Philippines
Philippines declares February 1 as National Hijab Day
Asia
November 17, 2022
Philippines declares February 1 as National Hijab Day
Lawmakers in the Philippines approved a bill on Tuesday, declaring February 1 every year as the National Hijab Day to…
Philippines: Government agencies back bill seeking burial grounds for Muslims
Asia
October 11, 2022
Philippines: Government agencies back bill seeking burial grounds for Muslims
Several government agencies on Monday October 10th backed a bill that seeks to set up burial grounds for Muslims in…
Parliamentary support to declare a “National Hijab Day” in the Philippines
NEWS
June 30, 2021
Parliamentary support to declare a “National Hijab Day” in the Philippines
The parliament of the Muslim-majority Bangsamaru region in the Philippines has announced its support for declaring a national day for…
First Islamic cemetery opened in the Philippines capital
NEWS
June 9, 2021
First Islamic cemetery opened in the Philippines capital
A ceremony was held in the Philippines capital, Manila, on the occasion of opening the first cemetery and Islamic cultural…
The Philippines: House approves bill declaring National Hijab Day
World
January 28, 2021
The Philippines: House approves bill declaring National Hijab Day
The House of Representatives of the Philippines on January 26, 2021, voted unanimously to approve a bill declaring February 1…
President of the Philippines delivers message at the National Quran Contest
Islam World
March 5, 2020
President of the Philippines delivers message at the National Quran Contest
The 46th edition of the national Quran contest in the Philippines was held with a message from President Rodrigo Duterte.…
Muslim Youth Census Project Canceled in the Philippines
World
March 2, 2020
Muslim Youth Census Project Canceled in the Philippines
The Philippine government has canceled the Muslim Youth Census Project following the protest of leaders of the Muslim “Moor” minority…
Exhibit in Philippines showcases replicas of world major mosques
World
May 13, 2018
Exhibit in Philippines showcases replicas of world major mosques
At least 2 dozen miniature mosques are now on display in Cotabato City in Maguindanao, the Philippines, as the Autonomous…
House panel approves ‘National Hijab Day’
World
April 22, 2017
House panel approves ‘National Hijab Day’
The House of Representatives’ Muslim committee in the Philippines approved on Thursday House Bill 968 which seeks to declare February…