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A 406-year-old mosque in Bangladesh that is at risk of demolition   A 406-year-old mosque in Bangladesh that is at risk of demolition is suffering from neglect by the authorities, despite archaeologists’ repeated warns of losing the historical site.Located adjacent…

The UN has issued a warning over an expected surge of mostly Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees   The UN has issued a warning over an expected surge of mostly Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees heading out for southeast Asia by the…

significant breakthroughs in the fight against Boko Haram     Nigeria’s security agency said that it had made significant breakthroughs in the fight against Boko Haram and arrested 20 prominent members of the takfiri group accused of coordinating deadly attacks.President…

A Belgian imam has urged Muslims not to observe the ritual slaughter   A Belgian imam has urged Muslims not to observe the ritual slaughter or Udhiyah during this year’s Eid Al-Adha, in a protest against the government’s decision to…

 Islamic Association of Greater Hartford were greeted with this phrase   Visitors at the town mosque for the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford were greeted with this phrase throughout an open house earlier this month. Translated to “The peace of…

in the history of Turkey, a Muslim woman wearing the Islamic headscarf   For the first time in the history of Turkey, a Muslim woman wearing the Islamic headscarf has been named as a government minister. AysenGurcan, a 52-year-old academic…

released a statement regarding the reform package adopted by the Iraqi government.   Following the current events in Iraq, Imam Shirazi World Foundation, located in Washington D.C., has released a statement regarding the reform package adopted by the Iraqi government.…

Muslims are believed to be specifically and excessively targeted during airport security checks in Scotland   Muslims are believed to be specifically and excessively targeted during airport security checks in Scotland, according to a Durham University’s research study. Research carried out in Edinburgh focused on…

The Nairobi Muslim Clerics (NMC) has launched a peace caravan that will preach against terrorism   The Nairobi Muslim Clerics (NMC) has launched a peace caravan that will preach against terrorism and radicalization of youth. The caravan will visit the…

Tens of Shia Muslims rallied in New York demanding the reconstruction of Jannatul Al-Baqi Cemetery in Medina   Tens of Shia Muslims rallied in New York demanding the reconstruction of Jannatul Al-Baqi Cemetery in Medina, which was demolished by King…