Eid Al Fitr

A number of organisations got together at Eden Park on Sunday, August 19, 2012 to mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Called, ‘Auckland

Caring for the environment is an Islamic virtue, and with this in mind, local Muslims have adopted a stretch of riverside near Auckland Zoo. Members

“I love Ramadan, because it brings daddy home early,” says eight-year-old Latifa Mahmood, who goes to an independent school in New Zealand. She said it

Muslims living in various parts of the world will observe daylight Eid Al Fitr on or about August 20, 2012, following the end of the

Eid Ul Fitr marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan and gives Muslims a day to celebrate a great achievement, which they make

May Allah bless us all and grant that we use this Eid as a lens to focus on the good deeds, which have shone brightly

Mosque, a Muslim place of worship, is called, ‘Masjid’ in Islamic terminology. The word ‘Masjid’ means a place where believers prostrate as part of worship

One of the most important characteristics of Islam is its egalitarian approach to life, although sadly some countries and regions have compromised this glorious dictate

For Muslims, Ramadan is a great favour from Almighty Allah but it can only be considered as such if they observe it properly. Otherwise, the

Able Muslims fast during the entire month of Ramadan, primarily to gain piety (“O Believers! Fasting has been made obligatory upon you; so that you

The Holy month of Ramadan is a joyous occasion for many Muslims who make the effort to recite the entire Holy Quran through these four

Despite being the world’s most egalitarian form of life and religion, Islam is perhaps the most misunderstood and misinterpreted faith, leading to confusion and consternation

Terrorists and those supporting them have no place in any society and they should be banished and brought to justice, a prominent Islamic Scholar has

It is fast impacting the world economically, politically, socially and religiously, leading to chaos, hatred and violence. Therefore, the need for dialogue between religions is

A year ago, Pakistan faced the worst flooding in living memory. The Indus River burst its banks swamping an area the size of the UK.

The Holy Month of Ramadan is one of the most interesting and exciting periods in the year for Radio Tarana. It is also one of

Happiness has remained an elusive concept over the centuries. Philosophers, religious scholars, sociologists and academicians have tried to define happiness, with some regarding it as