Oct 1st, 2008 · Last month, more than 100 Somalis were fired for walking off the job at a meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colo. They were protesting the company for not allowing breaks to pray at sunset during Ramadan. Now they are in the first stages of filing a class-action lawsuit.
Sep 29th, 2008 · During the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset — breaking their fast with a traditional feast. We'll hear how one Muslim American family prepares the Iftar meal.
Oct 11th, 2007 · For much of the Muslim world, Thursday is the final day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. In Istanbul, it's a festive time -- celebrated with special foods, street fairs and bumper cars. Ivan Watson sends this audio postcard.
Oct 10th, 2007 · This is a sweet time of year for Muslims. Literally. Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month of sunrise-to-sunset fasting. In Pakistan, it is called the "festival of sweets." Shomial Ahmad shares some of her favorite Eid treats.
Sep 26th, 2007 · US military spokesmen acknowledge Iraqi insurgents have escalated attacks over the past week or so, since the beginning of Ramadan. The Ramadan offensive has been a hallmark of the insurgency.
Sep 21st, 2007 · Family gatherings during the celebration of Ramadan create prime opportunities for TV programming in the Middle East. This year, at least three satire shows have aired in Iraq, all deeply critical of political leaders. The audience loves the shows.
Oct 31st, 2006 · More than 100 members of the U.S. force in Iraq were killed in October, making it the deadliest month for U.S. forces there since January 2005. Sectarian violence raged throughout the month-long Ramadan, despite a beefed-up U.S. presence. This month, Vice President Cheney and others have objected to media coverage of the casualties.
Oct 30th, 2006 · The U.S. military has announced the death of its 101st service member to die in Iraq this month. The number is the highest monthly death toll since January 2005. The grim milestone came as violence returned to Baghdad after a lull that followed the end of Ramadan.