Asia

Malaysia’s “Mosque Open Day” Initiative Promotes Community Engagement, Understanding of Islam ————————————– Malaysia is hosting the 2026 “Mosque Open Day” initiative during September as part of Islamic Tourism Month, opening several mosques to visitors from different religions, cultures and nationalities.…

Nepal: Muslim Communities Mobilize Relief Efforts for Flood Victims ————————————– Muslim communities across several regions of Nepal have launched a coordinated aid campaign to support families affected by recent floods, highlighting the role of mosques, Islamic schools, and community institutions…

Tashkent’s Center for Islamic Civilization preserves scientific, cultural legacy of Islamic world ———————————————— The Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is preserving and presenting a wide collection of manuscripts, artifacts and historical objects representing different periods of Islamic history.…

Floods in Nepal: Death Toll Rises to 1,127 with Thousands Missing The death toll from the devastating floods and torrents that struck vast areas of Nepal has risen to 1,127, while 4,858 people are still missing. Search and rescue operations…

The allowance of hijab in Japan sparks controversy.. Politician attacks the decision: “Stop the Islamic invasion” The decision by the Japanese retail chain “FamilyMart” to allow Muslim female employees to wear hijab during work has sparked a debate in Japan.…

Nepal: 472 Bodies Found, Search Continues for Hundreds of Missing The Himalayan region is facing one of the worst natural disasters in its modern history, as rescue teams race against time to find survivors amid massive floods and avalanches that…

UNESCO Launches International Initiative to Protect Endangered Languages and Enhance Their Presence in Education and Culture The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in collaboration with the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), has launched a…

Sweden, Indonesia Sign Halal Certification Recognition Agreement to Boost Trade —————————————— Indonesia and Sweden have signed a mutual recognition agreement for halal certificates in a move aimed at facilitating bilateral trade and strengthening cooperation in the halal products sector. The…

Rights Advocates Raise Concerns Over Impact of China’s Ethnic Unity Law on Uyghurs ————————- One month after China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress came into effect, rights advocates have raised concerns that the legislation is being used to…

ASEAN Economic Integration Creates New Opportunities for Southeast Asia’s Muslim Communities —————————————— The deepening economic integration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is creating new opportunities for the region’s estimated 240 million Muslims, particularly in halal industries, small…