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Tunisians face costly Ramadan under first Islamist govt "These prices are unheard of! They are worse than the Ramadan heat wave," says Aisha, cradle in hand, sheltering from the blazing sun in Tunis' central market during the Muslim fasting month.

03 August 2012

Global travel industry gears up for Muslim tourist boom An expected worldwide boom in Muslim tourism is reflected in the growing availability of amenities such as halal spas and airport prayer rooms.

01 August 2012

Indonesian police arrest 62 over Ramadan bar attack Indonesian police said Monday they had arrested 62 people, most of them minors, involved in attacking a bar in south Jakarta for serving alcohol during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.

31 July 2012

Obama praises Muslim democracy-fighters US President Barack Obama on Friday praised the courage of dissidents fighting for democracy in Muslim countries, in a message marking the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

23 July 2012

Two killed in Thai south as Ramadan starts Two civilians were killed and four wounded in bomb and shooting attacks in southern Thailand, a military spokesman said Friday, as the region marked the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

20 July 2012

Sept. 11 hearing postponed for Ramadan: lawyer A preliminary hearing for five men accused in the 9/11 attacks has been postponed for 10 days due to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

18 July 2012

Kazakhstan athletes will not fast during Olympics Kazakhstan athletes will observe the sawm (keep a fast) straight after London Olympic Games.

16 July 2012

Prime-Minister Massimov congratulated Kazakhstan on Eid ul-Fitr On this joyous occasion Eid ul-Fitr May Allah bless You with happiness and grace your home with warmth and peace: Prime-Minister Karim Massimov.

30 August 2011

PM Massimov address to Muslims before Laylat al-Qadir (Night of Power) Laylat al-Qadir observed by night-long prayer, Qur'an recitation, and special acts of charity.

27 August 2011

Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated Kazakh citizens on beginning of Ramadan President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev wished peace and accord to all the Kazakhs and well-being in every family.

03 August 2011

Lama Sharif congratulated Muslims of Kazakhstan on Ramadan Head of the Agency for Religious Affairs called Kazakhstan citizens to be merciful and compassionate, provide aid to those in need and do good deeds.

01 August 2011

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