Muslim Network TV Desk As the crescent moon signaled the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Muslims across the globe began celebrating Eid al-Fitr—a day of joy, reflection, and reunion. From bustling capitals in Southeast Asia to shattered neighborhoods in Gaza, the mood is mixed. While many communities rejoice in traditional feasts, pr...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — The Iraqi government has announced a week-long holiday for public sector employees in observance of Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Council of Ministers confirmed on Tuesday that the break will begin at the start of Eid, expected to fall on Sunday or Monday, pending […]
SOLO, Indonesia (MNTV) — The Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Solo city of Indonesia organizes iftar meals for more than 10,000 people every day in Ramadan, reports The National. The mosque also organizes a series of activities for more than 12,000 Muslims on a daily basis, including religious lectures as well as Quran recitation competitions. Em...
ABUJA, Nigeria (MNTV) – Nigerian Muslim families are embracing the holy month not only as a period of spiritual reflection but also as an opportunity to reinforce familial bonds. Across the nation, communal iftars–fast breaking meals–are becoming a hallmark of this sacred time, embodying the Islamic emphasis on unity and shared experience. Fo...
KUZKÖY, Türkiye (MNTV) – For the past 18 years, Ayşe Alkan, a 53-year-old mother of three from Kuzköy, a village in the Çeltikçi district of Burdur, southwestern Türkiye, has been fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a Ramadan drummer. Every night during the holy month, Alkan roams the streets of her village, waking residents for [&hell...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) – Türkiye has inaugurated a special exhibition and conference titled “Ramadan and Ramazaniyyahs” at the Süleymaniye Manuscripts Library in Istanbul. The event, managed by Türkiye Manuscripts Institution (TYEKB), highlighted the historical and literary significance of Ramadan, featured rare manuscripts and ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – A viral social media post has ignited debate in Malaysia over the use of loud musical instruments to wake people for Sahur, the pre-dawn meal during Ramadan. A Twitter user, @taufiq_tuah, shared a video showing a group of people going door to door, using tambourines and drums to rouse residents […]
KUALA TERENGGANU, Malaysia (MNTV) – As Eid approaches, the small town of Kijal in Malaysia’s Terengganu state is witnessing a frenzy for lemang—a traditional dish of glutinous rice and coconut milk cooked in bamboo. Popularly known as “lemang Kijal”, vendors in this Terengganu town located in the Kemaman district see brisk business from locals...
MECCA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – As Ramadan enters its final 10 days, Muslims around the world are intensifying their worship and spiritual efforts, seeking to maximize the blessings of this sacred period. These days are considered the pinnacle of Ramadan, offering unparalleled opportunities for mercy, forgiveness, and salvation from Hellfire. ...
WARRAGUL, Australia (MNTV) – In a milestone for Australia’s multicultural landscape, a former church in Victoria has been transformed into the region’s first official mosque, welcoming people of all faiths. Located east of Melbourne, the new mosque aims to be more than just a place of worship—offering multicultural story time sessions, school ...
