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Fasting has always been a ritual within the Abrahamic faiths, to draw nearer to God as well as to purify the soul

pastor who accused the Berkeley Institute of “idolatry” after students learnt about Islam has insisted there was no malice behind her remarks

A global celebration of one of Islam’s most iconic garments has been so successful that the Berkeley Institute hopes to make next year’s event more public

D’Vario Thompson was raised in a typical Christian home, but four years ago the young Bermudian converted to Islam. He believes it is one of the best decisions he has made. “I was never really a religious person growing up,” Mr Thompson said. “I was ...

Islam is perhaps the most widely stereotyped of all world religions. Western media have often portrayed Muslims as violent extremists, male chauvinists and radically religious people. Its believers are frequently pigeonholed and as a result many wi...

The start of the holy month of Ramadan is the perfect prompt for our next faith feature. This month we are featuring the Islamic faith, of which many Bermudians identify. Islam is a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion that originated in Saudi Arabia in ...

After 50 years of sociopolitical activity preceded by a nebulous or nascent introduction through church and family, I think my tales of that experience may be of interest for those who are going forward with any political ambition. It is useful to kn...

Tracey Sharrieff is one of many Muslims in Bermuda observing Ramadan at this time. Ramadan began with the sighting of the new moon on April 13 and will last until May 12. This is considered the holiest season in the Islamic year and is a time where M...

Tuesday marked the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, it officially begins with the signing of the new moon. Muslims use the lunar calendar, which is ten days shorter than the Gregorian calen...

In acknowledgement of Black History Month, The Royal Gazette continues the publication of stories throughout February on African-American and global African people, events and institutions, and their contributions in history. Here historian Nafee...

A leader of South Florida’s Muslim community will provide a Father’s Day talk on issues that affect people from all backgrounds. Imam Nasir Ahmad has been brought to Bermuda by the New Africa Beneficent Association, a spiritual offshoot from the Masj...

A few weeks back Muslims welcomed the Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan. During this month Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from all food and drinks. An early breakfast is usually taken before dawn. Allah the Almighty states in the Holy Ko...