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Dispute over mosque becomes religious flashpoint in India

For nearly three centuries, Muslims and Hindus in India’s Varanasi city have prayed to their gods in a mosque and a temple that are separated by one wall

The Independent UK

Fact check round-up: Misinformation on Gyanvapi mosque survey

Here is a compilation on various claims going around regarding Kashi Viswanath temple and Gyanvapi mosque, and the truth behind them.

The Hindu

Hindu women press for access to Indian mosque, in latest dispute

A court case started by five Hindu women in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political constituency has become the latest battleground in India between the Hindu majority and minority Muslims over access to historically contested religious sites.

Reuters

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Gyanvapi: SC to hear plea for stay on trial court proceedings today

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stalled Gyanvapi mosque survey related proceedings before a Varanasi court for a day after the mosque management committee alleged a concerted attempt is under way to widen the ambit of a suit seeking right to worship of deities inside the mosque.

The Times of India

SC stalls Gyanvapi proceedings in trial court for a day

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stalled Gyanvapi mosque survey related proceedings before a Varanasi court for a day after the mosque management committee alleged a concerted attempt is underway to widen the ambit of a suit seeking right to worship of deities inside the mosque.

The Times of India

The intriguing social media response to the Christchurch mosque attacks

A new research report on social media and the Christchurch attacks finds that a 'kinder' online space in the aftermath was short-lived, but notes the power of everyday users to help shape it

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Hindu groups file fresh petitions to stop Muslims from entering historic Indian mosque

Members of hardline Hindu groups filed petitions in a court in northern India to stop Muslims from entering a historic mosque, until the court decides on an earlier plea seeking approval to look for any Hindu relics which may be on the site, lawyers said on Wednesday.

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Gyanvapi complex: ‘Structure’ appeared after pond was drained, says DM

VARANASI: In his application claiming a shivling was found in the ablution pond of the Kashi VishwanathGyanvapi complex, plaintiff Rakhi Singh’s lawyer Harishankar Jain demanded restricting the number of people offering namaz at the mosque to 20 at a time.

The Times of India

High tension, higher stakes: What Varanasi residents think of Gyanvapi mosque 'video survey'

On May 12, a Varanasi court ordered the resumption of the video survey of Varanasi’s Gyanvapi mosque, located next to the Kashi Viswanath temple.

Newslaundry

Varanasi court to decide on survey inside Gyanvapi mosque

The court will also decide if advocate commissioner will be replaced.

The Hindu

Replace biased official, say Gyanvapi mosque caretakers

Mosque committee moves court.

The Hindu

Whitley Bay mosque submits plans to build minaret and mihrab

Council officers will decide whether the North Tyneside Bangladeshi Association and Mosque can built its silent minaret

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OIC Urges Int'l Community to Assume its Responsibilities Towards Israeli Violations at Al-Aqsa

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) warned on Wednesday of the ongoing violations by Israeli settlers at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, reported the Saudi Press Agency. It said the settlers, under the protection of Israeli forces, were seeking to perform Talmudic prayers in its courtyard and raise the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

PA Calls on International Community to Intervene to End Israeli Aggression

The Palestinian presidency said attacks by Israeli settlers and the occupation forces against worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amount to a “declaration of war.” The international community should intervene immediately to “stop the Israeli aggression against Al-Aqsa mosque and prevent things from going out of control,” said Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson…

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Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli settlers have stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque flanked by Israeli police following a series of clashes that escalated since the start of the Holy month of Ramadan last week. Tens of settlers entered the holy compound and performed the Talmud rituals in the Mosque’s courtyards despite the objection of guards and…

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Israeli Police Attack Palestinians Celebrating Isra Wal Miraj in Jerusalem

Israeli police attacked Palestinians at Bab al-Amoud in Jerusalem who were celebrating al-Isra Wal Miraj Muslim holiday, a religious festival marking Prophet Mohammad's journey to the heavens. Tensions grew in the city as more people arrived at al-Aqsa Mosque. The Israeli police assaulted and clashed with the Palestinians before bringing…

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Alleged Leader of US-based Iran Militant Group Goes on Trial

The alleged leader of the militant wing of a US-based Iranian opposition group went on trial Sunday, state TV reported. He's accused of planning a 2008 bombing at a mosque that killed 14 people and wounded over 200. In 2020, Iran’s intelligence service detained Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German national and…

Bristol Post

Mourners gather to mark the life of 'inspirational' founder of Bristol's largest mosque

A packed congregation gathered at Easton Jamia Mosque

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Tributes paid to 'community lion' who fought inequality and founded Bristol's largest mosque

'He was a lion of our community fighting against inequality and for the voiceless in our community'

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