mosques (19)
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WorldIndonesia’s Religious Affairs Minister urges stronger role for mosques in community empowerment
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar emphasized the need to continue expanding the functions of mosques across Indonesia, positioning houses of worship as centers for social and humanitarian…
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WorldMorocco to Modernize Religious Outreach and Rehabilitate Mosques
Morocco’s Minister of Religious Endowments, Ahmed Toufiq, has reiterated the government’s commitment to modernizing religious outreach and rehabilitating the country’s mosques. Currently, 1,485…
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WorldMass Ashura Rallies Across Iran Reaffirm Support for Lebanon
Massive Ashura gatherings swept across the Iranian capital and multiple provinces, where tens of thousands of mourners filled squares and mosques in solemn commemoration. projecting a clear political…
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WorldHezbollah Denounces Zionist Settlers’ Burning of Two Mosques North of Occupied Ramallah
Hezbollah issued a statement to condemn the Zionist settlers’ burning of two mosques North of occupied Ramallah, affirming that all such heinous terrorist crimes will not deter the Palestinian…
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WorldIllegal Israeli settlers torch entrance of mosque in West Bank
Illegal Israeli settlers set fire early Thursday to the entrance of a mosque in the village of Duma, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, and spray-painted Hebrew slogans on its walls,…
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WorldMaldives Accelerates Islamic Infrastructure Expansion
The administration of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has intensified efforts to expand Islamic infrastructure across the country, placing mosque construction and restoration at the centre of its…
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WorldRamadan begins in Gaza amid ruins of shattered mosques
As the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan began in Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinians headed to the shattered ruins of mosques or to makeshift prayer spaces made of tarpaulins and wood, mourning their…
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WorldMorocco’s Ministry Introduces New Measures to Prepare Mosques Ahead of Ramadan
Morocco’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs is reviewing the condition of mosques nationwide to protect worshippers and prevent structural risks, Minister Ahmed Toufiq said during a…
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WorldNew York Declares January as Muslim American Heritage Month for the First Time
New York is highlighting its commitment to inclusion and diversity. For the first time in history, January has been proclaimed Muslim American Heritage Month by the state, recognizing the contribution…
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WorldHalf a million march for Palestine in Istanbul
Over half a million people gathered early Thursday at Istanbul’s Galata Bridge for a massive march in support of Palestine on New Year’s Day.
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WorldMaldives’ Islamic Minister outlines plans to strengthen Islamic development in 2026
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has stated that the government will prioritise fulfilling Islamic pledges and strengthening Islamic development this year.
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WorldRights Group Warns of Rising Threats Against Mosques in the Netherlands
The global nonviolence organization FreeMuslim has warned of what it described as a serious escalation in threats targeting Muslims in the Netherlands, following reports that several mosques…
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WorldTwo New Mosques Opened in the Maldives Ahead of Ramadan
In a significant boost to community infrastructure, two new mosques were officially opened on Friday, with a major government initiative to complete 15 new mosques before the upcoming holy month…
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WorldKosovo and Bosnia Islamic Communities organized Exhibition on Destroyed Mosques of the 1990s
The Islamic Community of Kosovo (BIK) and the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina organized the photo exhibition “Memory in Photographs – Mosques Destroyed in Bosnia and Herzegovina and…
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WorldMaldivian President Announces Completion of 15 New Mosques Before Ramadan
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the construction of approximately fifteen mosques across the country is scheduled for completion before the month of Ramadan.
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WorldSwitzerland Holds International Conference on Societal Role of Mosques
An international conference on “The Role of Mosques in Serving the Community” was held in Switzerland, bringing together participants to discuss the growing contribution of European mosques to…
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All StoriesIslamic Foundation of the Netherlands Warns of Growing Anti-Muslim Incidents
Eight mosques in various Dutch cities have received threatening letters with anti-Islamic messages, sparking deep concern among the Muslim community.
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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 StoriesMaldives trains 4 Friday sermon leaders to tackle imam shortage
The Maldives has trained four new religious leaders to deliver Friday sermons at mosques, helping tackle a nationwide shortage of Muslim clergy. The government-sponsored programme for young Friday…
