Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world
As Muslims mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan by celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a look at prayers and festivities around the world. Continue reading
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Donald Trump hosts ‘iftar’ evening meal for Muslim holy month of Ramadan
Several Muslim civil rights groups pushed back, organizing a “NOT Trump’s Iftar” protest to be held Wednesday evening at a park across from the White House. Continue reading
Rohingya militants slaughtered 99 Hindus in a single day: Amnesty International
An armed band of Rohingya militants killed an estimated 99 Hindu villagers in a single day of carnage in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, according to an Amnesty International investigation. Continue reading
London Muslim advocacy group wants Doug Ford to address Andrew Lawton’s past comments
Nawaz Tahir is speaking out after past comments made by PC candidate in London-West Andrew Lawton came to light this week, one of them targeting Muslims. Continue reading
Iceland considers banning most circumcisions, upsetting religious leaders
Icelandic lawmakers are considering a law that would ban the circumcision of boys for non-medical reasons, making it the first European country to do so. Continue reading
Finsbury Park mosque attacker found guilty, police say he was radicalized after watching TV show
A man who rapidly became fixated with Muslims was found guilty Thursday of murder, having deliberately driven a van into a group of worshippers near a London mosque. Continue reading
PQ rejects violence after mosque president’s car set on fire
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Opposition leaders in Quebec are being accused of fuelling extreme right views in Quebec. Parti Quebecois leader Jean-François Lisée is speaking out against violence directed at the Muslim community. Continue reading
More than 1.7M Muslims gather for start of hajj
The hajj is required of all Muslims once in a lifetime. Continue reading
Petition asks indigenous veterans group head to resign after ‘hateful’ comments
The petition organizer says a post on Richard Blackwolf’s Facebook page said the Calgary Pride parade was a “parade of mutations and deviations.” Continue reading
‘Meet a Muslim’ events encourage San Francisco residents to ask questions about Islam
Similar programs emerged after 9/11, when many Muslims felt the need to engage with their fellow Americans to dispel negative perceptions of their faith. Continue reading
