Topic: muslims

Rohingya mark Eid, one year after Myanmar crisis began

Rohingya mark Eid, one year after Myanmar crisis began

Nick Perry, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 22 01:19 PM

Nearly one million Rohingya Muslims marked Eid al-Adha on Wednesday in the world's largest refugee camp, almost a year to the day since a brutal military crackdown drove the persecuted minority from Myanmar in huge numbers. Read more »

Maranao women join Eid festivities

Maranao women join Eid festivities

Froilan Gallardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 07:31 PM

Maranao women cut slices of beef for distribution to relatives and evacuees affected by the recent war in Marawi during the Eid al-Adha or "Feast of Sacrifice" in Baloi, Lanao del Norte on Tuesday.  Read more »

Muslims begin annual haj pilgrimage amid heavy rains

Muslims begin annual haj pilgrimage amid heavy rains

Muhammad Yamany, Reuters
Posted at Aug 20 09:56 AM

As more than 2 million pilgrims from around the world braved stormy weather in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to begin the annual haj ritual, the country's health minister said there was no sign of any outbreaks of disease.  Read more »

Preparing for Eid’l Fitr

Preparing for Eid’l Fitr

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 06:55 PM

People emerge from the Golden Mosque in Quiapo after the late afternoon prayers in Quiapo on Thursday.  Read more »

OPINION: Counting our blessings this Eid

OPINION: Counting our blessings this Eid

Karim Raslan -- Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Jun 14 02:36 AM

As we celebrate another Hari Raya Aidilfitri, we must certainly not take our circumstances – especially the freedom of religion – for granted.  Read more »

Praying for the Marawi victims

Praying for the Marawi victims

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 24 12:30 AM

A young boy prays during the commemoration of the Marawi City siege anniversary at the Marawi Provincial Capitol on Wednesday.  Islamic State-inspired rebels led by the Maute brothers attacked Marawi on May 23, 2017, resulting in 5-month-long gunbattles leaving thousands dead and many missing. Read more »

Tearful commemoration

Tearful commemoration

ABS-CBN NewsJonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 24 12:27 AM

A woman weeps during a prayer offered for lost loved ones as they commemorate the anniversary of the Marawi City siege at the Marawi Provincial Capitol on Wednesday.  Read more »

One year of military rule

One year of military rule

George Calvelo, ABS CBN News
Posted at May 23 02:45 PM

Members of various militant groups, together with Lumads, march to Mendiola to mark the first year of the war in Marawi. Read more »

LOOK: Staking a claim in Marawi's ruins

LOOK: Staking a claim in Marawi's ruins

Text and photos by Froilan Gallardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 07:08 PM

Facing uncertainty, desperate residents used tarpaulins and spray paint to put up signs claiming their property inside ground zero of Marawi City.  Read more »

Marawi: The long way home

Marawi: The long way home

Erik De Castro, Reuters
Posted at Apr 20 07:38 PM

Residents wait in queue at a military checkpoint before they are allowed to return to their homes for the first time in Marawi City since the battle between government troops and Islamic State militants began in May last year. Read more »

An Elusive Happiness: Reflections of A Thai Monk

An Elusive Happiness: Reflections of A Thai Monk

Karim Raslan -- Ceritalah ASEAN 
Updated as of Mar 30 12:12 AM

Peace between the various ethnic groups and religions in Southeast Asia will not occur unless minorities are given the space to express their faith, culture and language, even as they find their place within their respective nations. Read more »

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