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Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam
Middle East

Q&A: The hajj pilgrimage and its significance in Islam

Over 2 million Muslims from around the world are beginning the five-day hajj pilgrimage on Friday. They will circle Islam’s…
Manpower minister announces 3-day holiday for Eid al-Adha
Egypt

Manpower minister announces 3-day holiday for Eid al-Adha

Minister of Manpower Mohamed Saafan announced that Arafat Day (the day before the first day of Eid al-Adha) and the…
Uighurs challenge China to prove missing relatives are free
World

Uighurs challenge China to prove missing relatives are free

China’s claim that “most” inmates have been released from re-education camps in its Xinjiang region has been met with anger…
Saudi Arabia defends letter backing China’s Xinjiang policy
Middle East

Saudi Arabia defends letter backing China’s Xinjiang policy

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia on Thursday defended signing a letter along with 36 other countries in support of…
As China locks up Muslims in Xinjiang, it opens its doors to tourists
World

As China locks up Muslims in Xinjiang, it opens its doors to tourists

From the expansive dunes of the Taklamakan Desert to the snow-capped peaks of Tianshan, Chinese authorities are selling troubled Xinjiang…
How China intimidates Uighurs abroad by threatening their families
World

How China intimidates Uighurs abroad by threatening their families

At least 1.5 million Uighurs and other Muslim minorities are thought to be detained in “reeducation camps” in China’s Xinjiang Autonomous…
Muslim Council demands apology for Cologne police ‘racial profiling’
World

Muslim Council demands apology for Cologne police ‘racial profiling’

Calls of “Allahu Akbar” [“God is great”] by young Muslims wearing long gowns and vests outside Cologne’s main rail station…
Sri Lanka detain nearly 100 in anti-Islamist swoops
World

Sri Lanka detain nearly 100 in anti-Islamist swoops

Sri Lanka’s military has detained nearly 100 suspects during four days of search operations against remnants of an Islamist group…
Escalating Sri Lankan anti-Muslim riots claim first life
World

Escalating Sri Lankan anti-Muslim riots claim first life

Parts of Sri Lanka were under indefinite curfew Tuesday and social media off-limits after a man was killed by sword-wielding…
Sri Lanka blocks social media after anti-Muslim riots
World

Sri Lanka blocks social media after anti-Muslim riots

Sri Lanka blocked Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms on Monday after anti-Muslim riots hit several towns in the…
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