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Malaysia’s “Mosque Open Day” Initiative Promotes Community Engagement, Understanding of Islam ————————————– Malaysia is hosting the 2026 “Mosque Open Day” initiative during September as part of Islamic Tourism Month, opening several mosques to visitors from different religions, cultures and nationalities.…

UN Chief Calls for Security Council Reform and Urges Action to Address Global Crises ———————————- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council, arguing that the current structure no longer reflects the realities…

Italy: Muslim community voices anger after Quran desecration incident ———————————————— A video showing an Italian political activist burning and tearing a copy of the Quran during a live broadcast has sparked widespread condemnation among members of the Muslim community in…

Texas Muslim community raises concerns over alleged rise in anti-Muslim policies and restrictions —————————————– Muslim organizations and civil rights activists in Texas have expressed growing concerns over what they describe as increasing political and legal pressures targeting Islamic institutions and…

Belgium: Dismissal of Muslim teacher over refusal to remove hijab sparks legal and union debate ———————————————- The dismissal of Muslim teacher Hudayfa Amajoud by authorities in Belgium’s East Flanders province has sparked renewed debate over religious freedom, workplace rights, and…

Australia: Police investigate suspected hate incident targeting Waragul Mosque in Victoria ———————————- Victoria Police have launched an investigation after a suspected hate-motivated incident at the Waragul Mosque in Gippsland, where pork was reportedly thrown near the mosque’s entrance. Security camera…

Nepal: Muslim Communities Mobilize Relief Efforts for Flood Victims ————————————– Muslim communities across several regions of Nepal have launched a coordinated aid campaign to support families affected by recent floods, highlighting the role of mosques, Islamic schools, and community institutions…

Tashkent’s Center for Islamic Civilization preserves scientific, cultural legacy of Islamic world ———————————————— The Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is preserving and presenting a wide collection of manuscripts, artifacts and historical objects representing different periods of Islamic history.…

SRW warns of growing pressure on Shia institutions and communities in Afghanistan ——————————– The international organization Shia Rights Watch has warned of increasing pressure on Shia communities and religious institutions in Afghanistan following reported actions against the Khatam al-Nabiyyin Islamic…

94% of Muslim Women in Quebec Study Say Sense of Belonging Declined Due to Secularism Law ——————————————- A survey by the Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) has found that many Muslim women who participated in the study reported social, psychological, and…