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‘Breaking the law is a resigning matter’

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

13 Apr 2022

Asian Muslims break their fast in a food hall on the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Dubai, 14 September 2007. The world's 1.2 billion Muslims marked the first Friday of the holy

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In Depth

When does Ramadan start in 2022?

The holiest month in the Islamic calendar is marked by fasting from dawn until dusk

30 Mar 2022

Muslim pilgrims wait for the start of prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca during the hajj

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In Depth

When is Eid al-Adha and how is it celebrated?

The ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’ marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage

14 Jul 2021

Thai Muslims release hundred of balloons after a morning prayer marking the start of the Islamic feast of Eid al-fitr

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In Depth

Eid al-Fitr 2019: everything you need to know

The end of Ramadan is celebrated with feasts, gifts and a wealth of ancient traditions

4 Jun 2019

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In Depth

Should GCSE and A-levels be timetabled around Ramadan?

Christian group angered by decision to move exam dates to accommodate fasting Muslims

7 Jan 2016

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In Brief

IS hang children from pole' for eating during Ramadan

Two boys were reportedly strung up outside the offices of the religious police in Syria

23 Jun 2015

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21:Muslim men pray after a speach by the Islamic Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community Mirza Masroor Ahmad at Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden on September 21, 20

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In Depth

Muslim prayer broadcast: provocation or publicity stunt?

Broadcaster says murder of drummer Lee Rigby informed decision to broadcast Islamic invocation

2 Jul 2013

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Ramadan

‘Breaking the law is a resigning matter’

When does Ramadan start in 2022?

When is Eid al-Adha and how is it celebrated?

Eid al-Fitr 2019: everything you need to know

Should GCSE and A-levels be timetabled around Ramadan?

IS hang children from pole' for eating during Ramadan

Muslim prayer broadcast: provocation or publicity stunt?

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