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Thousands of Hindus, including monks, have gathered in the Indian capital of New Delhi to participate in a demonstration calling for the construction of a temple on the site of a historical mosque demolished by Hindu extremists in 1992.  …

Pastor John Shuck of Southminster Presbyterian Church of Beaverton has returned from the pilgrimage of a lifetime — the Arbaeen.   Pastor John Shuck of Southminster Presbyterian Church of Beaverton has returned from the pilgrimage of a lifetime — the…

The Indian national carrier Air India is looking to start a flight service to Iraqi holy city of Najaf from Lucknow in UP via New Delhi, starting early next year.    The Indian national carrier Air India is looking to…

Religious Board of Muslims of Tatarstan announced 2019 the Year of Interpretation of the Quran.   Religious Board of Muslims of Tatarstan announced 2019 the Year of Interpretation of the Quran. Next year 2019, the Presidium of the Religious  Board…

A man was shot dead outside a mosque in Springs in Ekurhuleni, East Rand region of Gauteng, South Africa.   A man was shot dead outside a mosque in Springs in Ekurhuleni, East Rand region of Gauteng, South Africa. Gauteng…

On the lines of similar initiatives in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, volunteers from the Kashmir chapter of “Who is Hussain?” took the initiative of setting up a “Wall of Kindness” in Srinagar, a first of its kind in the city.  …

Former UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage announced his resignation from the right-wing party after 25 years over its anti-Muslim positions.   Former UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage announced his resignation from the right-wing party after 25…

The Amsterdam police are investigating a video in which a spokesperson for the Nasr mosque in Amsterdam-Oost is threatened with death.   The Amsterdam police are investigating a video in which a spokesperson for the Nasr mosque in Amsterdam-Oost is…

According to a report in The Slovak Spectator, archaeologist Viktória Tittonová led an investigation of an area of a castle located near what is now the Slovakia-Hungary border.    According to a report in The Slovak Spectator, archaeologist Viktória Tittonová…

China’s crackdown on Muslims in Xinjiang province has spread to Ningxia, signaling a hardening in Beijing’s management of ethnic and religious groups.   China’s crackdown on Muslims in Xinjiang province has spread to Ningxia, signaling a hardening in Beijing’s management…