They would later be called simply Shia Muslims. Others are called Sunni Muslims, from the word meaning “tradition.” Thus, the distinction between the groups hinges on their interpretation of ...

The story of a divisive Islamic ruler from ancient times, produced by a broadcaster in the Sunni kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has ...

Eid al-Fitr, however, will be celebrated Monday in Oman, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Algeria and Tunisia as the new moon could not be sighted. Iraq’s Sunni and Shia Muslims will also mark the festival on ...

Muslims in most Arab countries will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, on Sunday.

Deadly violence in Syria has once again spotlighted the Alawites, a secretive religious minority tied to Bashar al-Assad.

For nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, spiritual connection and community.

The human rights of religious minorities and others who do not conform to the interpretation of Islam prescribed by the ...

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar will celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Sunday, 30 March, after sighting the crescent moon, while Oman ...

Is a Shiite crescent extending from Beirut to Tehran emerging in the Middle East, as Sunni Arab leaders in Egypt ... is the infallible interpreter of Islam. An estimated 120 million Shiites ...

Lucknow: Members of Muslim community, both from Shia and Sunni sects, offered prayers on last Friday of Ramzan for Palestinians and condemned Israel a.