India

India: Foundation Stone Laid for Zainabiyya Islamic Seminary for Girls in Kashmir ————————————– A foundation stone has been laid for the “Zainabiyya Islamic Seminary,” an educational institution dedicated to girls’ education in the historic village of Ahmad Pora in Baramulla…

Vienna Islamic Center Hosts Seminar on Combating Misinformation About Islam —————————————— The Islamic Center in Vienna hosted a seminar examining ways to counter misinformation about Islam and Muslims in Austria and Europe, bringing together representatives of Islamic institutions and community…

Islamic Foundations Course for New Muslims Held at Vienna Islamic Centre ——————————————- The Islamic Centre in Vienna has held a dedicated educational course for new Muslims and those seeking to deepen their understanding of Islam, offering an interactive and discussion-based…

Indonesia Hosts International Conference of Muslim Leaders from 39 Countries ——————————————————– Religious leaders, imams and representatives of Islamic institutions from 39 countries are gathering in Jakarta, Indonesia, for an international conference focused on the role of mosques and religious diplomacy…

Tensions Continue Over Proposed Partial Demolition of Historic Mosque in India’s Ujjain ———————————- Hundreds of people remain gathered inside and outside the historic Shahi Masjid in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, as a dispute continues over a planned partial demolition linked to…

Volunteers Begin Partial Removal at Historic Mosque in India Amid Road-Widening Dispute ——————————- Volunteers at the historic Shahi Masjid in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, began manually removing a three-foot section of the mosque’s hanging slab on Monday following tensions over a…

Vienna Islamic Center Discusses Rising Islamophobia, Ways to Promote Prevention and Coexistence ————————————– The Islamic Center of Vienna hosted a dialogue seminar addressing the rise of Islamophobia and discrimination against Muslims in Austria and Europe, bringing together Islamic leaders, experts,…

India: Inflation rises to 4.82% in August, highest level since December 2024 ————————————– India’s headline inflation rate increased to 4.82% in August, up from 4.45% in July, marking its highest level since December 2024 amid rising food, energy and transportation…

Mosque Demolitions in India’s Uttar Pradesh Spark Political Debate and Concerns Over Religious Rights —————————————————– Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have begun demolishing several mosques they describe as illegally constructed, prompting criticism from opposition leaders, Muslim groups, and activists who argue…

Tamil Nadu Launches New Initiative to Expand Access to Higher Education for Muslim Women ———————————— The government of Tamil Nadu in southern India has announced a new educational initiative aimed at increasing access to university education for eligible Muslim female…