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Ramadan is a special time of the year for Muslims all around the world, centered around spiritual reflection, charity, and self-discipline. However, it is also a time when people often gather and share food and desserts. With the long fasting hours, indulging in sweet treats and desserts is a common …

Ramadan is a month of fasting, spiritual purification and prayer for Muslims. Here are some facts you should know about the month

Iran’s foreign minister has censured the European Parliament’s “visceral” vote calling for the designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terror group, warning that such conduct would be “costly” for Europe. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the correct path for Europe would be rather to concentrate on diplomacy, constructive …

Police made the arrests in connection with violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims during a religious procession. Indian police have arrested 14 people in connection with the violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims during a Hindu religious procession in the country’s capital New Delhi on Saturday. Six police officers and …

China has accused the G7 of “political manipulation” after it criticised Beijing over a range of issues. In a joint statement at the end of a three-day summit, leaders of the G7 countries urged China to “respect human rights and fundamental freedoms”. Issues highlighted included abuses against the Uyghur Muslim …

A boat carrying dozens of Rohingya refugees that set sail in February but had been adrift in the Andaman Sea with engine failure has landed on an Indonesian island after a voyage of more than 100 days, a human rights official said. The vessel sailed on Feb. 11 from Cox’s …

US President Donald Trump says he did not sanction Chinese officials further over the detention of Muslims in Xinjiang as he was in the “middle of a trade deal”. Trump told the Axios news site that achieving a “great” deal meant he could not impose “additional sanctions”. China has held …

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is to deliver a speech on the occasion of International Quds Day. Ayatollah Khamenei’s speech on Friday will be aired live on local and international radio and television channels. Every year on International Quds Day, millions of Muslims hold rallies worldwide …

The small west African nation of The Gambia has filed a lawsuit at the UN’s top court formally accusing Myanmar of genocide against Rohingya Muslims. It was filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which normally rules on disputes between states. Last year, the UN issued a damning report …

Footage which appears to show blindfolded and shackled Muslim prisoners held in Xinjiang, China, has prompted widespread condemnation after it was posted anonymously online. International human rights groups are investigating the clip published by a YouTube channel named War on Fear and is titled “Xinjiang: A New Explanation.” China has …

Iraqi security forces have dismantled a terrorist group as it was planning attacks on Shia Muslims during mourning rituals on Arba’een, which marks 40 days after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Iraq’s Security Media Cell announced in a statement released …

13 Centuries ago, one man made the ultimate stand. He gave his life for Dignity, Equality, and Justice. He Changed the Course of History and Inspired Generations. That man was Hussain.

This video is dedicated to informing the world about an inspirational man called Hussain: What he stood for and what he gave his life for. We need to see a world inspired by the personality of Hussain: his morals, his actions and moreover his compassion for those around him. It …

Almost 2 million people in northeast India were left facing statelessness on Saturday after the state of Assam published a citizenship list aimed at weeding out “foreign infiltrators”, in a process the central government wants to replicate nationwide. A total of 31.1 million people were included in a final National …

The main suspect in the Christchurch attacks in March has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Brenton Tarrant is charged with the murder of 51 people, 40 counts of attempted murder and one terrorism charge in New Zealand’s deadliest peacetime mass shooting. Appearing via video link from prison, the 28-year-old …

A fishing boat carrying more than 60 Rohingya Muslims was found beached on an island in southern Thailand on Tuesday, officials said. The passengers – 28 men, 31 women, and five children – were stranded on Rawi island in Tarutao National Park in Thailand’s southern Satun province after the boat …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marked the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown on Tuesday by expressing “real concerns” about China’s human rights record, prompting a swift protest from Beijing. Diplomatic relations between the two countries have deteriorated badly since December when police in Vancouver detained Huawei Technologies Co …