When clocks in the U.S. spring forward on March 8, the daily rhythm of fasting will suddenly shift by an hour.

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

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.

The first night of Ramadan begins this evening, marking the start of a month‑long sunrise‑to‑sunset fast for Muslims. Today is also Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, a Christian season often observed through fasting and reflection leading up to Easter.

Muslim Palestinians in Gaza are preparing for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan under a fragile ceasefire deal.

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.

This week brings Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that marks the beginning of Lent — the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians. During services emphasizing reflection,

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.

The sighting of a crescent moon determines the beginning of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Here's when to see the "Ramadan moon" in the post-sunset sky.