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

Sohail, a Muslim mall employee in West Valley City, Utah, was stabbed multiple times in what investigators say was an attack fuelled by hate. Photo: GoFundMe

Muslim mall worker in Utah stabbed in 'targeted attack'

USJuly 15, 2026

Umayyad Mosque in the Syrian capital Damascus is popular with tourists. Ahmed Falaha / The National

02:37

The mosque of seven fires: Syria's Umayyad gem enters new era of restoration

MENAJune 12, 2026

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

The timeless character of Hajj

EditorialMay 25, 2026

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

02:22

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

01:47

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

London Khamenei commemorations trigger backlash

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

Ramadan and Lent beginning together is ‘powerful sign’ to spread peace

UAEFebruary 18, 2026

An astronomer looks out for the Ramadan crescent moon in Dubai's Mushrif Park. Pawan Singh / The National

Eid Al Fitr: How UAE Moon-sighting committee decides when festival starts

UAEFebruary 16, 2026

The 27th night of Ramadan 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

All you need to know about Ramadan 2026 in the UAE

UAEFebruary 11, 2026

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