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Boston University expands Ramadan support with prayer spaces and special meals

Boston University expands Ramadan support with prayer spaces and special meals

Boston University is enhancing support for Muslim students during holy month of Ramadan by providing designated prayer spaces and specially prepared iftar and suhoor meals. For the second year, BU Dining Services will serve iftar at Bay State Underground in…
TikTok’s sponsorship of UK Muslim heritage event sparks Uyghur concerns

TikTok’s sponsorship of UK Muslim heritage event sparks Uyghur concerns

A British Parliament event celebrating the cultural contributions of Muslims in the UK has drawn criticism for its sponsorship by TikTok, a platform accused of suppressing content on human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims, media reports said. The event, scheduled…
8th International Conference “Salman: A Meeting of Religions” held in Baghdad, Iraq

8th International Conference “Salman: A Meeting of Religions” held in Baghdad, Iraq

The shrine of the revered companion Salman Al-Muhammadi in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, hosted the 8th International Conference on Friday under the theme “Identity Challenges in the Era of Occultation.” Organized by the Secretariat General of ShiIa Shrines, the event gathered…
Pakistani academic: Imam Ali’s letter to Malik al-Ashtar is a global model for good governance

Pakistani academic: Imam Ali’s letter to Malik al-Ashtar is a global model for good governance

Pakistani academic Dr. Arslan Mehdi Nekokara emphasized that the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), was not merely a religious and spiritual symbol but also one of the greatest leaders who established principles…
Muslims in Spain’s Catalonia play key role in economic and cultural prosperity

Muslims in Spain’s Catalonia play key role in economic and cultural prosperity

Muslims now make up over 8% of Catalonia’s population, playing a key role in the region’s economic and cultural landscape. According to the Islamic Commission of Spain, Catalonia is home to 617,000 Muslims, the highest concentration in Spain, surpassing even…
Bill ensuring Muslim burial rights in the Philippines awaits presidential approval

Bill ensuring Muslim burial rights in the Philippines awaits presidential approval

A measure recognizing the rights of Muslims to bury their deceased according to their religious customs is now awaiting approval from the President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Senate President Francis Escudero announced on Saturday, February 15. The Philippine…
Austrian knife attack suspect linked to ISIS, officials confirm

Austrian knife attack suspect linked to ISIS, officials confirm

Austrian security officials have confirmed that the suspect in a recent knife attack in Villach had pledged allegiance to ISIS, news reports said. The attack, carried out by a Syrian migrant, resulted in the death of a 14-year-old and injured…
US deports dozens of migrants to Panama

US deports dozens of migrants to Panama

Panama’s President, José Raúl Mulino, announced on Thursday that 119 refugees deported from the United States have arrived in the country. The group, consisting of individuals from Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, and Uzbekistan, will later be repatriated to their home countries.…
“Qalam” project revives handwritten Quran tradition and promotes cultural unity

“Qalam” project revives handwritten Quran tradition and promotes cultural unity

The “Qalam” project, launched in 2016 by British Islamic artist Ridwan Beyk, aims to revive the traditional art of handwriting the Quran while fostering cultural and interfaith engagement. The initiative allows individuals worldwide to handwrite a single verse, contributing to…
Iraq forgives 80% of Mozambique’s debt

Iraq forgives 80% of Mozambique’s debt

Iraq has agreed to cancel 80% of Mozambique’s bilateral debt, writing off $256.13 million of the total $320.16 million, the southeast African nation’s finance ministry said. The remaining 20% will be restructured over 15 years, with a four-year grace period…
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