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Bahrain: Ongoing restrictions on major Shiite Friday prayer raise religious freedom concerns ——————————————- The continued suspension of the largest Shiite Friday prayer in Bahrain for more than 100 weeks has intensified concerns among activists and observers over restrictions on religious…

Islamism in Britain: Political and security challenges amid warnings against conflating it with Islam ——————- The report said the challenge for British authorities lies in addressing violent extremism, intimidation, and attempts to exert improper influence on institutions while protecting freedom…

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…

Indian journalist raises concerns over anti-Muslim stereotypes in Bollywood films ——————————- Indian journalist Syed Ali Mujtaba has warned about the increasing portrayal of Muslims through negative stereotypes in parts of Indian cinema, arguing that some Bollywood productions have contributed to…

Madagascar: Marja Office Distributes New Clothing to Elderly People in Need ———————————————— The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Madagascar has carried out a charitable initiative to distribute new clothing to elderly men and women in need…

Lebanon: School Bags, Supplies Distributed to Students Through Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Office Initiative ————————————— The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Beirut, Lebanon, has distributed school bags and stationery supplies to dozens of students as part of…

Imam Ali Shrine Continues Expansion of Lady Umm al-Banin Courtyard Covering Over 30,000 Square Meters ————————————- The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) is continuing construction and expansion works on the courtyard of Lady Umm al-Banin (peace…

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…

Malaysia’s Islamic Arts Museum showcases rare Qur’ans, manuscripts from across Islamic world ————————————————- The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, which opened in 1998, houses one of Southeast Asia’s most important collections of Islamic heritage, featuring more than 10,000 artifacts and works…

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.…