Australia

Australia’s Hafiz Al-Quran Contest Elevates Standards and National Unity ——————————- The Hafiz Al-Quran Competition in Australia has been lauded as a successful model for strengthening the Islamic identity of Muslim youth by improving judging standards and expanding participation, IQNA reported.…

Sydney Shooting Leaves 20 Injured, Suspect Arrested ………….. A gunman opened fire on a crowded street in Sydney, injuring 20 people before being apprehended, Australian police said. The suspect allegedly fired indiscriminately at passing vehicles, including police cars, with between…

Two Australian Women Linked to Daesh Return Home After Fleeing Syria ———————————————- Two Australian women formerly affiliated with Daesh and their four children have returned to Australia after escaping from northern Syria and being briefly detained in Lebanon, Arab News…

Australia Reports Sharp Rise in Anti-Muslim Incidents ………….. Australia has recorded a significant increase in Islamophobia, with incidents of anti-Muslim hate rising by 150% as of November 2024, according to a government-commissioned report. The findings, released by Aftab Malik, the…

Landmark Australian Report Proposes 54 Measures to Combat Islamophobia …………… Australia’s first Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia has submitted a landmark report to the federal government, outlining 54 recommendations to address rising anti-Muslim hate. The report, described by Al-Azhar Observatory…

A spate of violent incidents and official complaints in India and Australia have drawn renewed attention to the persistence of Islamophobia, as Muslims face physical assaults, mob lynching, and allegations of institutional bias. More details in the following report: In…

Islamophobia in Australia Forces Muslim Women to Change Public Behavior ————————— A new report reveals that Muslim women in Australia are being forced to change their behavior in public due to a sharp increase in racist and Islamophobic attacks. According…

Australian Muslim Leaders Urge Immediate Action Against Rising Islamophobia ————————- Muslim leaders in Australia have urged the federal government to take immediate and concrete steps to address rising Islamophobia and repair strained relations between the Muslim community and broader society.…

Islamophobia in Australia Skyrockets Since Gaza War ————————— An independent report has found that Islamophobic incidents in Australia have skyrocketed since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza, with anti-Muslim incidents increasing by 150% in person and 250% online. According…

Thousands Join Anti-Immigration Rallies Across Australia Amid Government Condemnation —————————– Thousands of Australians participated in anti-immigration rallies across major cities on Sunday, with events held in Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, and other locations, Arab News reported. The “March for Australia” protests…