Prince Charles pays tribute to father Prince Philip in heartfelt Ramadan message

Prince Charles paid a touching tribute to his father Prince Philip in a video message marking the end of Ramadan and said that like so many families this year, his own will also have an ’empty seat at their dinner table.’  In a heartfelt address made during a virtual Iftar – the communal breaking of … Read more

Mosque ‘banned women while keeping doors open to men during Ramadan’

Mosque ‘banned women while keeping doors open to men during Ramadan’ – as female Muslim activist with MBE claims rule is ‘not due to Covid’ but sexist ‘mindset’ at Islamic Centre Jamia Masjid and Islamic Centre in Slough, Berkshire, closed its women’s area Masjid said closure made to comply with Covid rules – men’s area … Read more

Mosque in sexism storm after ‘banning female worshippers during Ramadan’

Mosque in sexism storm after ‘banning female worshippers during Ramadan while keeping doors open for men’ Jamia Masjid and Islamic Centre in Slough, Berkshire, closed its women’s area Masjid said closure made to comply with Covid rules – men’s area remains open  Worshipper Julie Siddiqi MBE claims the decision stems from a sexist ‘mindset’  By … Read more

Socially-distanced Ramadan: Worshippers pray in Mecca after last year saw places of worship closed

Muslims began marking Ramadan with communal prayers on Tuesday in a socially distanced contrast to the empty mosques of a year ago when Islam’s holiest month coincided with the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Pictures last year showed the central courtyard of the Great Mosque of Mecca deserted as Muslims were forced to celebrate Ramadan in … Read more

Socially-distanced Ramadan: Worshippers pray in Mecca after last year saw places of worship closed

Muslims began marking Ramadan with communal prayers on Tuesday in a socially distanced contrast to the empty mosques of a year ago when Islam’s holiest month coincided with the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Pictures last year showed the central courtyard of the Great Mosque of Mecca deserted as Muslims were forced to celebrate Ramadan in … Read more

Nighttime Covid jabs planned for Muslims during Ramadan

Plans for a night-time vaccine drive during Ramadan are being drawn up by No10 amid fears uptake among Muslims could plummet during the religious festival. Officials are concerned that vaccine hesitancy within ethnic minority groups could be even greater during the month-long fast, which lasts from April 12 to May 12. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain … Read more

Vicky Pattison dons a bejewelled unicorn headpiece in a Halloween snap with her beau Ercan Ramadan

Vicky Pattison dons a dazzling unicorn horn as she cuddles up to zombie beau Ercan Ramadan in sweet throwback Halloween snap By Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 14:40 GMT, 31 October 2020 | Updated: 14:57 GMT, 31 October 2020 She is currently enjoying a couple’s retreat with her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan.  Yet Vicky Pattison and … Read more

Vicky Pattison opts for a laid back look as she steps out for a stroll with boyfriend Ercan Ramadan

Vicky Pattison opts for a laid back look as she steps out for a stroll with her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan in Manchester By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 22:09 BST, 3 October 2020 | Updated: 22:09 BST, 3 October 2020 Vicky Pattison cut a casual figure as she stepped out with her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan … Read more

Mecca deserted during Ramadan as Muslims are forced to celebrate in isolation because of coronavirus

Mecca is deserted during Ramadan as Muslims around the world are forced to celebrate in isolation due to coronavirus lockdowns The holy month is taking place under unprecedented circumstances this year Millions of Muslims who would usually pray in mosques aren’t allowed  The central courtyard at Mecca, the Prophet Muhammad’s birthplace, is empty  Here’s how … Read more

Muslims around the world celebrate a Ramadan like no other amid coronavirus crisis

Muslims around the world are celebrating a Ramadan like no other as the Holy Month begins amid unprecedented restrictions due to coronavirus. Countries across the globe have enforced lockdowns and strict social distancing rules to limit the spread of the deadly bug. King Salman of Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest shrines, said he is … Read more