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Flags should be hung in a “prominent position” in all mosque courtyards for the places of worship to become “a solid platform for the study of the party and the country’s laws and policies,” the China Islamic Association said.  …

Thailand’s Ministry of Education has defused a dress-code row at a school in Pattani province by giving the green light for Muslim students there to wear the hijab and long trousers in line with their religious rules.     Thailand’s…

The police responded to al-Nour mosque on Witte de Withstraat in Amsterdam West, Netherlands, on Sunday night to deal with a man waving a knife at the mosque, the police said on Facebook.     The police responded to al-Nour…

A copy of the Quran the size of a thumbnail and believed to be around 120 years old has been discovered.     A copy of the Quran the size of a thumbnail and believed to be around 120 years…

The Imam al-Shirazi World Foundation stated that “it is seeking help and protection from the almighty Allah for the oppressed innocent people in Palestine after the Israeli army killing and abusing them in a barbaric way, not respecting souls, the…

The UN Humanitarian coordinator for Syria has warned that the country is currently experiencing its worst humanitarian crisis since a foreign-backed crisis erupted in the country seven years ago.     The UN Humanitarian coordinator for Syria has warned that…

Amnesty International considered the Bahraini verdict that revoked the citizenship of 115 people and the life sentences issued against 53 of them on terrorism-related charge ludicrous.     Amnesty International considered the Bahraini verdict that revoked the citizenship of 115…

The centers of the office of religious authority Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Hassani al-Shirazi organized a number of religious events around the world to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.   The centers of the office of religious authority Grand Ayatollah…

Uganda has imposed taxes on religious groups for sale of holy Quran and prayer books.     Uganda has imposed taxes on religious groups for sale of holy Quran and prayer books. The country’s Revenue Authority (URA) imposed the taxes…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Muslims in Canada and around the world on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan on Tuesday, reflecting “on values such as compassion, gratitude and generosity.”     Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…