Ramzan

Boston blasts probe: Father of Chechen immigrant shot by FBI says he thinks son was tortured

Reuters | Friday May 24, 2013

The father of a Chechen immigrant killed during questioning over his links with one of the Boston Marathon bombings suspects said on Thursday he plans to travel to the United States where he thinks his son was tortured and killed.

Chechnya strongman calls Boston bombing suspects 'devils'

Agence France Presse | Tuesday May 7, 2013

Chechnya's strongman leader Ramzan Kadyrov on Monday called the two ethnic-Chechen Boston Marathon bombing suspects "devils" who had nothing to do with his republic on the southern edge of Russia.

Chechen strongman taunts referee, apologises later

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 19, 2013

Ramzan Kadyrov took control of the public address system during a home match played by his local football team, Terek Grozny, and hurled abuses at the referee.

Malala's friends jubilant at her recovery

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 7, 2013

Kainat Riaz and Shazia Ramzan, the two fellow students who were injured when Taliban shot at teenaged rights activist Malala Yousafzai, are overwhelmed with the news of the rapid recovery of their 15-year-old friend in Britain.

Ramzan: A quick and healthy meal

Mid-day, Mumbai | Monday August 13, 2012

According to Arsalans's executive Chef, Sarafat Ali, chana makes for an obvious healthy option during Ramzan.

Kya Super Kool Hai Hum collects a kool Rs 23 crore in opening weekend

Mid-Day | Tuesday July 31, 2012

Ekta Kapoor has proved that she can get outstanding numbers for even an average film like Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum based only on its promotions.

Healthy eats during Ramzan

Mid-day, Mumbai | Wednesday August 1, 2012

Ramzan is here and with it comes the season of Iftaar parties and deep-fried goodies. But this year, Moeena Halim urges you to skip all things unhealthy. Here are four healthy Iftaar recipes for you.

Pakistani daily criticises outdated law

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 31, 2012

Two men being hauled up for having soft drinks by the police under a Ramzan law has been criticised by a leading Pakistani daily that rued "how injudicious legislation emboldens those inclined towards intolerance and hardens their attitudes".

Pak police assault two men for having soft drink during Ramzan

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 29, 2012

Two men were detained and assaulted by policemen in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad for having a soft drink at a popular tourist spot during the period of fasting in the Islamic holy month of Ramzan.

How do you fast for Ramzan when there's neither dawn nor dusk?

Associated Press | Tuesday July 24, 2012

In Rovaniemi, a northern Finland town that straddles the Arctic Circle, the sun rises around 3:20 a.m. and sets about 11:20pm. That means Muslims who observe Ramadan could be required to go without food or drink for 20 hours.

No ban on women shopping alone in Pakistan during Ramzan

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday July 22, 2012

Officials in Pakistan's northwest tribal region have refuted media reports that said women have been banned from going out for shopping alone during the holy month of Ramzan.

Muslims in Kerala observe Ramzan fast

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 21, 2012

Muslims in Kerala began their Ramzan fast on Saturday.

Respect Ramzan fast or be expelled, Saudi Arabia warns non-Muslims

Associated Press | Saturday July 21, 2012

Saudi authorities warned non-Muslim expatriates on Friday, the first day of Ramadan, not to eat, drink, or smoke in public until the end of the Muslim holy month's sunrise-to-sunset fast - or face expulsion.

Most Arab states start Ramadan today

Press Trust of India | Friday July 20, 2012

Friday will be the first day of the the holy month of Ramadan in most Arab countries, religious authorities announced on Thursday.

Haleem

Tuesday July 31, 2012

Haleem is traditional recipe that people eat during the days of Ramzan. A flavorful recipe with lamb or mutton, wheat, dal and a variety of masalas.