Ramadan

240,000 Hari Raya Puasa prayer spaces available across 3 sessions at Singapore mosques

An additional 24,000 prayer spaces will be available at up to 49 supplementary venues.

Iran’s new supreme leader ‘lightly injured’ but active, Iranian official says

An Iranian woman holding a poster of new Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen by Iranians since his selection on March 8 by a clerical assembly.

In south-east Pakistan, Ramadan brings Hindus and Muslims closer

Mr Mohan Lal Malhi (2L), a Hindu caretaker of a Sufi shrine, breaking his fast during the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan at Mithi in the Tharparkar district of Sindh province.

Longer, bigger, louder: Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars morph from food stops into full-scale experiences

The scale has become part of the attraction, and the walk itself as much a draw as the food.

Trending Food

10 of the best eats across 8 Ramadan bazaars

Highlights from the Ramadan bazaars include (clockwise from top left) Roti Boyan, assorted kueh, Roti Kirai and Nasi Jenganan.

Field Notes from Jakarta

Preacher talent show enlivens the wee hours in Indonesia

hbshow - On Feb 19, the latest season of reality show Aksi Indonesia premiered, introducing the Gua Hira group — one of seven teams into which the 28 contestants are divided. From left: Agung from Serdang Bedagai, Ainia from Lebak, Ozan from Samarinda and Sutan from Jakarta.

CREDIT: INDOSIAR/YOUTUBE

Leeds call for fans to respect pause for players to break fast

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Manchester City - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - February 28, 2026 A big screen displays a message as play stops to allow players to break their fast for Ramadan REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Food and drinks we sampled for under $10 at the Ramadan Bazaars

TL;DR took up the challenge to try out a meal for less than $10 at three different Ramadan bazaars in Singapore.

Are 2026 Ramadan bazaars worth checking out?

cyeramadan - Entrance to the Bazaria Marsiling Ramadan Bazaar near Woodlands MRT

CREDIT: CHOO YING ERN

In Indonesia, non-Muslims join race to buy Ramadan bazaar snacks

kttakjil - Vendor serves a customer at the popular takjil market in the Bendungan Hilir neighborhood of Central Jakarta on Feb 25, 2026.
ST PHOTO: KARINA TEHUSIJARANA

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