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Working Muslim mums say going without food or drink not the hardest part of Ramadan fasting

From trying to eat enough calories during pre-dawn meals to maintaining a work-life balance while fasting, this is what Ramadan is like for many busy working Muslim mums.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

India condemns Muslim group OIC's stance on violence in the country

India's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) showed an "anti-India agenda" by saying that last week's violent clashes during a Hindu religious festival targeted the Muslim community.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2023

Census reveals first data on sexuality and gender by religion and ethnicity

Some 1.5% of people identifying as Muslim say their gender is different to their sex registered at birth.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Shia Muslim scholars denied entry into US suspect religious bias

Some believe that a 2015 law restricting entry to those who have traveled to Iraq or Iran – where Shias make pilgrimages – is to blame

The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2023

It's time for Muslims to protect children from marriage

In Islam, clergymen interpret how marriage is done, sometimes allowing child brides. Clergywomen want substantive justice to stop the practice.

360info · Apr 3, 2023

Army denies mosque was built in Satun military camp

The 4th Army has denied as incorrect a report that a mosque had been built in a military camp in Muang district of Satun province, saying it is only a place for Muslim soldiers' family members to worship.

Bangkok Post · Apr 2, 2023

Medieval Swahilis and Persians paired up 1,000 years ago in East Africa, ancient DNA reveals

A new ancient DNA study help confirm, but also "contradict and complicate" the historical narrative that Swahilis paired up with Persians 1,000 years ago in East Africa.

LiveScience · Apr 2, 2023

Yousaf and Sunak … politics is making progress but society must catch up

A truly equitable country is still some way off despite recent successes at the very top

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023

Humza Yousaf becomes Scotland's latest trailblazer but class 'remains true divide'

HUMZA Yousaf making history as Scotland's first Muslim leader is the latest example of the country's trailblazing politicians from ethnic minorities…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2023

Lanterns and crescents: more retailers court Ramadan buyers

For this year’s Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Target rolled out its first dedicated Ramadan and Eid, or feast, collection, including decorations

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023