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Ramadan
![3-Day Ceasefire Gives Some Respite to Afghans 3-Day Ceasefire Gives Some Respite to Afghans](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-17-1.jpeg)
3-Day Ceasefire Gives Some Respite to Afghans
By Franz J. Marty
A temporary truce to mark the end of Ramadan mostly held, allowing Afghans to celebrate in relative peace.
![As Ramadan Ends, Malaysia Begins Its Third COVID-19 Lockdown As Ramadan Ends, Malaysia Begins Its Third COVID-19 Lockdown](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-12.jpg)
As Ramadan Ends, Malaysia Begins Its Third COVID-19 Lockdown
By Sebastian Strangio
The lockdown announcement followed assurances from senior officials that nationwide restrictions were unnecessary.
![With COVID-19 Rampant, Indonesia Braces for the Holidays With COVID-19 Rampant, Indonesia Braces for the Holidays](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-11-1.jpg)
With COVID-19 Rampant, Indonesia Braces for the Holidays
By Teguh Maulana
Outbreaks and vaccine problems loom as Indonesian Muslims prepare for Eid al-Fitr festivities.
![Ramadan in China: Faithful Dwindle Under Limits on Religion Ramadan in China: Faithful Dwindle Under Limits on Religion](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-06-9.jpg)
Ramadan in China: Faithful Dwindle Under Limits on Religion
By Ken Moritsugu and Dake Kang
The tree-lined paths of the Id Kah Mosque's grounds are tranquil, and it's easy to miss the three surveillance cameras keeping watch over whoever comes in.
![Muslims Begin Marking a Subdued Ramadan Under Virus Closures Muslims Begin Marking a Subdued Ramadan Under Virus Closures](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-04-27-2.jpg)
Muslims Begin Marking a Subdued Ramadan Under Virus Closures
By Associated Press
Usually, Ramadan’s dawn-to-dusk fasting is followed by large gatherings and family meals. In many places, such gatherings aren’t possible now.
![Eid al-Fitr and Indonesia’s Struggle With COVID-19 Eid al-Fitr and Indonesia’s Struggle With COVID-19](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-04-09-3.jpg)
Eid al-Fitr and Indonesia’s Struggle With COVID-19
By Marcus Tantau
Many people fear that the mass migration accompanying the religious festival could worsen the spread of COVID-19 throughout the country.
![In Pakistan, a Bloody Farewell to Ramadan In Pakistan, a Bloody Farewell to Ramadan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-image_resize.jpg)
In Pakistan, a Bloody Farewell to Ramadan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Twin attacks in Quetta and Parachinar killed over 80 and wounded hundreds.
![Dozens Dead in Latest Xinjiang Violence Dozens Dead in Latest Xinjiang Violence](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-30_17-02-04.jpg)
Dozens Dead in Latest Xinjiang Violence
By Shannon Tiezzi
There are conflicting explanations of the violence in Xinjiang's Kashgar Prefecture, but reports indicate over 30 dead.
![Recipes for Ramadan: Feasting During Islam’s Holy Month Recipes for Ramadan: Feasting During Islam’s Holy Month](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/339_5242a91e20396.jpg)
Recipes for Ramadan: Feasting During Islam’s Holy Month
During Ramadan Muslims may fast from dawn until sunset, but in the evenings they feast.
![Ramadan: Indonesian Fundamentalists Target Alcohol and Pornography Ramadan: Indonesian Fundamentalists Target Alcohol and Pornography](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/3650_524392c28fbf8.jpg)
Ramadan: Indonesian Fundamentalists Target Alcohol and Pornography
Hardliners raid “sinful” establishments as the holy month begins.
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