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 ...
MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) – In the heart of the Philippines, where Muslims make up a minority in a predominantly Catholic nation, a group of young Muslim students is fostering interfaith unity through the time-honored tradition of iftar, the evening meal that breaks the Ramadan fast. The Students Association for Islamic Affairs (SAIA), a Mani...
MEDINA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – A heartwarming story of loyalty and generosity has gone viral on TikTok, as users share a video of a mosque named “Bassem bin Ahmed Metwally” located on the Medina Road in Saudi Arabia. The video, created by a user standing in front of the mosque, recounts the inspiring story behind […]
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) – As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Qatar’s Katara Cultural Village has become a vibrant destination that seamlessly combines spirituality, culture, and entertainment. Visitors are welcomed into a unique Ramadan atmosphere that harmoniously merges tradition and modernity, offering an enriching experience for all. The sp...
