Darboe calls for continuous work for prosperity

Darboe calls for continuous work for prosperity

The below reads the full text of his message: My Dear Brothers and Sisters in The Gambia, As we celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, I extend my warmest wishes to all Muslims and the entire Gambian nation. This blessed occasion reminds us of the values of faith, sacrifice, compassion, and unity that Ramadan instils in us.   Throughout this sacred month, we have fasted, prayed, and reflected on our duties to Allah …

Happy Eid! Norwegian TV celebrates the end of Ramadan.

By Bruce Bawer n March 31, Norway's biggest TV channel, state-owned NRK1, broadcast a special half-hour program, beginning at 9:15 PM — prime time, mind you! — entitled Festen etern fasten, or “The Party after the Fast.” The occasion was the end of Ramadan, the holy month of dawn-to-dusk fasting on the Islamic calendar, and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, during which Muslims celebrate the end of the fast. “Be a part of the year's Eid celebration!…

The end of the holy month of Ramadan is a highlight for the Muslim community. In Saint-Julien, the Karreeman family celebrated the Eid-Ul-Fitr in the purest tradition, highlighting the values of spirituality, generosity and conviviality. From the early hours of the morning, on Tuesday, April 1, the family members prepared for the prayer of the Eid, a solemn moment where everyone expresses gratitude after a month of fasting and devoteio ...

Focus, Fasting and Family: Island Muslim Shares His Experiences of Ramadan

Happy belated Eid ul-Fitr to those who have been celebrating in the Isle of Man. For those of you who don’t know, Eid means ‘festival of the breaking of the fast,’ and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It’s one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar. To find out more, I spoke to my friend Zahed. One of the most friendly, positive, and generous people I know. He’s one of those admirable souls that can manage to be …