This week, with the start of Ramadan, Muslims from Indonesia to Michigan begin fasting from sunrise to sunset in observance of one of the religions' primary holidays.

US President Barak Obama offers his “warmest greetings” to the Muslims who are observing the holy month of Ramadan in the United States and abroad.

With Ramadan knocking at the door, Dhaka city dwellers hurry to buy items they need to prepare iftar.

Barefoot, with sweat pouring down their naked chests, 50 men slave in the depths of the Central African forest digging for diamonds in a sandy pit half the size of a football pitch.

The night of records or Shab-e-Barat is a major day for devout Muslims all over the world. But another part of this day, especially in Bangladesh, is the affection that is circulated among neighbours and relatives. Sweetmeat and bread (roti) is distributed door to door come alive with a celebration of the divine.

Rohingya, other survivors of dangerous boat voyages from Burma and Bangladesh describe horrific treatment by unscrupulous traffickers, says Human Rights Watch.

Malaysian authorities find 139 graves, and signs of torture, in more than two dozen squalid human trafficking camps suspected to have been used by gangs.

Thai police arrest the mayor of Padang Besar, southern border sub district, alleging he is the key player of human-trafficking ring and detention camps where graves of Rohingya muslim have been found, reports phuketwan.com.

A judge rules that New York City's buses must display a controversial ad that refers to Muslims killing Jews.

Vatican says force may be necessary to stop attacks on Christians and other Middle East minorities by Islamic State (IS) if no political solution is found.