Islamic Events

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has officially named Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2025, Khaama Press reported. The announcement was made on May 24, 2025, highlighting Samarkand’s rich historical and…

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) announced its 19th Global Forum, scheduled for late 2025, will focus on “Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion in Islamic Finance.” The event aims to bridge ethical finance with emerging technologies like blockchain and AI, reinforcing…

Nigeria is set to host an international Holy Quran competition in August 2025, featuring Quran reciters from 20 countries, Iqna reported. The event is organized by Majalisu Ahlil Quran International Quranic Competition and spearheaded by former federal lawmaker Hon. Muhammad…

Kosovo is set to host the third edition of the International Quran Memorization and Recitation Competition from May 8 to 11, 2025, in its capital, Pristina, Iqna reported. Organized by the Presidency of the Islamic Community of Kosovo, the event…

The World Islamic Tourism & Trade Expo (WITEX), in partnership with the World Cultural & Arts Festival (WCAF), will be held from August 22 to 25, 2025, at Sunway Resort Hotel, Selangor, Malaysia, TTW reported. Organized by the Malaysia Tourism…

The University of Minnesota’s Islamic Awareness Week concluded successfully on April 11, marking its most attended iteration to date with over 1,200 participants, The Minnesota Daily reported. Organized collaboratively by the Muslim Student Association and Al Madinah Cultural Center, the…

The Second International Seminar on Arabic and Islamic Inscriptions is set to commence on April 15, organized by the BA Writing and Scripts Center and the Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, in collaboration with the Institut français d’archéologie orientale (IFAO)…

The Martin Hall Gallery is currently hosting the exhibition ‘Five Pillars: lived experiences, new futures’, which runs until April 3, Loughborough University reported. Open Monday to Thursday from 12 PM to 2 PM and Fridays from 12 PM to 3…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres extended his “warmest wishes” to Muslims worldwide as they prepare for the holy month of Ramadan. In a video message, he highlighted the values of compassion, empathy, and generosity that define the month, calling it a…

New Jersey’s Assembly has commemorated Muslim Heritage Month with a ceremony at the Statehouse in Trenton, recognizing the vital contributions of Muslim-Americans to the state’s cultural landscape, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. The event highlighted the role of Muslim communities…