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In celebration of International Women's Day, Islamic Relief brings you the story of Saima, a young woman whose journey serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength and determination that women around the world exhibit in the face of adversity. 25-year-old Saima lives with her mother and brother in a small, rented room under [...]

Ramadan is the most significant and holy time of the Islamic calendar. A sacred month that marks a period of fasting, reflection and devotion to Allah. For Palestinians in Gaza in 2024, it was the most difficult Ramadan they had ever faced. At this point in 2024, Gaza had suffered under more than 150 days [...]

As Palestinians mark 300 ‘nightmare’ days since the escalation began in Gaza, an Islamic Relief aid worker* describes fear, trauma, and fading hope. 300 days of this nightmare. Can you imagine the feeling of being trapped in a horrifying dream, even for a couple of minutes? We Palestinians in Gaza have been feeling like that [...]