Europe
Over 1,000 anti-Muslim attacks reported in Austria in 2021
June 4, 2022
Over 1,000 anti-Muslim attacks reported in Austria in 2021
Austria saw 1,061 incidents of anti-Muslim racism and Islamophobia last year, according to a new report released on Thursday. According to the 2021 Report on Anti-Muslim Racism released by the Austrian Documentation and Counseling Center for Muslims (Dokustelle Osterreich), the…
British MP launches petition to demand the release of Al-Singace and prisoners of conscience in Bahrain
June 2, 2022
British MP launches petition to demand the release of Al-Singace and prisoners of conscience in Bahrain
British MP Wendy Chamberlain called on the UK government to urgently intervene and pressure the Bahraini government to release the detained academic Abdul Jalil Al-Singace, after more than 320 days of hunger strike. The MP said during a parliamentary petition…
French restaurant denies entry to Muslim woman wearing hijab
June 2, 2022
French restaurant denies entry to Muslim woman wearing hijab
A restaurant in France did not allow a Muslim woman wearing headscarf in because of her Islamic attire. According to media reports, the incident took place on Sunday when a resident of France’s Hendaye city, wanted to take his mother…
First British Muslim climbs Mount Everest
May 30, 2022
First British Muslim climbs Mount Everest
Akke Rahman has become the first British Muslim to climb Mount Everest, the highest mountain on earth, saying he is exhilarated at making the accomplishment. Rahman, 39, who is from Oldham, said he achieved the mission of his life. He…
Winners of Quran Memorization Competition in Italy Awarded
May 28, 2022
Winners of Quran Memorization Competition in Italy Awarded
Italy’s Holy Quran Society held an award ceremony for the winners of the Quran memorization competition. The contest was organized by in two sections for men and women. The contenders competed in the categories of memorization of the entire Quran…
Bolton Appoints First Ever Muslim Mayor
May 24, 2022
Bolton Appoints First Ever Muslim Mayor
In another milestone for Muslims in the UK, Cllr Akhtar Zaman been elected as the mayor of Bolton, becoming first Muslim and first person of Asian descent to be selected for that post. Zaman, who represents Halliwell, took over the…
UN rights chief condemns Taliban’s move to dissolve Human Rights Commission
May 22, 2022
UN rights chief condemns Taliban’s move to dissolve Human Rights Commission
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet condemned Taliban’s decision to dissolve the Human Rights Commission and expressed concerns over the grave human rights situation in Afghanistan. “I am dismayed at the reported decision of the Taliban to dissolve…
NASUWT union calls for action against rising Islamophobia in Scotland schools
May 22, 2022
NASUWT union calls for action against rising Islamophobia in Scotland schools
The NASUWT union is calling for more action to tackle Islamophobia in Scottish schools. On Saturday, the union’s annual conference passed a motion saying it was “appalled” that 75% of Muslims said Islamophobia was an everyday issue, according to a report released last year.…
British researcher calls out Indian Minister for the persecution of Muslims in his country
May 22, 2022
British researcher calls out Indian Minister for the persecution of Muslims in his country
A British researcher called out and embarrassed the Minister of Education of one of the Indian states – affiliated with the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi – during a speech in the capital, London, because of the hatred against…
UK launches £24m fund to provide mosques with protection against hate crime
May 21, 2022
UK launches £24m fund to provide mosques with protection against hate crime
Mosques and Muslim faith schools have been given access to £24.5 million ($30.57m) for security measures to protect their places of worship and schools.The Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme will provide funding for places of worship and associated…