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Eid al-Adha 2014: Facts on Islamic festival commemorating Abraham's willingness to follow Allah's command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.

Eid al-Adha 2016: Why is Bakrid celebrated on 2 different days?

Muslims in India will celebrate Eid al-Adha on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Sep 12, 2016

Hajj 2016: More than 2 million Muslims gather at Mount Arafat for the important ritual [PHOTOS]

On Monday, the pilgrims will perform the ritual of throwing pebbles at the pillar on the Jamaraat Bridge in Mina.

Sep 12, 2016

Read the full speech Swami Vivekananda delivered on communal harmony on Sept. 11, 1893 in Chicago [PHOTO]

The speech becomes all the more poignant after terrorists attacked the U.S, on the same date 108 years later, leading to widespread communal tensions.

Sep 11, 2016

Eid al-Adha: Best Quran quotes, messages, wishes, greetings to be shared on Bakrid (Bakr Eid)

Muslim devotees symbolically sacrifice lambs, goats, rams or other animals on Eid al-Adha.

Sep 11, 2016

Why do Muslims sacrifice animals during Eid al Adha?

Eid al-Adha 2016: Why do Muslims sacrifice animals this time of the year?

Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Sept. 12 and Sept.13 depending on the geographical location.

Sep 9, 2016

Hijab, Niqab or Burqa? The most common veils for Muslim women explained

There are many different veils worn throughout the world by Muslim women. IBTimes UK takes a look at the four most common ones, what they are and where do they come from.

Sep 9, 2016

Hajj 2016 live streaming: Where to watch Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca, Mount Arafat [VIDEO]

Nearly 1.5 million Muslims from around the world are expected to gather this year for Hajj.

Sep 8, 2016

Eid al-Adha 2016: US Muslims 'relieved' after Eid holiday declared on Sept. 12

Muslims across the world will celebrate Eid al-Adha on Sept. 12.

Sep 7, 2016

Hajj: Why Saudi Arabia is stepping up security for this years pilgrimage

Disaster struck in September 2015 as two groups of pilgrims collided at a crossroads of two a narrow streets killing at least 2,426 people. There are various factors that affected the stampede including: pilgrims rushing to complete the time-sensitive rituals, heat and exhaustion, masses of people pushing in opposite directions, and confusion of first-timers. This hasnt been the only incident; hundreds of other pilgrims have been killed during the same ceremony in years past but 2015â€™s disaster was the deadliest at Mina since 1990 when 1,426 people died. This year Saudi Arabia have to step up security after Iran called its organisers incompetent. Iran, Saudi Arabiaâ€™s regional rival, blamed the disaster on organisersâ€™ incompetence straining international relations.

Sep 7, 2016

Evening Wrap: Iranian leader Khamenei calls Saudi royals 'evil'; Eid al-Adha holiday changed; India may shun Champions Trophy, and more

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Sep 7, 2016

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Eid al-Adha 2016: Why is Bakrid celebrated on 2 different days?

Hajj 2016: More than 2 million Muslims gather at Mount Arafat for the important ritual [PHOTOS]

Read the full speech Swami Vivekananda delivered on communal harmony on Sept. 11, 1893 in Chicago [PHOTO]

Eid al-Adha: Best Quran quotes, messages, wishes, greetings to be shared on Bakrid (Bakr Eid)

Eid al-Adha 2016: Why do Muslims sacrifice animals this time of the year?

Hijab, Niqab or Burqa? The most common veils for Muslim women explained

Hajj 2016 live streaming: Where to watch Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca, Mount Arafat [VIDEO]

Eid al-Adha 2016: US Muslims 'relieved' after Eid holiday declared on Sept. 12

Hajj: Why Saudi Arabia is stepping up security for this years pilgrimage

Evening Wrap: Iranian leader Khamenei calls Saudi royals 'evil'; Eid al-Adha holiday changed; India may shun Champions Trophy, and more

Hajj 2016: Stunning aerial view of the Kaaba before the start of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca

Eid al-Adha 2016: Central government changes official Bakr Id holiday as the month of Dhu al-Hijjah begins a day late

Imagine a world without Muslims? Someone did, and its going viral!

Eid al-Adha 2016: Now order sacrifices online; where to download the app

Supreme Court relief for MS Dhoni over his depiction on magazine cover as god