Mosque (226)
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WorldQuran Desecration in Haute-Loire Mosque Prompts Strong Condemnation from French Muslims
"Muslims in France are deeply shocked and hurt by the desecration of copies of the Quran, which were torn and thrown on the ground by individuals who broke into a mosque in broad daylight in…
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WorldGaza races to preserve historic manuscripts amid massive cultural loss
Brushing away layers of soot and dust, archaeologist Hanin Al-Amassi examines the brittle pages of a manuscript that carries centuries of Gaza’s history.
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WorldViolence against Dutch mosques nearly doubles in ten years, mosque network reports
Violence against mosques in the Netherlands has nearly doubled over the past decade, according to a new report from K9, a network of Dutch mosque organizations. Between 2015 and 2025, K9 documented…
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WorldHamas condemns settler arson of Salfit mosque as racist crime backed by Israeli regime
The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has strongly condemned the burning of a mosque in the northern West Bank by Israeli settlers, calling it a “racist crime” carried out under the full protection…
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WorldCAIR Expresses Solidarity with Irish Muslim Community After Alleged Plot to Destroy Galway Mosque
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, expressed solidarity with the Muslim community in Ireland after two men were…
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WorldSettler Assault on Mosque Leaves Qur’ans Burned
Israeli settlers attacked a Mosque in the northern West Bank, setting the mosque and several copies of the Qur’an on fire using flammable materials.
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WorldUK Sees Alarming Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes and Mosque Attacks
A new report has revealed a sharp surge in anti-Muslim hate and mosque attacks across the UK.
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WorldBurnley mosque in minaret bid to ''boost building's Islamic identity''
A Burnley mosque wants to add a minaret to boost the buildings Islamic identity.
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WorldIran, Russia Stress Expansion of Religious and Cultural Ties in Moscow Meeting
Russian Mufti Roshan Abbasov met with a delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran led by the Chairman of Tehran City Council, Mehdi Chamran, at the Grand Mosque in Moscow to discuss ways to…
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All StoriesConference on Nahj al-Balagha Held with Shia and Sunni Scholars in Karachi
A scholarly conference centered on Nahj al-Balagha was held at the Hazrat Abu Talib (peace be upon him) Mosque in Karachi, Pakistan, bringing together prominent Shia and Sunni religious scholars…
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All StoriesZohran Mamdani defends Muslim identity against ''racist and baseless'' attacks
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, pledged Friday to further embrace his Muslim identity in response to growing attacks by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his surrogates…
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All StoriesOver 180 Omani Women Participate in Muscat’s Second Women’s Quranic Day
The Omani Society for the Care of the Holy Quran organised the second season of '‘Women’s Quranic Day'’ at Al Haq Mosque in the Wilayat of Al Seeb, Muscat Governorate, under the gracious auspices…
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All StoriesMosque in Gaza reopens after ceasefire, call to prayer returns to Al-Shati Camp
After months of closure due to Israeli airstrikes, the Al-Tawhid Mosque in Gaza’s Al-Shati refugee camp has reopened, and the sound of the adhan — the Islamic call to prayer — once again echoes…
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All StoriesRising Hostility, Legal Pressures, and Burial Rights Disputes Target Muslim Institutions in Europe
Recent days have seen a series of incidents in Europe involving mosques and Muslim communities—including hate mail, regulatory crackdowns, and a contentious burial-site proposal in England—that…
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All StoriesPreston Mosque Opened Its Doors to All for a Better Understanding of Islam
Masjid-e-Saliheen in Preston opened its doors to visitors as part of'‘Visit My Mosque'’ Day, offering a unique opportunity for guests to learn about Islam, witness live prayers, and share in…
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All StoriesNine-Story Mosque Construction in Tokyo Signals Growth of Japan’s Muslim Community
Construction has begun on a nine-story, 39-meter-tall mosque in Tokyo, a project aimed at serving Japan’s rapidly growing Muslim population, despite facing some local opposition.
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All StoriesStockholm Grand Mosque Celebrates 25 Years of Influential Presence in Swedish Society
On the 25th anniversary of its founding, the Stockholm Grand Mosque is being celebrated not only as a place of worship but as a vital cultural, social, and interfaith bridge between Muslims and…
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All StoriesMobile Mosque Built to Support Muslim Worship in Remote Areas
A Japanese company has introduced the innovative concept of a “Mobile Mosque” to provide prayer facilities for Muslims deprived of mosques due to war, natural disasters, or lack of infrastructure.…
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All StoriesWakefield Council approves plans to turn former call centre into mosque
The Wakefield City Council in the United Kingdom has granted approval to convert a former call centre into a mosque, following the closure of an existing prayer facility due to a major redevelopment…
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All StoriesIslamic Center in Michigan Hit by Vandalism, Sparks Concern over Islamophobia
Leaders of a mosque in Warren, Michigan, reported that their Islamic center was vandalized over the weekend in an incident they fear may have been motivated by hate.
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All StoriesTwo Islamophobic Attacks on Manchester Mosque Raise Safety Concerns Among Muslims
Following two consecutive attacks on the Elaf Mosque in Stockport, Greater Manchester, the local Muslim community has voiced deep concern over rising Islamophobia and a growing sense of insecurity…
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All StoriesIsraeli Occupation Demolish Mosque Minaret under Construction in Dura, Hebron
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Wednesday demolished a minaret under construction for a mosque in Dura, south of Hebron.
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All StoriesIraq's al-Nouri Mosque officially reopens eight years after being destroyed by ISIS
Iraq has formally reopened the historic al-Nouri Grand Mosque in the northern city of Mosul, eight years after it was destroyed with explosives by the so-called Islamic State (IS) group.
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All StoriesMassive Crowd of Yemenis Attend Funeral of Martyred PM and Ministers
A massive crowd of Yemenis attended a funeral at the largest mosque in Sanaa on Monday for 12 senior Houthi figures, including their prime minister, who were martyred in an Israeli strike.
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All StoriesVandalism at Mosque in Essex Highlights Rising Islamophobia in the UK
The vandalism of a mosque in Basildon last week has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed concerns over the rise of Islamophobia in Britain''.
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All StoriesNearly 300 Albanian Imams Declare Support for Gaza
Nearly 300 Muslim religious leaders from across Albania have issued a joint declaration denouncing Israel’s ongoing military assault on the Gaza Strip as “genocide''.
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All Stories“Israel Smears Muslim Presence in Europe”
Israel’s role as one of the major contributors to the rise in global Islamophobia was further highlighted this week when the self-proclaimed Jewish state, founded through ethnic cleansing and…
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All Stories“Maldives’ Islamic Ministry Launches ‘Ma’rifa 2025’ Book Exhibition”
In the Maldives, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs has inaugurated the ‘Ma’rifa 2025’ book exhibition at the Islamic Centre, bringing together booksellers and publishers to offer discounted reading…
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All StoriesMother Mosque: A Century of Muslim Heritage in America's Heartland
Cedar Rapids' 'Mother Mosque', the oldest Muslim place of worship in the U.S., continues to serve as a cornerstone of cultural integration. Founded by Lebanese immigrants, the mosque unites diverse…
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All StoriesRare Islamic artifacts exhibited at North Lincolnshire School
Sacred Islamic artefacts dating back 700 years, including the 29ft-long (9m) cloth used to cover the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, were on display at a school in North Lincolnshire.