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Volunteers disinfect a mosque ahead of prayers during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Friday.

Muslims Around The World Face A Different Kind Of Ramadan

1:50pm April 24, 2020

by Scott Neuman

Observance of the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayer and festivities is being curtailed in many parts of the world due to COVID-19. But in some countries, the pandemic hasn't dissuaded the faithful.

A pop-up bakery in the town of Shoubak, Jordan, offers traditional Ramadan dessert known as qatayef a day before the start of the holy month.

Charity Gains New Importance For Muslims Observing Ramadan Amid Economic Shutdowns

1:18pm April 24, 2020

by Jane Arraf

Giving to the poor is an essential part of the holy month, which began Friday, and with so many people thrown out of work, observers say it's particularly needed now.

Pastor, Imam Discuss COVID-19's Effect On Followers

6:15am April 24, 2020

NPR's David Greene talks to Reverend Irene Munroe of Massachusetts and Imam Khalid Latif of New York City about grappling with profound loss in their communities, and their experiences with COVID-19.

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Muslims Mark Ramadan During Coronavirus Pandemic

6:08am April 24, 2020

by Jane Arraf

Ramadan has begun for Muslims around the world. In the Middle East, the month of fasting and prayer is deeply altered by restrictions intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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Dozens of worshippers pray outside the Haidari Mosque in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.

Pakistan Calls Off Limits On Mosque Attendance In Time For Ramadan

1:59pm April 23, 2020

The clampdown on public gatherings was openly defied by clerics and worshippers. Now the government has changed the rules as the holy month is about to begin.

Indian policemen stand guard on a deserted road in New Delhi as India remains under lockdown over the coronavirus.

Blamed For Coronavirus Outbreak, Muslims In India Come Under Attack

11:30am April 23, 2020

by Lauren Frayer

In India, Muslims have been accused of deliberately spreading the virus. Many say they have faced increased discrimination, harassment and attacks.

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Sarah Alfaham and her husband Mohamed Ahmed decorated their home for Ramadan.

Ramadan, A Month About Community For Many Muslims, Goes Virtual

5:00am April 23, 2020

by Leila Fadel

From drive-through iftars, to card exchanges, Muslims adapt traditions to try to find a sense of community while staying apart.

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Ramadan, A Holiday Of Nightly Togetherness, Falls Under A Time Of Staying Apart

4:13pm April 22, 2020

by Leila Fadel

For Muslims, Ramadan is about gathering each evening to break the day's fast and come together as a community. But the coronavirus is forcing people to rethink connection while staying apart.

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Amish Cheese Maker Moves To Online Sales — Without The Internet

3:43pm April 22, 2020

by Kyle S. Mackie

Balancing retail and distancing as part of a very insular community in New York state

Church Closings Due To Epidemic Become The New Religious Freedom Frontier

5:12pm April 20, 2020

by Tom Gjelten

Government orders to restrict religious gatherings have emerged as a new religious freedom issue. Churches have filed lawsuits claiming that such restrictions violate the First Amendment.