Ramadan

Make Halim Bhojon Bilash way (video)

Getting the best to eat is always a priority – even when it comes down to soothing the taste bud during Ramadan.
30 June 2015, 05:51 AM

Indonesia seeks to quieten noisy mosques during Ramadan

Indonesia has set up a team to investigate complaints that its mosques are too noisy according to Hussein Abdullah, vice president of the country's mosque council.
26 June 2015, 12:01 PM

What to do, and not to do during Ramadan

Follow these guidelines and don’t let Ramadan lead to compromises with your health and fitness.
25 June 2015, 06:23 AM

Fitra fixed at Tk 60

Fitra has been fixed at minimum Tk 60 per head this year.
24 June 2015, 11:34 AM

Best food practices in Ramadan (video)

Ramadan is upon us and Muslims all around the world have embarked in a month of fasting and abstinence. The Daily Star suggests some healthy practices to keep you fit and healthy this Ramadan.
24 June 2015, 09:28 AM

Today’s quote for Ramadan

Allah's Apostle said, "The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the breaking of the fast."
23 June 2015, 05:39 AM

Pakistan heatwave: Death toll over 800 in Sindh

The death toll from a heatwave in Pakistan's southern Sindh province passes 800, hospital officials say, as mortuaries reached capacity.
23 June 2015, 04:44 AM

Today’s quote for Ramadan

Allah's Apostle said, "Allah said, 'All the deeds of Adam's sons (people) are for them, except fasting which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.
22 June 2015, 08:08 AM

Watch out for electrolyte imbalance

In Ramadan, the body uses more energy as one carries on with his or her daily activities along with fasting. As a result, higher levels of perspiration and dehydration can cause electrolyte imbalance.
21 June 2015, 06:51 AM

Today’s quote for Ramadan

The Prophet said, "Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his fasting.)"
21 June 2015, 05:43 AM

Today’s quote for Ramadan

"(Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed number (Should be made up) from days later.
20 June 2015, 08:12 AM

Pregnant women can also fast if follow stricter routine

Pregnant women in the holy month of Ramadan face a dilemma whether they can fast without any implications.
20 June 2015, 07:31 AM

One Norwegian Muslim community's clever solution to an unusual geographic problem

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.
19 June 2015, 07:01 AM

Today’s quote for Ramadan

"(It was) the month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’aan, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong).
19 June 2015, 06:18 AM

FILL 'ER UP!

Ramadan is here and it's here with a challenge.
18 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Holy month of Ramadan

The month of self-abnegation, purification and spiritual salvation begins today. Devotees abstain from food or drink from dawn to dusk and devote in intense prayer seeking mercy and guidance from the Almighty.
18 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Obama greets Muslims on Ramadan

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.
18 June 2015, 15:51 PM

Regular food check drives in Ramadan: Minister

The government will carry out impromptu drives across the country to check on the quality of food during Ramadan for the sake of public health.
18 June 2015, 08:30 AM

Eviction drive at Karwan Bazar

About a hundred makeshift shops are evicted in a drive at Karwan Bazar kitchen market in Dhaka Thursday ahead of the start of Ramadan month.
18 June 2015, 05:18 AM

20 members of 'dope gang' held in Dhaka

Detectives arrest 20 members of an agyan (dope) party from different parts in Dhaka.
18 June 2015, 05:09 AM