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JERUSALEM (AA): Israeli forces on Wednesday resumed their attacks against Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem’s Old City. In addition,, Israeli warplanes on Wednesday bombed security centers and police headquarters of Palestinian resistance groups in the Gaza Strip. Dozens of bombs were dropped within a few minutes in the south, north, and central […]

11th May 2021

Violence against Palestinian worshippers ‘not acceptable,’ says Johnson

By Hamed Chapman and Ahmed J Versi London, (The Muslim News): Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has remained silent himself in the face of Israeli police firing rubber-coated metal bullets and dispensing tear gas when invading Islam’s third most holy site at al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem allowing his spokesman to condemn the military attack on […]

11th May 2021

UK: Moonsighting for Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr [1st Shawwal] moonsighting chart attached to help you decide first of Ramadan On May 11, the moon can not be seen any where in the world. On May 12, it may be seen in Western Africa and Americas. On May 13, the moon can be seen in the whole world (See visibility […]

11th May 2021

Palestine: Israeli air raids & shelling into Gaza kills 24, incl children, 612 injured in E Jerusalem

By Hamdi Yildiz GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA): The number of those killed in attacks by Israeli forces on the Gaza Strip late on Monday rose to 24 and the wounded to 103, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. UK condemned Hamas for the retaliatory rocket attacks against Israelis, however, did not condemn attacks by […]

10th May 2021

Palestine: 14 Palestinians injured, 4 hospitalized by Israeli forces in E Jerusalem

By Esat Firat and Mustafa Deveci JERUSALEM (AA): At least 14 Palestinians were injured late Sunday in clashes with Israeli police in East Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. Four of those injured in the Israeli attacks near Damascus Gate and in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood were hospitalized, it said in a statement. […]

8th May 2021

Palestine: 205 Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks across East Jerusalem

By Gulsen Topcu JERUSALEM (AA): The number injured rose to 205 in Israeli attacks late Friday at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Damascus Gate of the Old City and the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. Eighty-eight were taken to hospitals in Jerusalem, while others were treated as outpatients, said a […]

29th Apr 2021

Pakistan: Ramadan: Roadside iftar resumes after a year break

By Aamir Latif KARACHI, Pakistan (AA): Sitting on a plastic mat on a stony footpath opposite the mausoleum of the country’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Khair-un-Nisa, together with dozens of other women, was awaiting for Maghrib adhan, Islamic sunset prayers call, to break her fast (iftar) as honking traffic passed by. Volunteers were placing […]

15th Apr 2021

UK: Ramadan reflections

By Javed Khan COMMENT As our second Ramadan of the pandemic approaches, I’ve been reflecting on the last year, and thinking about what lies ahead. Last Ramadan was extremely challenging for many in our community. Above all, it felt lonely: There were no communal iftars. No visiting the masjid. No breaking bread with friends and […]

13th Apr 2021

Ramadan messages from political leaders

Ramadan messages from Leader of Labour Party, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Leader of the Scottish National Party, the First Minister of Wales and the Mayor of London, exclusively to The Muslim News Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, Leader of Labour Party Today, I send warm wishes to Muslims across the UK and around […]

11th Apr 2021

UK: Moonsighting for Ramadan

Ramadan moonsighting chart attached to help you decide first of Ramadan On April 12, the moon may be seen in North and South America with difficulty, and with better visibility in Hawaii and Polynesian Islands.

10th Apr 2021

Pakistan: Philanthropists, charities help poor during Ramadan

By Aamir Latif KARACHI, Pakistan (AA): Despite a surge in coronavirus cases and rising inflation, grocery stores and supermarkets in Karachi, the country’s commercial capital, are overcrowded with customers ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Neatly wrapped packets and boxes of lentils, flour, rice, cooking oil, tea, spices, beverages, and other food […]

26th May 2020

Bangladesh: Rohingya Muslims mark joyless Eid in camps

By Md. Kamruzzaman DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA): Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh’s crammed camps are celebrating a forlorn Eid al-Fitr for the third straight year following a mass exodus in August 2017. “Eid does not carry any significance for us in this stateless life. But we have to pretend to be happy just for our kids,” […]

25th May 2020

Nigeria: Scores attend mass Eid prayers despite warning

By Olarewaju Kola MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AA): Scores of Muslims in Nigeria performed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Sunday amid the threat of coronavirus, and warning against mass gatherings. Boss Mustapha, head of the presidential team on COVID-19, warned against gathering of worshippers for Eid, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. […]

20th May 2020

Eid Al Fitr Moon sighting

Eid Al-Fitr Moon sighting: The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on May 22, 2020 (Friday) at 17:38 GMT. On that day, the moon cannot be seen anywhere in the world. On May 23, it may be seen in Africa and Canada with difficulty, and in USA and South America easily. On May 24, the moon […]

26th Apr 2020

Zimbabwe: Challenges for Muslims in Ramadan

By John Cassim HARARE, Zimbabwe (AA): Muslims in Zimbabwe have ushered in Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, amid a pandemic that has brought life to a halt in the country and around the world. For the first time, there will be no congregational prayers in mosques due to a ban imposed as […]

25th Apr 2020

South Asia: Muslims prepare for Ramadan under Lockdown

By Islamuddin Sajid ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AA): Muslims in South Asia are preparing to observe Ramadan as Lockdown measures continue in many of the countries in the region due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The holy fasting month of Ramadan will begin in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and Kashmir on Saturday, while Muslims in Afghanistan and […]

23rd Apr 2020

Moonsighting chart to help decide 1st of Ramadan

Ramadan moonsighting chart attached to help you decide first of Ramadan The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on April 23, 2020 (Thursday) at 2:26 GMT. On 23 April, the moon may be seen in North, South, and Central America. On 24 April , the moon can be seen in almost the whole world easily […]

22nd Apr 2020

UK: Ramadan fasting exemptions for COVID-19 NHS workers

By Cllr Rabina Khan London, (The Muslim News): Whilst we welcome the month of Ramadan, this year presents exceptional challenges for Muslim health care professionals who will be working in the NHS while fasting (abstaining from food and water from dawn until sunset). Although fasting is obligatory for all able-bodied Muslims under normal circumstances, health […]

13th May 2019

Pakistan’s roadside iftar feeds thousands in Ramadan

By Aamir Latif KARACHI, Pakistan (AA): As the sun begins to fade in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, volunteers start fixing traditional delicacies and drinks on scores of tables at different points of Karachi’s main University Road. Others roll large plastic mats on the stony footpaths and fill them with food. Motorists pull […]

3rd May 2019

UK: Moon sighting for Ramadan 2019

Moon of Ramadan 1440: The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on May 4, 2019 (Saturday) at 22:47 GMT. On May 4, there is no chance of sighting any where. On May 5, there is very small possibility of moonsighting by high powered telescope in Australia, Middle-East, and Europe. On May 5, Eastern Americas have small […]

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Over 120 people attended a landmark conference on the media reporting of Islam and Muslims. It was held jointly by The Muslim News and Society of Editors in London on September 15.

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence event is to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to society. Over 850 people from diverse background, Muslim and non-Muslim, attended the gala dinner.