Palestine

Muslims in Marseille Fund Their Own Mosques Amid Shortage of Prayer Spaces ———————————————– Muslim associations in Marseille are funding new mosques themselves as the city faces a major shortage of places of worship. Marseille, home to around 300,000 Muslims, has…

1,000 Days of Gaza War Marked by Massive Humanitarian Toll and Ongoing Uncertainty ————————— One thousand days after the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023, the conflict continues to have devastating humanitarian, political, and security consequences despite intermittent…

Death Threats Against Michigan Mosque Prompt Hate Crime Charges, Renewed Concerns Over Islamophobia ————————————- Death threats targeting the Islamic Community Center of America, also known as the Imam Sadiq Center, have prompted hate crime charges against a Michigan man and…

Gaza Marks 1,000 Days of War Amid Vast Destruction and Expanding Israeli Control ——————————— Gaza authorities say more than 90 percent of the Gaza Strip has been destroyed and Israeli forces now control about 80 percent of the enclave, as…

UN Commission Says Palestinian Children Central to Findings on Gaza War Crimes —————————————— A UN-appointed commission has reported that grave violations against Palestinian children have been central to what it described as Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza, alongside broader patterns…

India Declares 10th of Muharram a Public Holiday in Most States to Mark Ashura ————————————— Several Indian state governments have declared the 10th day of the holy month of Muharram, corresponding to June 26, 2026, as an official public holiday…

UN Report Says Israel Recorded Highest Number of Grave Violations Against Children in 2025 ————————————– A new United Nations report says 2025 saw the highest number of verified grave violations against children since UN monitoring began, with Israel and the…

Rights Concerns Grow Over Demolition of Muslim Religious Sites in India ———————————————— A reported wave of demolitions targeting Muslim religious sites in India has raised concerns among rights advocates, with at least 23 mosques, madrasas, Eidgahs, dargahs and related structures…

Mosque in Chicago Suburbs Opens Doors to Visitors to Introduce Islam and Promote Community Understanding ———————————————– The Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs in Chicago, Illinois, organized an “Open Mosque Day” to introduce non-Muslims to the principles of Islam and strengthen…

Mosque in West Bank Village Damaged in Overnight Arson Attack ———————————————— A mosque in the village of Jiljilya, north of Ramallah, was damaged in an overnight arson attack, Yahoo reported citing local residents and Palestinian officials said. Residents reported hearing…