Most observant Muslims avoid alcohol in any form, even small amounts that are sometimes used in cooking. How did such a strict prohibition against alcohol develop in Islam?

Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, will take place in January 2006. At this time, visas are being issued, plane reservations confirmed, and supplies being purchased. Three million ... Read More

If you plan on traveling for Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) this year, these books and multimedia presentations are handy guides. The rituals of Hajj are complex, the schedule very demanding, ... Read More

REVERT2ISLAM writes, "I am a new revert to Islam, but was raised as a Christian with the rest of my brothers and sisters. I currently reside with my sister ... Read More

Travel arrangements for Hajj and Umrah must be done through a travel agency that has been approved in advance by the Saudi government authorities. This is to ensure that agencies ... Read More

ArabNews from Riyadh reports that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will hold a conference this month about the threat of avian flu to the region, particularly during the annual Hajj ... Read More

Ramadan is over, and preparations have begun for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the Hajj, which will take place in January 2006. The Saudi Embassy in Washington, DC will ... Read More

CNN reports that the Union of French Islamic Organizations has issued a fatwa (Islamic legal ruling) that rioting is forbidden, as it blindly attacks public and private property and threatens ... Read More

For near and distant loved ones, a free online Eid card is a perfect way to show you are thinking of them and wishing them well on this special day.

Many Asian, Middle Eastern, European, and North American countries will begin the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, on Thursday. Please check in your local area ... Read More