Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, festivities marred by war in Gaza

- Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 7 months ago No Comments 4,100 Views

Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday yesterday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats.

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Quran burning in Sweden prompts debate on freedom of expression vs incitement of hatred

- Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 1 year ago No Comments 57,598 Views

The Swedish government is concerned about national security following several incidents involving the burning of the Quran that have provoked demonstrations and outrage from Muslim-majority countries. The

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Muslims at Hajj pilgrimage brave intense heat to cast stones at pillars representing the devil

- Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 1 year ago No Comments 3,298 Views

Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims yesterday braved intense heat to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. With morning

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New pilgrims prepare for Hajj’s big return after Covid-19

- Friday, June 16, 2023 - 1 year ago No Comments 2,947 Views

This year’s Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after three years when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced the scale of one of Islam’s holiest rites.