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              Islam

              All the latest news and stories on Islam, including festivals and holiday dates

              Pilgrims perform umrah around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday. Reuters

              The timeless character of Hajj

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              Launched in 2004, the Al Burda Award offers a platform for winning artists, including at Expo 2020. Photo: Leslie Pableo / The National

              Free verse and modern calligraphy part of Al Burda Award's growing art family

              CultureMay 24, 2026
              Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during Hajj. Reuters
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              Hajj for men and women: What differs during the pilgrimage?

              LifestyleMay 22, 2026
              Morning prayers at Bani Hashim Mosque in Abu Dhabi during Eid Al Fitr. Victor Besa / The National

              What is the difference between Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha?

              LifestyleMay 18, 2026
              'Rahma': The Arabic word for mercy also displays empathy and compassion

              'Rahma', or mercy, also displays empathy and compassion

              CultureMay 15, 2026
              Pilgrims climb Jabal Al Nour to visit Cave Hira during Hajj in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
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              Five historic places to visit in Makkah beyond Hajj and Umrah

              CultureMay 02, 2026
              Islamic charity represents a renewable and predictable source of funding that dwarfs current humanitarian requirements. Andrew Parsons for The National

              How Islamic philanthropy is reshaping global giving

              CommentMarch 23, 2026
              A police officer stands in front of Finsbury Park Mosque in London. The UK charity regulator will also receive new powers to address extremism. PA

              UK adopts new anti-Muslim hostility definition as hate crimes rise

              UKMarch 10, 2026
              Worshippers gather for Friday prayers in Al Qasba Mosque in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
              Play01:47

              Thousands attend Friday prayers across UAE despite security alerts

              UAEMarch 06, 2026
              Islamic Centre of England, in Maida Vale, west London, held commemorations following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran. The National

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              UKMarch 02, 2026
              Let this year's Ramadan feel lighter, quieter and closer to its true spirit

              Let this year's Ramadan feel lighter, quieter and closer to its true spirit

              CommentFebruary 27, 2026
              Morning prayers on the first day of Ramadan at Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan mosque in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh for The National

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              UAEFebruary 18, 2026
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              UAEFebruary 16, 2026
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              All you need to know about Ramadan 2026 in the UAE

              UAEFebruary 11, 2026
              Melanie Ward was the subject of social media threats after voicing support for the Kirkcaldy Islamic Centre in Fife. Alamy

              Labour MP threatened over support for Islamic centre after racist attack

              UKJanuary 12, 2026
              Leicestershire Police officers Hafsah Abba-Gana and Seher Nas wearing the Blue Light Hijab. Leicestershire Police

              UK police introduce ‘Blue Light Hijab’ with magnetic release to protect officers

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