Eid Mubarak! Kul'am wa enta bi-khair! Here are some traditional or common Arabic greetings that one may use or come across during these days of Eid al-Adha. For those ... Read More

On Saturday, the pilgrims will move again before sunrise, this time back to Mina. Here they throw their stone pebbles at pillars that represent the temptations of Satan. The ... Read More

On Friday, the second day of the pilgrimage, the pilgrims will leave Mina just after dawn to travel to the Plain of Arafat for the culminating experience of the Hajj. More: ... Read More

This Friday will mark the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah (the month of Hajj), which is also called the Day of Arafat. This day is the culminating event of the ... Read More

Thursday marks the beginning of the official rites of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, the Hajj. On Thursday, over 2 million pilgrims from around the world will be walking or ... Read More

Virginia Congressman Virgil Goode has publicly criticized plans for a newly-elected member of Congress to hold the Qur'an during his swearing-in ceremony. Rep.-elect Keith Ellison (D-MN), a long-time convert ... Read More

Friday marked the first day of the "Month of Hajj" (Dhul-Hijjah) in the Islamic calendar. Dhul-Hijjah is the last month of the Islamic year, and marks the period of ... Read More

The Hajj Central Committee in Saudi Arabia has reported that as of Saturday, a record 885,000 pilgrims have arrived in the country for this year's Hajj. Even more pilgrims ... Read More

In the Qur'an, stories about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (called 'Isa in Arabic) are abundant. The Qur'an recalls his miraculous birth, his teachings, the miracles he performed ... Read More

During the holiday season, many businesses and communities attempt to create nondenominational displays, containing not only the Christian cross, but other religious symbols as well. After all, the Christians ... Read More

At the end of the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). In 2006, Eid al-Adha will begin on ... Read More

The word jihad is heard often on the news these days, used to describe wanton violence and organized murder of people because of their religious or political beliefs. "Holy ... Read More

Looking for something to do during the upcoming winter holidays? This updated list of events includes Islamic conferences, seminars, writing contests, and more – for this winter and beyond.

As Christians around the world approach the holiday season, this question often comes up: Do Muslims believe in the virgin birth of Jesus? And if they do, why ... Read More