Muslims perform Qiyam Al Layl, the night prayers held during the last 10 days of Ramadan, in Bogor, Indonesia's West Java province. AFP

Laylat Al Qadr: Why the last 10 nights of Ramadan are so special

This part of the holy month holds great significance for Muslims around the world

Ramadan

How cast chemistry is turning Al Atawla into a Ramadan heavyweight

Film & TV

Sheikh Mansour hosts iftar reception for ambassadors in Abu Dhabi

UAE

Fortnite's Ramadan-themed game event is a 'gift to the region'

Culture

UAE education fund raises Dh1.4bn since start of Ramadan

UAE

White House iftar scaled down after invited guests shun Biden event

US

Seven iftars to try in the last week of Ramadan

Food
Ramez Galal's controversial celebrity prank shows first aired in 2011 on the Egyptian channel Al Hayat TV before moving to MBC. Photo: MBC

The funny story behind 50 years of Arab prank shows

Some find them a guilty pleasure, others say they're guilty of emotional exploitation – but there is no denying their enduring appeal, especially on the Ramadan TV schedule

Film & TV

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque readies for visitor surge as Ramadan ends

Travel

London Ramadan light display switches off for Gaza

UK

UAE launches Dh20bn global humanitarian initiative

UAE

From social dramas to zany cartoons, this year’s best Ramadan TV shows

Film & TV

Photo essay: Inside Atlantis, The Palm’s majlis serving 3,000 iftars a day

Food

Postcard from Old Delhi: The city that never sleeps during Ramadan

Asia
Taim Hassan stars in Syrian drama Taj. Photo: MBC

From social dramas to zany cartoons, this year’s best Ramadan TV shows

This year's offerings during the holy month feature memorable dramas and the return of old favourites

Film & TV

Photo essay: Inside Atlantis, The Palm’s majlis serving 3,000 iftars a day

Food

Postcard from Old Delhi: The city that never sleeps during Ramadan

Asia

Polar prayers: Ramadan in the Arctic Circle

Europe

UAE battle back to snatch draw against Qatar

US Senate passes government funding bill and averts shutdown

Isak hammers hat-trick as Newcastle thrash Ipswich

Sheikh Hamdan pledges to provide prosthetic limbs for Gazan child

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Weapons collected as part of the continuing Syrian disarmament process, in Hama. Lizzie Porter / The National

Assad regime soldiers hand in weapons in hope of new future

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