‘We kept our beards’: Oberammergau’s passion play emerges from pandemic

Depicting the life, persecution, death and resurrection of Jesus, the 42nd season of what is believed to be the oldest continuous running amateur theatre production in the world will open on Saturday with a 103-performance run until October.

A million set to throng India’s Ganges for holy dip despite COVID

Nearly one million Hindu worshippers are expected to gather on the banks of the river for yearly pilgrimage in the state reporting the second-highest number of cases.

The Courtesy of Covering Up

Mask wearing during the pandemic has cast modest Muslim style in a new light.

World's Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2021

Islamic financial institutions coped well under pandemic conditions and found that prior tech investments paid off.

Agha Syed Karar Hashmi:

Heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (a.s)

Hashmi in a Press statement said that Imam Ali (AS) spent his entire life for the cause of Allah and Islam and followed the footprints of beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) till his martyrdom.

Worcester Muslim welfare association raises £100k in four hours for new mosque

A TV appeal to raise money for a new 'landmark' mosque in Worcester received more than £100k in donations in just a few hours.

Turkish charity gives Ramadan aid to South Sudanese

More than 500 families are going to benefit from the 430 food packages distributed by Turkish organization Ab-i Hayat during Ramadan, a Muslim holy month.

Ilhan Omar: Sanctions against Iran amid pandemic anti-human

In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Omar strongly criticized the measures by outgoing US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as anti-human and hawkish

Edmonton mosque supports seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

The mosque partnered with the Alberta government, Islamic Relief and Human Concern International delivered 200 meals and COVID-19 kits to seniors around the city.

Islamic Relief Worldwide chief executive to leave after 27 years at the charity

Islamic relief worldwide chief executive who served for 27 years is treading down due to health issues.

MP Victoria Prentis visits Banbury Mosque to thank volunteers for their service during coronavirus pandemic

North Oxfordshire MP Victoria Prentis visited the Banbury Mosque to thank the volunteers of Banbury Community Fridge for their service to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Banbury Mosque receives Hero award for service to community during the COVID-19 pandemic

"We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to all those who like you, have worked so hard to support their local community.

Statement of UK Shia representatives concerning Muharram ceremonies

The necessity to revive the tragedy of Ashura in the annual Muharram mourning ceremonies for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) on the one hand, and on the other hand, the special conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Shie representatives advise everybody to take precautions.

Report reveals ‘tireless’ work of UK Muslim charities during COVID-19 pandemic

The Neighbours Next Door, written by the Muslim Charities Forum (MCF), identified 194 Muslim charities attending to a whole array of needs from ensuring that food and medicine get to those in need to supporting victims of domestic violence, stranded students and single parents.

Somber Eid for Muslims in India during pandemic

With days before the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Adha, the biggest animal market in western Uttar Pradesh should be bustling with buyers and sellers.

Muslim Council of Britain's 'top tips' on how to celebrate Eid safely amid COVID-19

Normally, celebrations would involve Eid prayers at the mosque, followed by gatherings of family and friends.

Top Muslim scholar calls for saving Yemen children

On Friday, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned that millions of children in the heart of the world’s worst humanitarian disaster could be pushed to the brink of starvation, due to huge shortfalls in humanitarian aid funding amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Muslim pilgrims arrive in Mecca for hajj amid COVID-19 pandemic

The hajj, which begins on Wednesday, normally draws around 2.5 million people for five intense days of worship in one of the world’s largest gatherings of people from around the world.

Edmonton Muslims face financial woes due to Hajj pilgrimage entry restrictions

For the past several years Waseem Ashtikar, a kitchen manager at Boston Pizza in Edmonton has been saving money for he and his wife to fulfil their final religious duty as Muslims, to perform Hajj.

Report describes devastation COVID-19 has wreaked on UK Muslim community

The report by the Centre for Muslim Policy Research, by Dr Hina J Shahid, describes a community that has been disproportionately hit hard by coronavirus while at the same time suffering increased Islamophobia because of it.

Medicine, food and social distancing at the mosque doing everything right in UK

With restrictions on places of worship now easing following the Covid-19 pandemic Raza Jamia Masjid, Accrington, has been identified nationally for their proactive response.

Leeds Imam says reopening of mosques will play huge role in 'hope and healing'

Announcing the easing of lockdown restrictions, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that places of worship will be able to reopen, with weddings of up to 30 people allowed.

UN Aid Chief: Yemen ‘will fall Off cliff’ without new funds

Mark Lowcock told a closed Security Council meeting Wednesday that COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across Yemen and about 25% of the country’s confirmed cases have died — “five times the global average.”

Pakistan condemns construction at Babri Mosque site

The development came at a time when the two nuclear-armed neighbors are struggling to contain the surging coronavirus pandemic.

Islamic charity distributes aid in 66 countries during Ramadan

TIKA distributed more than 100,000 aid packages during the month.

Letter of congratulations from the World Council of Churches on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr

 While we should do all we can to minimize the suffering brought about by the virus, and to protect the lives of those who are most vulnerable, we also pray that God will bring good out of all the trials that so many have endured.

Muslims need fair media

These are the communal doctors who are devising new medicine and tools for breeding the propaganda of hate. Leading them on the front lines are some journalists who see this pandemic as incendiary fuel to further the communal agenda.

Pakistan calls for UNSC to stop atrocities against Muslims in India, occupied Kashmir

“We are, unfortunately, witnessing a global resurgence of right wing and fascist ideologies, hate speech, xenophobia, Islamophobia, incitement to violence and acts of brutal violence,” Ambassador Munir Akram said during a Security Council “Arria Formula” meeting on Friday.

Turkish charity allocates over $500K for Ramadan aid at home, abroad

During the global coronavirus outbreak, many Muslims around the world observe Ramadan under lockdown, Sadik Danisman said, adding that Yardimeli International Humanitarian Aid Association's branches, representatives, and volunteers in Turkey’s 81 provinces continue their work in the field by taking all protective measures against the virus.

UK mosques to broadcast daily call to prayer during Ramadan due to lockdown measures

The call to prayer or Adhaan, which lasts less than five minutes, will be played at sunset to announce the end of that day’s fast and at 1pm on Fridays to mark a prayer at this time.