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.

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 ...