers knelt on prayer rugs spread on sandy soil, near the perimeter fence with Israel, joining hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world Friday in marking the holiday that caps the fasting month of Ramadan.
The RNS gift guide: The good, the bad and the weird
By Kimberly Winston — December 6, 2017
(RNS) — Our annual guide to gifts for the godly and the godless.
10 Etsy artists who share their faith through craftsmanship
By Madeleine Buckley — August 2, 2017
(RNS) — In the decade since its launch, the handmade-crafts site has spawned an abundance of religious-themed shops selling everything from hand-painted Bibles to 'Halal Kitty' decals.
On Java, a sultan blesses his people with alms
By Alexandra Radu — June 27, 2017
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia (RNS) Mountains of food offerings called "gunungans" are paraded through the streets as part of Eid al-Fitr celebrations marking the end of Ramadan.
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