Asia

Kazakhstan Holds Constitutional Referendum Amid High Voter Turnout ———————————– Kazakhstan has entered a new phase of political reform following a nationwide constitutional referendum marked by high voter participation and international observation. The vote, held across more than 10,000 polling stations…

Debate Rekindled in Japan After Authorities Reject New Muslim Cemeteries ————————————– Debate has resurfaced in Japan after authorities rejected the establishment of new Muslim cemeteries, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by Muslim communities in a country where cremation is practiced in…

Halal Food Demand Rises in Japan During Ramadan ——————————– Demand for halal food is increasing across Japan as Muslims observe Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting from dawn to sunset, which this year began in late February and continues…

CAIR Urges U.S. to Demand China Stop Targeting Uyghurs Fasting in Ramadan ———————————– The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on the U.S. State Department to demand that China release Uyghur Muslims allegedly detained for observing the Ramadan and…

Suspected Arson Attacks Shake Muslim Community in Northern Japan ————————— Members of the Muslim community in northern Japan say they are living in fear after a series of suspected arson attacks damaged a mosque and several Pakistani-owned businesses in the…

Suspected Arson Attacks Shake Muslim Community in Northern Japan ————————— Members of the Muslim community in northern Japan say they are living in fear after a series of suspected arson attacks damaged a mosque and several Pakistani-owned businesses in the…

Ramadan Across Africa and Asia: Iftar Initiatives Highlight Social Solidarity from Egypt to Pakistan ———————————————- As the holy month of Ramadan enters its early days, communities across Africa and Asia are marking the occasion not only with prayer and fasting,…

Singapore Islamic Council Recognized Among Top 300 Employers in National “Opportunities Index” —————————————- The Islamic Council of Singapore has achieved a national milestone by being listed among the top 300 employers in the country’s Opportunities Index, a national ranking based…

HRW Calls on Japan to Adopt Regulation for Countering Uyghur Forced Labor ——————————- Japanese lawmakers and Uyghur activists convened in Tokyo on February 25 for an event organized by the Japan Uyghur Association to address alleged human rights abuses by…

Philippine House of Representatives Opens First Permanent Prayer Hall for Muslims —————————- The House of Representatives of the Philippines inaugurated its first permanent prayer hall for Muslims on February 16, 2026, at its headquarters in Manila, marking an institutional step…