Iftar
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As Ramadan draws to an end, another mosque attack claims two lives
A small group of worshippers, including the victims, were at the mosque for itikaf — an Islamic ritual of spiritual seclusion
Throwing the boeka at crime: How Muslims are reclaiming the streets
In Cape Town, residents of gang-riddled areas have found a novel way to use the Ramadan fast to protest against violence and creeping gentrification
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Eid 2017 In South Africa: Here’s What You Need To Know
The Daily Vox team breaks down what Eid is all about and how it’s celebrated in South Africa.
Samoosas: triangulator of tradition
Iftaar is often a happy, shared repast, but preparing for the fast can be just as communal and significant.
Equal rites and Ramadan: Life in the fast lane
Times are changing, albeit slowly, particularly within the younger expat Arab communities living in the Gulf states, who live away from relatives.