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India: Seven Muslims Booked for Offering Prayer in Malegaon Electricity Department Office ——————————————- Police in Maharashtra, India, have registered a case against seven Muslim men after a video showed them offering namaz inside the electricity department office of the Malegaon…

Communal Iftars, Traditional Markets, Illuminated Displays Highlight Southeast Asian Muslim Life ——————————————– The holy month of Ramadan in Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines showcases religious devotion, social solidarity, and Islamic cultural traditions across Southeast Asia. Muslims in these countries participate…

Controversies Over Ramadan Meal Arrangements Highlight Challenges for Religious Accommodation in India ————————————- Two separate incidents in northern and western India have drawn attention to the challenges of providing adequate religious accommodations for Muslims during Ramadan, raising concerns about inclusivity…

Human Chain of Harmony: Hindu Students Protect Muslim Prayers at Lucknow University —————————— A remarkable display of communal unity unfolded at Lucknow when Muslim students were prevented from accessing the historic Lal Baradari complex after the university administration unexpectedly locked…

India: Vandals Attack Jama Masjid in Telangana Village, Desecrate Copies of Qur’an ———————- The Jama Masjid in Jalalpur village of Bommalaramaram Mandal, in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, was vandalised on Monday by unidentified individuals, prompting widespread condemnation and concern among…

Thailand Advances Islamic Education, Establishing Regional Academic Hub in Southeast Asia ——————————————– Recent developments in Thailand’s Islamic education system indicate the country is positioning itself as a regional center for Islamic studies, with structured programs, councils, and university scholarships signaling…

India: Harassment of Muslim vendors sparks outrage over “food jihad” claims ———————————– Muslim vendors selling kova buns at the Samakka Saralamma Jatara, a prominent tribal festival in Telangana’s Mulugu district, faced aggressive confrontation from a YouTube channel accused of promoting…

Video Sparks Outrage in India After Alleged Shooting at Muslims ——————————- A video released by India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam has triggered widespread political and public outrage after it appeared to show Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma…

India’s Muslim Representation in Diplomatic Corps Remains Limited, New Study Finds —————————————- A recent study reveals that Muslims constitute a small minority among India’s diplomatic personnel, highlighting gaps in diversity across embassies, high commissions, and UN missions. According to an…

Muslims’ shops face destruction in India’s UP —————————- Authorities in India’s most populous Uttar Pradesh state have razed to ground a row of small shops in a Muslim-majority area of Ayodhya, Muslim Network reported. The development has intensified allegations that…