In many parts of the world, Friday may simply mark the end of a busy workweek or the start of a relaxing weekend. But for ...

He is not the only one beginning the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer and charity Saturday with a heavy heart — but also hope.

This single act is symbolic of the possibilities within Islam." Those who attended were said to be evenly divided between men and women. Most women wore the traditional Muslim headscarf and robes.

In Islam, Fajr is the first prayer of the day, one of the five daily obligatory prayers for Muslims. The Fajr adhan — the call to prayer — begins right at dawn, and is to be performed before ...