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18th Dec 2021

Belgium’s Muslim community challenges halal slaughter ban at Strasbourg Court

By Agnes Szucs BRUSSELS (AA): The Muslim community in Belgium will appeal at the European Court of Human Rights against the ban on ritual halal animal slaughtering. “The Belgian Muslim Executive and the Coordination Council of Islamic Institutions of … Continued

2nd Oct 2021

Belgian Muslims turn to Strasbourg Court after halal slaughter ban

By Agnes Szucs BRUSSELS (AA): Muslim associations will appeal at the European Court of Human Rights against the decision of Belgium’s Constitutional Court banning ritual halal animal slaughter, they announced on Friday. The Executive Office of Muslims in Belgium … Continued

11th Jan 2021

India: Halal certificate no longer mandatory for meat exports

By Shuriah Niazi NEW DELHI (AA) : Under new rules, meat from India no longer needs to be certified halal – following Muslim rules – before it is exported. The recently changed requirement is expected to end the domination of … Continued

10th Jan 2021

Indonesia: Muslim body declares Chinese vaccine halal

By Nicky Aulia Widadio JAKARTA, Indonesia (AA): Indonesia’s top Muslim body on Friday declared China’s Sinovac vaccine for COVID-19 halal, or permissible under Islam. In a news conference, Asrorun Niam, the secretary of fatwa (Islamic decree) commission of Indonesian Ulema … Continued

18th Dec 2020

EU upholds Belgian ban on halal kosher slaughter

By Busra Nur Bilgic Cakmak (AA): Europe’s top court on Thursday backed a ban on the halal and kosher slaughter of animals in Belgium, triggering a backlash from Muslim and Jewish communities. The European Court of Justice ruled that “the … Continued

1st Oct 2020

UK: World Halal Authority opens London office

By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): The most internationally accredited halal certification body has formally launched operations in Europe by opening an office in London. The World Halal Authority said that expanding its services to the UK is one … Continued

11th Sep 2020

EU: Ban on halal & kosher slaughter against EU law

By Agnes Szucs BRUSSELS (AA): A ban on halal or kosher animal slaughtering is against EU law, an advocate general of the European Court of Justice advised on Thursday. EU countries “may adopt stricter rules than those contained in … Continued

19th May 2017

Belgium: Muslim, Jewish groups to appeal Belgian slaughter ban

By Serife Cetin and Hatem Sakly BRUSSELS (AA): Muslim and Jewish communities in Belgium are to appeal a decision by one of the country’s regions to prohibit the slaughter of un-stunned animals. It would effectively criminalize halal and kosher … 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.

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.