Europe

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…

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…

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 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…

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.…

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…

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…

The 22-year-old Moroccan-British Hamza Taouzzale was elected as the Lord Mayor of Westminster city, making him the youngest person and first Muslim serving in the position.Born and raised in Westminster, Taouzzale is the “the only incumbent from a Black, Asian…

Ahlulbayt followers organized a protest in front of the Saudi embassy in the British capital, London, to commemorate the tragic demolition of the shrines of the Imams of al-Baqi, peace be upon them, in Medina. Dozens of members of the…

There are many Islamic landmarks in Spain, which today have turned into shrines and tourist destinations for thousands of tourists annually. Spain, located in the southwest of Europe, was subjected to Islamic rule from the 8th – 15th century AD,…