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China publishes reproduction of its oldest hand-written Quran
World
May 9, 2017
China publishes reproduction of its oldest hand-written Quran
China has published a reproduced edition of its oldest hand-written copy of the Holy Quran. China has published a…
China bans religious names for Muslim babies in Xinjiang
World
April 27, 2017
China bans religious names for Muslim babies in Xinjiang
List of banned baby names released amid ongoing crackdown on religion that includes law against veils and beards. List…
China bans long beards, full-face veils in western region of Xinjiang
World
April 4, 2017
China bans long beards, full-face veils in western region of Xinjiang
China has banned long beards and face covering veils in the western region of Xinjiang which is home to around…
Chinese Officials Call for National Standards on Halal Food
World
March 20, 2016
Chinese Officials Call for National Standards on Halal Food
numerous restaurants across China, a symbol of a commitment to prepare food in accordance with Islamic law The Chinese…
Magazine published in three languages for Muslims in China
World
December 26, 2015
Magazine published in three languages for Muslims in China
Xinjiang Uygur Region published a bimonthly magazine, titled “Xinjiang Muslims” Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Region published a bimonthly…
Chinese authorities ban Muslim names for Uyghurs
World
September 27, 2015
Chinese authorities ban Muslim names for Uyghurs
Chinese authorities banning common Muslim names for the Uyghurs in Xinjian province Chinese Muslims in the Xinjian region have…
China bans passports for Muslims and Tibetans
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July 16, 2015
China bans passports for Muslims and Tibetans
Tibetan or Muslim populations to provide more extensive documentation than other citizens Chinese authorities have imposed a two-tier system…
New survey shows Islam most popular among Chinese youth
World
July 9, 2015
New survey shows Islam most popular among Chinese youth
Islam is followed by Catholicism which is followed by 22% of Chinese youth Reflecting the rapid growth of the…
Chinese calligraphers display Quranic verses
World
June 30, 2015
Chinese calligraphers display Quranic verses
calligraphic artworks have been put on display by five Chinese calligraphers As many as 23 stunning calligraphic artworks have…
US Muslims demand end of China Ramadan ban
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June 25, 2015
US Muslims demand end of China Ramadan ban
increasing restrictions on practicing Islam in China’s northwestern district of Xinjiang Deploring increasing restrictions on practicing Islam in China’s…