Islam World

Baghdad named Capital of Islamic Culture for 2026 Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, announced Thursday that Baghdad has been chosen as the Capital of Culture for Islamic Countries in 2026. The decision was made by…

World Bank Report: Nearly 45% of Pakistanis Live Below Poverty Line —————————– A recent World Bank report reveals that approximately 44.7% of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line, based on updated global poverty thresholds, Dawn E-Paper reported. The report,…

Economic hardship and restrictions dampen Eid spirit in Afghanistan As Eid al-Adha approaches, markets in Kabul and Kandahar are noticeably subdued, reflecting the growing economic challenges and social restrictions faced by Afghans under Taliban rule, according to local reports. While…

Over 1.5 Million Foreign Pilgrims Participate in Hajj Amid Intense Heat in Saudi Arabia —————————— More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, according to a spokesperson from the Saudi Ministry of…

A coalition of over 80 human rights organizations has expressed deep concern over a threefold increase in the execution of Afghan citizens in Iran, Khaama Press reported. Reports indicate that at least 80 Afghans were executed in 2024, up from…

Morocco Cancels Eid al-Adha Animal Sacrifice Due to Drought and Economic Crisis ——————————— Moroccan authorities have suspended the traditional animal sacrifice for Eid al-Adha 2025, following a royal directive from King Mohammed VI, The Halal Times reported. This historic decision,…

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about Syria’s deteriorating health system, with nearly 16 million people urgently requiring humanitarian health assistance, Jurist News reported. UN Secretary-General spokesman Stéphane Dujarric highlighted ongoing threats from explosive remnants of war (ERWs),…

India: Muslim Bus Driver Assaulted, Truck Torched by Hindutva Mob Over Beef Suspicion —————————————– Tensions flared in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on June 3 when a Muslim bus driver and cleaner were assaulted by a mob over suspicions of transporting beef,…

Kuwait revokes citizenship of 153 individuals in ongoing crackdown Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of 153 individuals, including their dependents, according to a decree published in the official gazette, media outlets reported. Those affected reportedly include descendants of tribal leaders…

Colorado Muslim community rejects violence after Boulder incident The Muslim community in Colorado has strongly condemned the recent attack in Boulder, which involved Molotov cocktails thrown at an event held by elderly participants in support of Israeli detainees. In an…