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Congress opposes Hindu members on Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board, plans Supreme Court challenge

Madhya Pradesh reorganised its Waqf Board, adding two Hindu members to the ten-member committee. Congress leaders have criticised this move, calling it inappropriate and vowing to challenge it. Ruling BJP leaders defended the decision, stating the board is not solely for mosques. The Waqf Board chief affirmed the reconstitution followed…

The Economic Times

When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than monuments – new research

As conflict continues in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran and elsewhere, the cost is being recorded not only in deaths and displacement, but also in ruined libraries, mosques, churches, museums, archives and historic neighbourhoods.

The Conversation

'Mosques converted into dance bars in Muslim region in China': Pakistani vlogger exposes reality of ‘ironclad’ friendship

A Pakistani vlogger's trip to Kashgar, Xinjiang, has sparked debate in Pakistan and India. The video showcased restricted public religious practices and cultural performances at mosque-like structures, prompting questions about China's policies and Pakistan's ties with Beijing. The footage highlights concerns over religious freedom and cultural identity in the region.

The Economic Times

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Dubai to host Eid ul Fitr 2026 prayers in over 900 mosques, confirms timing in UAE emirate amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Dubai is set for a massive Eid ul Fitr prayer gathering across over 900 mosques, a shift from traditional open-ground prayers. This move prioritises safety and order amid regional security concerns. The coordinated 6:40 am prayer time aims to ensure a unified spiritual experience, reflecting a broader Gulf-wide trend towards…

The Times of India

Ramadan 2026: 1,700 mosques undergo major preparations for Taraweeh as Kuwait gears up to welcome worshippers

Kuwait is undertaking extensive preparations for Ramadan 2026, readying approximately 1,700 mosques nationwide. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs is ensuring thorough maintenance, safety checks and infrastructure servicing to facilitate comfortable and secure worship for congregations. This holistic approach, involving cross-agency coordination, prioritises community well-being and the spiritual observance of the…

The Times of India

6 journalists summoned this month, ‘25’ in a year: The police trail following Kashmir’s press

The oral summonses issued to at least five national media journalists in Kashmir, following their reporting on the profiling of mosques, mark the latest episode of what many describe as systematic surveillance of the valley’s press.

Newslaundry

Flags and Christian nationalist slogans feature in soaring attacks on UK mosques

Between July and October, 25 buildings were targeted in 27 attacks, according to British Muslim Trust

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New Zealand soldier admits attempted espionage in country's first such conviction

The soldier came to law enforcement attention as part of an operation after a 2019 terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, when a white supremacist opened fire on Muslim worshipers, killing 51.

Euronews

Hundreds of Muslims feared dead in Myanmar earthquake, mosques destroyed

More than 50 mosques across the country sustained damage when the magnitude 7.7 quake struck.

Al Jazeera

AP PHOTOS: Muslims in Indonesia welcome the holy month of Ramadan

Ramadan is a time of togetherness for Muslims, as they fill mosques for hours of prayer and share large, lavish meals with family, friends and neighbors after days of dawn-to-dusk fasting.

The Independent UK

Russia-linked Telegram channels ‘offering to pay for attacks on UK mosques’

Exclusive: Campaigners say cryptocurrency payments were offered to UK residents who daubed anti-Muslim graffiti

The Guardian - UK

Labour send 'Jobcentres on wheels' around communities amid bid to slash benefits bill

LABOUR are sending “Jobcentres on wheels” around churches, mosques and football grounds in a trial bidding to cut the number of people out of…

The National (Scotland)

Southport riots: Husband of grandmother who wrote mosques should be blown up says sentence is ‘too harsh’

Julie Sweeney had written on Facebook ‘Blow the mosques up with the adults in it.’

The Independent UK

Muslim leaders urge restraint in response to far-right attacks

Heads of mosques in West Midlands warn against reactive violence as some communities plan counter-protests to protect streets from rioters

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Fearful UK Mosques On Alert Over Far-right Protests

British Muslims voiced fear about far-right protests that have targeted UK mosques in recent days, as community leaders bolstered security at Islamic centres before more demonstrations planned for Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Police in England urged to protect mosques as far right plans more rallies

Fears asylum seeker accommodation may come under threat from ‘mindless thuggery’ of agitators

The Conversation

To remain relevant to young Muslims, mosques must become more inclusive spaces for women

I was widowed at a fairly young age, and as a Muslim woman and single mother it was my responsibility to take my children — a son and a daughter — to the mosque on Fridays, to find solace and to pray.

The Independent UK

Don’t use Muslims as ‘punching bags’ this general election amid Gaza attacks, parties urged

Call comes amid wider concerns about increased attacks on mosques in the wake of pro-Palestine demonstrations

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Gun law reform fears on NZ Mosques terror anniversary

New Zealand will this week mark five years since Australian terrorist Brenton Tarrant murdered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.

The Guardian - UK

‘Everything beautiful has been destroyed’: Palestinians mourn a city in tatters

More than 200 buildings of cultural and historical significance have been reduced to rubble in Gaza, including mosques, cemeteries and museums

The Hindu

Protest against Ananthkumar Hegde

Congress activists protest and burn posters of BJP MP Ananth Kumar Hegde for incendiary remarks on mosques and CM Siddaramaiah.

The Independent UK

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders has withdrawn a 2018 proposal to ban mosques and the Quran

Far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is withdrawing legislation he proposed in 2018 that calls for a ban on mosques and the Quran

The Hindu

What is radiocarbon dating? | Explained

Radiocarbon dating has revolutionised the study of time and its effects in various branches of science, sociology, and psychology. Its advent allowed scholars a clearer and measurable view of the past, opening the door to findings whose importance resonate to this day – including the history of human migration, the…

The Guardian - UK

What does it mean to erase a people – a nation, culture, identity? In Gaza, we are beginning to find out

Artists killed, journalists silenced, libraries and mosques destroyed. What will be left to bind the survivors together, asks Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

EU pledges €30m to protect mosques and synagogues amid hate crime rise

Tensions surrounding Israel-Hamas war has provoked rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia in Europe

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