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Washington’s House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee advanced legislation on Wednesday to designate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state holidays, Kima TV reported. House Bill 1434 seeks to acknowledge the cultural and religious significance of the two…

A US military aircraft is set to return more than 200 Indian nationals who have been deported from the United States, TRTWorld reported citing NDTV. The C-17 military flight is reportedly verifying the identity of each deported individual, indicating India’s…

A coalition of prominent Democratic figures in Congress has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reinstate the Afghan refugee resettlement program and continue essential services for Afghan refugees already residing in the U.S., Khaama Press reported. This request…

The owners of Masjid Al-Baqi mosque in Bethpage filed a federal lawsuit against the Town of Oyster Bay, alleging unreasonable restrictions on their expansion efforts, Newsday reported yesterday. Muslims On Long Island Inc. has sought to replace two one-story buildings…

A recent profile highlights the diverse demographics and ongoing challenges faced by American Muslims in 2025, emphasizing their advocacy efforts. According to the 2020 United States Religion Census, there are approximately 4.5 million Muslims in the U.S., although some surveys…

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has urged mosques and Islamic institutions across the U.S. to review their security measures following the arrest of 18-year-old Gunner Joseph Fisher in Tennessee, who allegedly plotted a mass shooting at a Nashville mosque.…

IEC Husaini, the Sunday School based in Chicago, organized the third annual Lady Zainab Azadari Art Exhibition to honour the memory, message and sacrifice of Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, and his pure family and companions, notably Sayyida Zainab…

Migrants from various countries, including Haiti and Venezuela, are facing uncertainty after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency announced the cancellation of appointments to enter the United States via the CBP One app, VOA reported. The announcement came…

In a significant move, New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the appointment of Mohammad Awais as the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) first-ever Director of Muslim Affairs, AMNY Newsletter reported. Officially starting on December 6, 2024, Awais…

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking his return to the White House. The ceremony took place indoors at the US Capitol Rotunda due to inclement weather, with Trump accompanied by JD…