Stunning night-time photos of Muslim pilgrims near Hira Cave

Stunning night-time photos of Muslim pilgrims near Hira Cave

By l0gikal on from www.dailymail.co.uk

With the holy city of Mecca lit up spectacularly in the background, hundreds of devout Muslim pilgrims make their way up sacred Noor Mountain ahead of the annual Haj rituals which are set begin later this week.
The mountain, known in Arabic as Jabal-al-noor or the Mountain of Light is the site of Hira Cave which is where Muslims believe Mohammed received his first revelations from God through the angel Gabriel.
Millions of pilgrims are set to descend on Mecca this week to perform the haj, the world's largest annual gathering of any kind which authorities in Saudi Arabia insist will not be affected by instability shaking the region.


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Lady Gaga makes a fashion statement by wearing a burka! [pics]

Lady Gaga makes a fashion statement by wearing a burka! [pics]

By HijabGirl on from www.dailymail.co.uk

No one assumes Lady Gaga is Muslim, but she sure made a fashion statement recently! Lady Gaga was recently seen wearing a burka and hijab recently.
Ramadan 2012 - In Focus - The Atlantic

Ramadan 2012 - In Focus - The Atlantic

By uzzie on from www.theatlantic.com

Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, will come to a close this weekend with the observation of a festival called Eid al-Fitr
21 Ramadan Images From Around the World

21 Ramadan Images From Around the World

By l0gikal on from mediagallery.usatoday.com

21 Ramadan images from around the world
The Pakistan Floods - Six Months Afterwards (TIME photos)

The Pakistan Floods - Six Months Afterwards (TIME photos)

By l0gikal on from www.time.com

The long-term challenge is to help the Pakistani people rebuild their lives with focus shifting to infrastructure, agriculture and basic living standards.
30 days through Muslim America, a photo essay

30 days through Muslim America, a photo essay

By l0gikal on from www.boingboing.net

Bassam Tariq: During Ramadan last year, Aman Ali and I visited 30 mosques in 30 days around New York City. This year, while I was in Pakistan, we decided on a whim to revisit that adventure, but this time, take on the rest of America. We didn't know what we were getting ourselves into.

The following photos come from our month-long road trip through Muslim America.
Millions of Muslims across the world gather together to mark end of Ramadan

Millions of Muslims across the world gather together to mark end of Ramadan

By Saladin on from www.dailymail.co.uk

Far from the din and controversy embroiling interfaith relations in the West, Muslims worldwide thronged mosques, cafes and parks in a solemn and joyful end to the fasting month.
Pakistan in need - The Big Picture

Pakistan in need - The Big Picture

By Saladin on from www.boston.com

The devastating floods that have rolled through Pakistan for over a month now have left a disaster of massive scale in their wake. For a time, an area the size of England was submerged - one fifth of all the land in Pakistan. Although immediate loss of life remains relatively low (near 2,000 according to reports), damages from loss exceed $43 billion, almost one quarter of Pakistan's GDP. Hopefully this collection of photographs from just the past week in Pakistan can help convey some of the stories behind the numbers. One way you can help is by texting "SWAT" to 50555 from your mobile phone to give $10 to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) - more ways to help linked below entry. (43 photos total)
Ramadan 2010: 45 Amazing Images

Ramadan 2010: 45 Amazing Images

By Saladin on from www.boston.com

Muslim men and women across the world are currently observing Ramadan, a month long celebration of self-purification and restraint. During Ramadan, the Muslim community fast, abstaining from food, drink, smoking and sex between sunrise and sunset. Muslims break their fast after sunset with an evening meal called Iftar, where a date is the first thing eaten followed by a traditional meal. During this time, Muslims are also encouraged to read the entire Quran, to give freely to those in need, and strengthen their ties to God through prayer. The goal of the fast is to teach humility, patience and sacrifice, and to ask forgiveness, practice self-restraint, and pray for guidance in the future. This year, Ramadan will continue until Thursday, September 9th. (45 photos total)
Scenes from Ramadan (24 images)

Scenes from Ramadan (24 images)

By HijabGirl on from blogs.tampabay.com

Muslims throughout the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, fasting from dawn till dusk. Here are 24 images from around the world, that show scenes from Ramadan.

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