Nigeria: Kwara state reaffirms use of hijab in public schools
UK: Johnson under renewed pressure to resign announces tourism boost
Palestine: 3 Palestinians, incl child, injured in attack by settlers in West Bank
Mali: French army officer killed, 9 soldiers injured in mortar attack
UK: Former Tory Minister says she was sacked for being a Muslim
Palestine: 17 Palestinian journalists held in Israeli prisons
Yemen: Saudi-led airstrike on prison kills 70
Pakistan: 3 killed, 26 injured in bombing in Lahore
France: Lawmakers vote to ban wearing of hijab at sporting events
Yemen: Civilians killed in Saudi-led coalition bombing: UN
Indian college bars Muslim women from classes for wearing hijab
US: Mass funeral held for 15 Muslims killed in New York apartment fire
Palestine: Scores of Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa complex
UN sounds alarm over hate crimes in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia
Spain: Former police official claims 2017 terror attacks orchestrated by secret service
UK: Cabinet backs Johnson despite admission of breaking lockdown
Somalia: 10 killed in suicide bombing by Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu
Organization of Turkic States ready to support Kazakhstan to overcome crisis
India bans sacrificial animal slaughter on Eid al-Adha in Kashmir
By Hilal Mir SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir (AA): Slaughter of cows, calves and camels on Muslim festival Eid al-Adha has been banned in the Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir. An order issued by the Animal Husbandry Department and addressed to … Continued
UK: PM puts brakes on eased England lockdown
By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday that a relaxation of lockdown rules in England set for Aug. 1 will be postponed by at least two weeks as the rate of coronavirus’ transmission … Continued
Afghanistan: Car bombing kills 9 people, injures dozens
By Shadi Khan Saif KABUL, Afghanistan (AA): A powerful car bombing killed and wounded dozens of people, mostly civilians, in Afghanistan’s Logar province on the eve of a landmark cease-fire, officials confirmed late Thursday. Tariq Arian, the Interior Ministry … Continued
Eid al-Adha messages from political leaders – 2020
Eid al-Adha messages from political leaders – 2020
India: Somber Eid for Muslims during pandemic
By Shuriah Niazi NEW DELHI (AA): This year the Meerut district’s animal market in India’s most populous northern state of Uttar Pradesh is deserted. With days before the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Adha, the biggest animal market in western Uttar … Continued
Bangladesh restricts public Eid prayers amid pandemic
By SM Najmus Sakib DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA): Bangladesh on Sunday barred congregational prayers on the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha on traditionally-designated open grounds to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to senior officials. Authorities announced the … Continued
Palestine: 1,700 Jewish settlers storm the Al-Aqsa mosque during Eid al Adha prayers
By Anees Barghoti JERUSALEM (AA): Hundreds of Jewish settlers on Sunday forced their way into Jerusalem’s flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with support from Israeli police forces, as Muslims were praying Eid al-Adha prayers. The worshippers had to flee in … Continued
US: Animal rights group slams Muslim ritual
By Vakkas Dogantekin ANKARA (AA): U.S.-based animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) came under fire Thursday for posting an inaccurate video on Twitter attacking a Muslim tradition. “This is heartbreaking. Animals don’t need to … Continued
UK: Eid Al Adha message from Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn
London, (The Muslim News): Eid al Adha message by the Leader of the Opposition and Labour Party, Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn: “A joyous Eid mubarak to everyone celebrating today with friends, family and, of course, neighbours in our community. Eid-ul-Adha … Continued
UK: Eid al Adha message from Lib Dem Leader Vince Cable
Eid al-Adha Message from Leader of Liberal Democrats, Rt Hon Vince Cable MP: I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all those observing Eid al-Adha this year. This holy festival teaches us about the importance of sacrifice, selflessness … Continued
UK: Eid al Adha message from PM Theresa May
Eid al Adha message from Prime Minister Rt Hon Theresa May MP: “I send my warmest wishes to Muslims around the world, and here in the United Kingdom, who are celebrating Eid al-Adha this week. And I congratulate everyone … Continued
Netherlands: Dutch court fines school over Eid class photo
By Abdullah Asiran THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AA): A Dutch court on Monday ruled that an elementary school in The Hague has to pay compensation to two Muslim schoolgirls who missed a class photo because it was organized on an … Continued
Myanmar Muslims combat nationalist pressure on Eid
By Kyaw Ye Lynn YANGON, (AA): Thousands of Muslims have defied pressure from hardline Buddhist monks to crowd a muddy cemetery in Myanmar’s commercial capital to await the ritual slaughter of Eid al-Adha livestock. Unlike most Muslim countries, Eid … Continued
Pakistan: 13 people injured in suicide attack outside Shia Muslim mosque
By Aamir Latif KARACHI, (AA): 13 people, including four policemen were injured when a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden vest after security forces foiled an attempt to strike an Eid al-Adha congregation in southern Pakistan on Tuesday, police said.One suicide … Continued
US: Florida mosque set ablaze on 9/11 anniversary
NEW YORK (AA): A Florida place of worship frequented by the alleged perpetrator of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history was set ablaze on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, officials said Monday. Major David Thompson from St. Lucie … Continued
UK: Eid Al Adha message from Leader of Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn
Eid Al Adha message from Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition, Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn, MP: “On behalf of the Labour Party, I want to send my best wishes to all Muslims in the United … Continued
Switzerland: US, Russia announce truce deal on Syria
GENEVA / WASHINGTON (AA) – The U.S. and Russia have agreed to take steps to reduce violence in war-torn Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry announced on early Saturday. In a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, … Continued
US: New York City schools closed for Eid holiday
NEW YORK (AA): New York City’s public schools closed Thursday for the frist time in observance of the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. The historic day-off marked the first time the country’s largest school district was closed for a Muslim holiday. “Being a … Continued
UK: Celebrating values of Islam, says Corbyn in Eid message
London, (The Muslim News): Eid message by Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party: “On behalf of the Labour Party, I want to send my best wishes to all Muslims in the United Kingdom celebrating Eid al-Adha. “This is … Continued
Yemen: Shia Muslim mosque bombing in Sana’a kills 25 on Eid
[Photo: Similar bombing of Shia Muslim mosque earlier this month of Al-Muayd Mosque in Sana’a killed more than 20 and injured dozens. Photographer: Mohammed Hamoud/AA] Sana’a, (PTI & Agencies): A bomb attack targeting Shiite worshippers at a mosque in Yemen’s … Continued
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.
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