Ailing pontiff was admitted to Rome hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection.
Politicians and parties have used iftars to forge peace during strife but also to woo elite Muslims for votes.
Celebrated across Iran and several other countries, the holiday symbolises renewal and prosperity.
The Vatican says Pope Francis is ‘improving’ after spending five weeks in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
A far-right campaign to demolish the Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur city.
At Sayeda Zeinab, neighbours join forces during Ramadan to serve meals, fostering community and compassion in Cairo.
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Fasting, praying and eating according to religious rules is impossible in some jails, ex-prisoners and groups say.
As the world spins, Muslims in one city begin their fast while others on the opposite side of the world break theirs.
The pontiff, 88, continues papal duties despite ill health, approving long-term church reform from his hospital room.
The pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in February for double pneumonia.
Millions mark Holi by hurling coloured powders, dancing in streets and feasting on festive delicacies across South Asia.
The leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is recovering from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
Bosnian prosecutors have ordered the detention of three top Bosnian Serb officials over a series of separatist actions
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Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria produce nearly half of the world’s dates.
