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Explained: Why the path towards peace in Yemen remains shaky
After eight years of conflict and hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths, it is the Yemeni people who have lost the most in this war. Houthi and Saudi officials may claim a political solution is underway, but whether this will have a much-needed humanitarian component remains a question
85 people killed, 3 businessmen arrested: What we know about Yemen's deadly Ramzan stampede
The tragedy unfolded at a school in the Old City of Sanaa, a UNESCO world heritage site, after a large crowd gathered to receive a businessman's 5,000 rial (about $8 or Rs 657) handout for the end of Ramzan, the Muslim holy month of fasting
250,000 perform last Ramzan Friday prayer at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque; 8 Palestinians detained
The Temple Mount and Al-Aqsa Mosque turned into fortress since Thursday night and extra security forces were put into service for the peaceful Friday prayers of Ramzan
Palestinian man wins hearts by serving free food on Ramzan for past 10 years: WATCH
Waleed Al-Hattab has been preparing the traditional dish on Ramadan for the past 10 years
Cutting Costs: How rising inflation is threatening Egypt's age-old traditions
Egypt’s soaring inflation has pressured villagers to cut back costs on multi-day weddings as well as funeral customs. Stung hard by skyrocketing prices, the Arab country is trying hard to hold on to its tradition of Ramzan charity in cities
China's 'ring of spies' to ensure Uyghurs don't fast during Ramzan
The spies are often referred as 'ears' by the Chinese officials. They are drawn from regular citizens, police officers, and members of neighbourhood committees
Rare Saudi execution during Muslim holy month
Citing Saudi interior ministry capital punishment data, the human rights group said "no sentence has been implemented during the holy month" since 2009 in the kingdom, one of the world's most prolific executioners
Stampedes, Injuries, Long Queues: The ordeals of procuring fistful of flour in Pakistan during Ramzan
Rising inflation has made the wheat flour crisis even more tragic. The price of ordinary snacks like samosa and pakoras are so high that poor people, who once relied on them for filling up their stomachs after fasting, have to make do with leftovers in shops
Ramzan in Pakistan: Buy lemons for PKR 800/kg, bananas for 250/dozen & garlic for 640/kg as inflation takes to the skies
Rising food inflation has hit Pakistanis hard this year as they are already reeling under severe economic crisis
Pakistanis smuggling cheap packaged food across Iranian border to fill empty stomachs amid skyrocketing inflation
The annual food inflation in Islamabad increased to 41.9 per cent in urban areas and 47 per cent in rural areas in the month of February, comapred to 14.3 per cent and 14.6 per cent during the same period last year
Pakistan: Muslim cleric drugs, rapes minor boy all night inside mosque
In the FIR, the minor boy said that the Maulvi allegedly mixed sleeping pills in the food and repeatedly raped him throughout the night in Pakistan's Gujrat
WATCH: Israeli forces forcibly remove Palestinians from al-Aqsa mosque during Ramzan
Police entered the mosque after receiving information that some of the Muslim men and women who had barricaded themselves inside were planning to conduct riots
Hindu shopkeepers assaulted in Pakistan for violating Ramzan ordinance
The police officer thrashed Hindu restaurant owners including Hindu men who were reportedly preparing biryani for delivery orders in the local market
Explained: Why people fast for Ramzan, Lent and other holy days
Fasting across religions is practiced for a wide range of reasons that include spiritual purification and self-discipline. Here is a quick look at fasting as an act of faith
'Hope for Peace': Ramzan begins for Muslims around the world
The first daily fast of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan began on Thursday. During the coming four weeks, hundreds of millions of Muslims will abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk, before gathering with family and friends for nighttime meals
No loudspeakers, no prayer broadcasts: Why Saudi Arabia's new Ramzan rules have angered Muslims
The Islamic Ministry released a list of guidelines ahead of Ramzan this year, including no loudspeakers, no i'tikaf without ID, no prayer broadcasts, and a ban on iftar in mosques. Many critics referred to it as the Saudi government’s attempts to reduce the influence of Islam in public life
PM Modi extends Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to citizens
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims around the globe to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan
Explained: The significance of the alvida namaz and the tension over it in Uttar Pradesh
Muslim clerics have appealed to people to offer the alvida namaz only in designated places, and not on roads, to avoid causing any inconvenience to others
'Roza hai?': Man given Iftar on board Shatabdi Express; catering staff wins hearts online
While the IRCTC serves "Upwas Meals" during Navratri for Hindu passengers, no such service is available during Ramzan, an official said.
Jerusalem: More than 150 hurt in clashes with Israeli security forces at Al-Aqsa mosque
Israeli police said dozens of masked men marched into Al-Aqsa setting off fireworks before crowds hurled stones towards the Western Wall — considered the holiest site where Jews can pray.