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London, (The Muslim News): Exclusive: Eid al-Fitr messages from UK Political leaders: Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, Leader of Labour Party I would like to wish Muslims in the UK and around the world Eid Mubarak. Like last year, I know this Ramadan has been different and you haven’t been able to […]

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

UK: Further easing of lockdown confirmed from May 17

By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): Lockdown restrictions will be further relaxed from May 17 in England in accordance with the roadmap he set out three months ago, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has confirmed. The easing, the largest so far including allowing people to meet indoors in groups of up to six or as […]

28th Apr 2021

Pakistan records highest daily COVID-19 deaths

By Islamuddin Sajid ISLAMABAD (AA): Pakistan on Wednesday registered 201 deaths from the coronavirus, the highest single-day fatalities since the start of the pandemic last year, said the Health Ministry. The nationwide count raised to 17,530 with the fresh fatalities. Only in April, the South Asian country recorded over 3,100 deaths from COVID-19. This […]

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 […]

8th Jun 2019

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 die for you to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Have a #vegan holiday,” PETA said in a […]

16th Jun 2018

UK: Birmingham city hosts Europe’s largest Eid gathering

By Muhammad Mussa LONDON (AA) – Birmingham hosted Europe’s largest Eid al-Fitr gathering with more than 140,000 people attending the celebration on Friday. Organized by the Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC), the large gathering saw the attendees say the morning Eid prayer and later enjoy festivities such as the fun fair and miniature […]

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.