They would later be called simply Shia Muslims. Others are called Sunni Muslims, from the word meaning “tradition.” Thus, the distinction between the groups hinges on their interpretation of ...

Britain has an estimated Muslim population of about 2.8 million. Of these some 5% are Shia, the rest are Sunni. The historical split occurred 1400 years ago, following the death of Muhammad in ...

Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the ...

The conflicts between Shia and Sunni Muslims go back to the 7th century and the death of the Prophet Muhammad. Yet a spotlight has been shone recently on the differences between the two religions ...

Shawwal 1446 A.H. On March 30th, 2025, the Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America formally announced that Monday, March 31st, 2025, will be recognized as the ...

There is never a definitive date for Eid every year. Has Saudi Arabia confirmed it for 2025? How the date is determined, more on the Islamic holiday.

Middle East Eye, in its look at the so-called hero of the story, refers to Muawiya as a controversial figure among Shia Muslims. Muawiya was born five years before the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) ...