Rocket sirens sound in Israel amid clashes with worshippers at al-Aqsa Mosque

Rocket sirens sound in Israel amid clashes with worshippers at al-Aqsa Mosque

Palestinians,Jordan and Egypt have condemned what they say was an attack on Palestinians praying at the mosque in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Meanwhile,three British men are being held in Taliban custody,including a so-called “danger tourist”.

Behind the scenes at Sydney’s month-long Ramadan night market

Behind the scenes at Sydney’s month-long Ramadan night market

It’s the biggest event of the year for Lakemba’s businesses as more than a million people flock to Haldon Street.

  • byAmber Schultz
Fasting is physically hard,but Ramadan’s true challenge is spiritual

Fasting is physically hard,but Ramadan’s true challenge is spiritual

Just as you take your car for a service every once in a while,the Islamic holy month gives your soul a spiritual service.

  • byAhmet Keskin
Fast break:How Ramadan brought the best out of Saad

Fast break:How Ramadan brought the best out of Saad

Fasting during Ramadan may not marry up with sports science and high performance,but the sceptics underestimate the power of Adam Saad’s mind and spirituality.

  • byAndrew Wu
With Ramadan over,families and non-Muslim friends get together

With Ramadan over,families and non-Muslim friends get together

Muslims in Melbourne marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan with prayers at mosques,then ended a month of fasting with meals with friends and relatives.

  • byCarolyn Webb andMatilda Finn
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‘New GFC’:Indonesia’s palm oil export ban amplifies food crisis

‘New GFC’:Indonesia’s palm oil export ban amplifies food crisis

As tens of millions of Indonesians celebrate the end of Ramadan with family feasts,Jakarta has taken a drastic step to address a cooking oil crisis.

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies
‘Huge issue’:The athletes juggling faith and sport

‘Huge issue’:The athletes juggling faith and sport

Muslim athletes such as Hakeem al-Araibi are used to fasting while playing during Ramadan every year,but can Australian sport support them better?

  • byLachlan Abbott
Clashes mar holy days as Israeli police enter flashpoint Jerusalem mosque

Clashes mar holy days as Israeli police enter flashpoint Jerusalem mosque

Tens of thousands of pilgrims have flocked to Jerusalem this week to celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan,Christian Easter and the Jewish Passover.

  • byJoseph Krauss
‘Never give up hope’:faith leaders share their religious messages

‘Never give up hope’:faith leaders share their religious messages

With religious leaders set to celebrate Easter,Passover and Ramadan,their overarching message is to not give up hope.

  • byNicole Precel andMichael Fowler
Coffee? No thanks! Jumping hurdles to negotiate Ramadan in the office
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Coffee? No thanks! Jumping hurdles to negotiate Ramadan in the office

The return to the office is a reminder of the awkwardness of celebrating Ramadan around well-meaning,non-fasting colleagues.

  • byNajma Sambul