Muslim Minorities

5,000 Qurans distributed in Sri Lanka

A foundation linked to Turkey’s religious authority distributed 5,000 copies of the Quran to Muslims in Sri Lanka. (more…)

6 years ago

Bangladesh to shift 100,000 Rohingya to island

Bangladesh will shift 100,000 Rohingya refugees to an island until their camps are renovated, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on…

6 years ago

Turkey to aid Rohingya in Ramadan

Turkish charitable groups aim to reach thousands of Rohingya in Myanmar and Bangladesh during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.…

6 years ago

Five rebels, five civilians killed in Kashmir violence

Protests erupted in southern Kashmir after the killing of five civilians and five rebels - including a top commander -…

6 years ago

Muslims at Kenya college barred for wearing hijab

Female Muslim students at the Kenya Medical Training College in Mwingi town were denied entry Friday for wearing the hijab.…

6 years ago

Deoband Waqf Rector Maulana Salim Qasmi Passes away

Noted theologian and Islamic scholar Maulana Mohammad Salim Qasmi, who was Chief Rector of Darul Uloom Waqf ever since its…

6 years ago

Turks in Europe introduce Islam at 200 spots

The Turkish Muslim community in Europe on Saturday launched an event to introduce Islam to European people. (more…)

6 years ago

‘Punish a Muslim Day’ passes peacefully but hate crime concerns remain

A viral letter that began circulating online over a month ago had New York City police officers on high alert…

6 years ago

Dalits in India hold protests against ‘dilution’ of SC/ST Act

Dalits in India have organised mass protests against a Supreme Court ruling, which activists say will likely dilute a stringent…

6 years ago

Mosque attacked with Molotov cocktails in Germany

At least three mosques came under attack in Germany on Sunday. (more…)

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