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People gather at Merdeka Square to break fast
Malaysia's Tourism and Culture Department on Saturday held its 'Iftar@KL' event as part of the Ramadan celebration in Kuala Lumpur.The event involved breaking of the fast in front of the iconic Sultan Abdul Samad building near Merdeka...
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Ancient Ramadan tradition lives on in Istanbul
In the dark of night, when the streets of Istanbul enjoy a rare moment of quiet, Ali Buldu sets out beating his drum to wake up his neighbourhood. For most, Buldu’s passing is one of the first signs that the Muslim month of fasting...
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Turkey-based charity provides Iftar to thousands of Muslims
LEAD IN:A Turkish-based charity has set up three Iftar tents across Kosovo.They provide thousands of Muslims with free meals every night.STORY-LINE:Muslims are making their way to a tent in Pristina.It's been erected to offer free food...
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Aftermath of powerful blast in Lebanese capital
A bomb placed under a car exploded in a neighborhood of the Lebanese capital on Sunday, causing material damage but no casualties, Lebanese officials said.The explosion in the upscale Verdun district destroyed several cars and caused...
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Long, hot Ramadan for fasting Muslims
LEAD IN:Muslims in Kashmir are coping with a long, hot Ramadan.Temperatures are soaring above 32 degrees Celsius while the faithful are fasting for more than 16 hours a day.STORY-LINE:Muslims across Indian-controlled Kashmir are...
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Ramadan fair caters for fasting Muslims
LEAD IN:Burkina Faso in western Africa has a Muslim population of over 60 percent.In an attempt to bring down prices on essential Ramadan items, the Center of Studies, Researches and Islamic Formation (CERFI) put together the inaugural...
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Iraqi Muslims stock up on Ramadan supplies
Iraqi Muslims flocked to the main markets of Baghdad on Monday to stock up on supplies in preparation for the fasting period.During Ramadan, observant Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, but then often have large meals to break the...
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Politicians banned from offering free iftar meals
LEAD IN:It's always been traditional in Muslim countries during Ramadan to offer free food to the needy to break the day's fast.But in Morocco, the government has banned politicians from getting involved in these charitable offerings,...
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Quran-themed events at Ramadan evening festivities
LEAD IN:Bosnia's official Islamic Community is organising a series of artistic and religious events throughout the holy month of Ramadan.A group of Iranian singers and artists are in Sarajevo as part of the occasion.STORY-LINE:As the sun...
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VOICED : Mas de 100 muertos en ataque suicida del EI en Bagdad
VOICED : Mas de 100 muertos en ataque suicida del EI en Bagdad
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VOICED : Duelo nacional en Banglades tras ataque yihadista
VOICED : Duelo nacional en Banglades tras ataque yihadista
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CLEAN : IS claimed Baghdad blast kills at least 75: officials
CLEAN : IS claimed Baghdad blast kills at least 75: officials
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CLEAN : Bangladesh denies IS link after hostage bloodbath
CLEAN : Bangladesh denies IS link after hostage bloodbath
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Migrants in Greece observe Ramadan
At the end of the first day of Ramadan, refugees and migrants ate dinner at a camp in the Greek town of Evzoni, near the Macedonian border.While some families prepared food in the afternoon, those who could not afford to shop for food...
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Kabul Muslims prepare for first day of Ramadan
Afghan Muslims marked the start of the holy month of Ramadan on Monday, a time marked by intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts.Religious scholar Mohammad Nabi led prayers at Kabul's Blue Mosque on the first day of...
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Pakistan Muslims observe first day of Ramadan
Muslims across Pakistan on Tuesday observed the first day of the holy month of Ramadan with piety and religious fervour. In the southern port city of Karachi, the faithful thronged to local markets and shopping areas to get special food...
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Price hikes overshadow Ramadan preps in Pakistan
As Muslims in Pakistan prepare for the start of the holy month of Ramadan, rising food prices on basic items have become a concern for many families. Muslims fast during daylight hours in Ramadan and offer nightly prayers as well as...
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Five people killed in Pakistan mosque collapse
Five worshippers were killed and five injured when a steel shed in the courtyard of a central Karachi mosque collapsed on Friday, according to Pakistani police.Senior officer Muqaddas Haider said the incident occurred when the mosque was...
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Foreign hafizs recite Quran from memory for Ramadan
LEAD IN:A mosque in Bosnia has invited Quran reciters from across the Muslim world to take part in its 'mukabelas'.Hundreds gather every day to hear verses from the holy book read aloud by people who have memorised it in its...
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CLEAN : Palestinians cross from West Bank for Ramadan prayers
CLEAN : Palestinians cross from West Bank for Ramadan prayers
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CLEAN : In Aden residents celebrate Ramadan despite the conflict
CLEAN : In Aden residents celebrate Ramadan despite the conflict
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CLEAN : Yemen: Aden residents mark end of Ramadan
CLEAN : Yemen: Aden residents mark end of Ramadan
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CLEAN : Artillery fire hits rebel held Aleppo despite truce
CLEAN : Artillery fire hits rebel held Aleppo despite truce
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VOICED : Attacks keep millions away from famed Egypt tourist sites
Said Ramadan has lost count of how much hes borrowed just to stay afloat while other vendors at Gizas pyramids have already lost hope as jihadist attacks bring Egypts tourist industry to its knees