Washington: US President Barack Obama has praised Muslim-Americans for their contributions in helping build the country, saying Islam has contributed to the character of America. At an Iftar hosted b

Violence in Baghdad and north of the capital killed at least 37 people on Monday, the country's bloodiest day in three weeks after Al-Qaeda's front group in Iraq warned it sought to retake territory.

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

Muslims in Kerala will celebrate Id-ul-Fitr on Wednesday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

The owners of 39 hotels, canteens and eateries in Pakistan's Punjab province were arrested and sent to jail for violating an ordinance that bars eating and serving food in public during the Islamic ho

The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Monday across the Gulf region, religious authorities in UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have declared.

The beginning of the month was announced by the UAE's moon