Tuesday night marks the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and in Rolling Meadows one Islamic school has been busy giving back and getting kids excited.

Ramadan has begun in Gaza under a fragile ceasefire deal, but many say the joyous spirit of the month has disappeared.

As Ramadan begins, traditional lanterns called fawanees brighten Cairo. They have become a symbol of Ramadan and are an almost-mandatory home decoration for the holy month in Egypt.

As Ramadan and Lent begin on the same day this year, religious experts advise Muslims and Christians to learn more about each other.

More than 1 million Muslims in New York City, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, marked the start of Ramadan Wednesday.

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will observe Ramadan as he runs the nation’s largest city, blending his faith into his public life.

Willmar area residents are invited to participate in the second annual community Ramadan iftar on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 5:30 p.m. The event, "Unity Through Sharing," is dedicated to community,

Matches will briefly stop during a natural pause in play to allow Muslim players to break their fast - as has been the case since 2021 across English football.