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F1 boss Stefano Domenicali said it would take a "meteorite" to improve the prospects for female drivers at the pinnacle of motorsport. Sebastian Vettel hit back, saying he encourages "every girl to prove Stefano wrong."

Whatever you believe, faith can help in troubled times. But what happens when mosques close, when places of worship no longer offer a place to go?

West African Christians say they are marginalized during Ramadan Upholding minorities religious freedoms in predominantly Muslim countries can be a delicate matter when members of other religions are asked to follow Islamic customs. For centuries, Muslims and Christians have lived side by side in Muslim-majority countries like Guinea and Gambia, with joint celebration of religious feasts, and even intermarriages, taking place from time to time, says DWs Omar Wally. However, as the Muslim hol...

West African Christians marginalized during Ramadan The ability to uphold minorities religious freedoms in predominantly-Muslim countries appears to be a delicate matter. Although in Gambia — which maintains a secular constitution — its a little more complicated. For centuries, Muslims and Christians have lived side by side in many African countries, such as Guinea and Gambia — both Muslim-majority countries. DWs Omar Wally confirmed that there have been intermarriages and joint celebrat...

  "I am so happy" Jakartas newly renovated Istiqlal Mosque – Southeast Asias largest – welcomed congregants for the first time on Monday night after more than a year of closure because of the pandemic. Mohamad Fathi, a resident of the Indonesian capital, told journalists this years Ramadan was happier than in 2020, when people were banned from taking part in taraweeh (evening) prayers. "Last year it was gloomy as we were not allowed to go to the mosque for tarawih prayers," he said. "But ...

"Immunised" Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as Ramadan begins 14.04.2021 Pilgrims immunised against coronavirus circled Islams holiest site in Saudi Arabias Mecca city on Tuesday as they performed the year-round umrah pilgrimage on the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan. Mask-clad worshippers entered Meccas Grand Mosque in batches to perform the ritual of circling the sacred Kaaba, a cubic structure towards which Muslims around the world pray, along socially distanced paths. Only immunised pilg...

Arab countries are adapting Ramadan traditions to pandemic Muslim authorities have discussed regulations for online prayers and banning public dinners after sunset as Ramadan begins this week. Many mosques are closed, and vaccines are recommended. Ramadan will feature distancing and masks for people who plan to pray at mosques The month of Ramadan begins on Monday for some countries in the Americas and on Tuesday for most of the rest of the world. The exact starting time depends on the visibili...