RAMADAN: Latest News

All news where RAMADAN is mentioned

27.04.2021 / 03:14

COVID-19: Islamic students in Calgary mark Ramadan with thank you cards to front-line workers

Front-line worker in Calgary aims to relieve ‘toxic stress’ amid COVID-19 pandemic “It says, ‘Dear health-care worker,'” said Grade 2 student Syed Hyder, reading from the card he had made.“‘I appreciate your hard work and tireless efforts keeping this community safe.'”Making and sending the cards is a new way for the students to carry on the Ramadan traditions of giving and gratitude.“‘You guys have worked so hard, I don’t even know what to say,'” Grade 4 student Malak Kalaf read from her card.“‘All the progress that you guys have been making is mind-blowing… so keep up the good work.'” COVID-19: Calgary designer pivots from high-end fashion to scrubs for front-line health-care workers The students are sending out 500 handmade thank you

Muslim Islam Coronavirus RAMADAN

Making Easter plans? Here’s what happened to COVID-19 cases after past holidays

coronavirus cases and hospitalizations spike across the country, officials are urging Canadians to rethink their spring holiday plans this year — such as Easter and Ramadan.Many provinces are battling high COVID-19 rates as deadlier, more transmissible variants are spiking among Canadians — especially young people.

Doug Ford John Tory Patty Hajdu Britain county Ontario Columbia, county Ontario Easter Coronavirus RAMADAN

Muslim communities in Edmonton adapt to celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid COVID-19 restrictions

After days of fasting, it’s a time many in the Islamic community look forward to celebrating.

Justin Trudeau Canada covid-19 Islam Coronavirus RAMADAN

Afghanistan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire

The Taliban declared a three-day Eid ceasefire starting on Sunday, a spokesman for the hard-line Islamist group wrote in a tweet on Saturday, a move that comes as fighting has intensified between the warring sides despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Mike Pompeo Zabihullah Mujahid Afghanistan Coronavirus RAMADAN

Edmonton Ismaili Muslim community gives back during Ramadan

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Edmonton’s Ismaili Muslim community is giving back.

Muslim covid-19 Coronavirus RAMADAN

COVID-19 affects Muslims celebrating Ramadan and Eid in Pickering, Ont.

Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community for Muslims around the world, including those in Pickering, Ont.

covid-19 Oshawa Coronavirus RAMADAN

‘It’s really comforting’: Islamic call to prayer heard for 1st time in Canada amid coronavirus

OTTAWA — The Al Rashid Mosque has stood in Edmonton since 1938, but no one there today can remember ever hearing the daily call to prayer ring out through the loudspeakers.

Canada city Ottawa covid-19 Islam Coronavirus RAMADAN

Brampton school council chair fired over tweet called Islamophobic

BRAMPTON, Ont. – A school councillor in Brampton, Ont., has lost his position after posting an Islamophobic tweet.

Patrick Brown covid-19 Coronavirus RAMADAN

Muslim youth gather virtually to offer mental, spiritual support during Ramadan

Muslims from all over the world have started to observe the holy month of Ramadan on Friday.

Nova Scotian Mental Health Muslim RAMADAN

Ramadan will look different this year, but Muslims are finding ways to celebrate

Instead of attending the usual large gatherings Ramadan brings, 20-year-old Raza Dard will start the holy month online.

Canada covid-19 Coronavirus RAMADAN

Coronavirus: Toronto Ramadan celebrations move online

Ramadan celebrations in Toronto are taking a virtual turn this year as many stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus RAMADAN

Here's How Iman Celebrated Ramadan In Style

Supermodel and mogul Iman is ready for Ramadan, in style, of course.

Celebrity RAMADAN

Coronavirus: Muslim community in London, Ont., to find creative ways to mark Ramadan

Just weeks after London’s Christian and Jewish communities were tasked with finding unique ways to mark major religious holidays, the local Muslim community is facing a similar — though longer — challenge.

Canada city London covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus RAMADAN

Religious leaders should fight COVID-19, work towards peace: UN Chief

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to religious leaders of all faiths on Saturday “to join forces to work for peace around the world and focus on our common battle to defeat COVID-19.”

Antonio Guterres U.N.Secretary United Nations Christianity Coronavirus RAMADAN peace

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0