A Covid task force cites Islamic scholars, and adds that the shot “will not invalidate the fast because it has no nutritional value and it is injected into the muscle.”
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‘It’s Too Late’: In Sprawling Indonesia, Coronavirus Surges
A random sampling of thousands found that one in 10 had antibodies for the coronavirus, an alarming glimpse at what could be runaway transmission.
Afghan Sides Agree to Rare Cease-Fire During Eid al-Fitr
President Ashraf Ghani welcomed the Taliban’s announcement of a three-day cessation of violence after months of intensifying attacks.
Why the Call to Prayer Made Me Cry This Ramadan
Abdi Latif Dahir, a New York Times reporter based in Nairobi, reflects on how the pandemic’s “gift of loneliness” reshaped the holy month.
Iran Sees New Surge in Virus Cases After Reopening Country
Health experts say the government did not heed the warnings about easing restrictions too soon. Cases spike in eight provinces.
In Jerusalem, Ramadan Restrictions Last Seen During the Crusades Return
A pandemic has transformed how Muslims in Israel and the Palestinian territories are experiencing Ramadan.
In U.K., Hard-Hit Minority Communities Struggle to Bury the Dead
The coronavirus outbreak has disproportionately affected some areas of Britain. A Birmingham mosque’s parking lot has been transformed into a makeshift mortuary to handle the influx of bodies.
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Um Haroun’ Ignites Arab Debate on Jews and Israel
Fans have praised a hit TV series for promoting religious diversity. Critics say it encourages “normalization” with Israel and betrays the Palestinian cause.
Ramadan Worldwide: Pakistan, India, Indonesia, US, Egypt
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Muslims to adapt, observing the holy month more at home than in the mosque, more online than in person, and with greater uncertainty about the future.
As Ramadan Begins, Muslims (Mostly) Accede to Pandemic Orders
Islam’s most sacred sites were largely deserted as the holy month started, but Muslims in some places were resisting in ways that could spread the coronavirus.