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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-al-Fitr: Kwara Muslims hold first prayer after late Chief Imam

Muslim faithful in Kwara State held a significant Eid-el-Fitr prayer marking the end of Ramadan, the first since the passing of the former Chief Imam.

Mar 20 • 11:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Images of the Grand Eid al-Fitr Prayer in the Arab and Islamic World

The Islamic and Arab world celebrated Eid al-Fitr with communal prayers and festivities, showcasing a spirit of unity despite regional tensions and security measures.

Mar 20 • 10:29 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Al-Aqsa Mosque Closed for Id Prayer

The Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem has been closed for Id prayer for the first time in decades, following tensions linked to recent geopolitical conflicts.

Mar 20 • 09:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Nigel Farage condemned over call to ban public prayer for Muslims in the UK

Muslim leaders condemn Nigel Farage for his call to ban public prayers by Muslims, deeming it a sign of growing intolerance in the UK.

Mar 19 • 19:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Starmer claims Tory party has ‘problem with Muslims’ after Nick Timothy tweet

Keir Starmer accused the Conservative party of having an issue with Muslims following a controversial tweet by Nick Timothy, which described a public prayer by Muslim leaders as 'an act of domination.'

Mar 18 • 17:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

If Inclusion Becomes a Cultural Surrender

A letter raises concerns about Muslim prayer rooms in Italian schools, questioning whether this practice contradicts societal principles.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Sack top Tory for calling Muslim Trafalgar Square prayers 'act of domination', says PM

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called for the dismissal of Conservative shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy for labeling a Muslim prayer gathering in Trafalgar Square as an 'act of domination.'

Mar 18 • 10:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Right to Stop Prayer...', Al-Aqsa Mosque Closed During Ramadan! Muslim Countries Furious at Israel

Israel has been closing the Al-Aqsa Mosque for 16 days during Ramadan, prompting outrage among Muslim nations and condemnation from the Arab League.

Mar 16 • 16:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'If you have a urinary incontinence disease, do not lead the prayer, city Qazi...'

A controversial fatwa issued in Bhopal states that individuals suffering from urinary incontinence cannot lead prayers, causing widespread backlash and accusations of conspiracy.

Mar 16 • 07:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Resign or demand a transfer...', High Court strict on the Sambhal prayer controversy

The Allahabad High Court rejected an order limiting the number of worshippers at a mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, during Ramadan, affirming the right to pray freely.

Mar 14 • 21:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Meerut: No prayer on the road during Eid, FIR and passport cancellation will follow

In Meerut, the police have strictly prohibited Eid prayers on public roads, imposing severe legal actions against any violators including passport confiscation.

Mar 13 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A mosque appears at the University of Brescia. And there is also a partition for women

The University of Brescia has transformed its meditation room into a mosque for Muslim prayers, complete with prayer carpets and a partition for gender separation during worship.

Mar 11 • 13:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ramadan, in the school of Florence a classroom dedicated to Muslim students for prayer

A school in Florence has dedicated a classroom for Muslim students to pray during Ramadan, sparking controversy amidst discussions about religious rights and integration in Italy.

Feb 28 • 12:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

With Mazraoui's Presence: How Manchester United Celebrated its Muslim Fans? (Video)

Manchester United hosted an iftar event at Old Trafford for its Muslim fans, featuring prayer, speeches, and the participation of player Noussair Mazraoui.

Feb 28 • 08:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

When bells, then also muezzin. A German city agrees to calling to Muslim prayers

A German city has approved the practice of calling Muslims to prayer, akin to church bells.

Feb 27 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Lucknow: Demand to perform prayer at Lal Baradari, people took to the streets

Thousands of protesters in Lucknow are demanding the permission to perform prayers at Lal Baradari following an intensifying dispute.

Feb 27 • 02:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dispute Over Prayer Shed Near Mumbai Airport... Government Says There Are 3 Mosques Nearby

The Bombay High Court heard a case regarding the removal of a prayer shed for Muslim drivers near Mumbai Airport, with the government stating that there are sufficient nearby mosques for worship.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Video: The Call to Prayer at Manchester United Stadium in the Presence of Mazraoui

The Muslim supporters' club of Manchester United held an iftar event at Old Trafford, featuring the call to prayer and attended by Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa Outside Mosque in Response to Prayer at Lucknow University

A Hindu organization recited the Hanuman Chalisa outside a mosque at Lucknow University following a prayer by Muslim students, leading to police intervention and legal actions against some students.

Feb 24 • 10:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Prayer outside the mosque in Lucknow University, strong protest by Hindu organizations

The Lucknow University administration has issued notices to 13 students for offering prayers and conducting protests outside the mosque on campus, aiming to prevent communal tension.

Feb 24 • 07:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

NSUI Protests Against Closure of Lala Baradari Mosque in Lucknow University

Members of the National Students' Union of India protested against the closure of a mosque within Lucknow University, claiming it has served as a prayer space for Muslim students for years.

Feb 24 • 00:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Days of God: The Secrets of Humility in Prayer

This article explores the importance of humility in prayer, emphasizing how true focus and presence can transform a Muslim’s spiritual experience.

Feb 21 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

‘Al-Aqsa is a detonator’: six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses

The longstanding agreement on prayer rights at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque has been disrupted, escalating tensions between Muslim and Jewish communities.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dispute Over Offering Prayer in Mohammadganj Village, Hindu Side Warns of Migration

A dispute over offering prayers in Mohammadganj village of Uttar Pradesh has escalated, leading to tensions between Hindu and Muslim residents.

Feb 19 • 13:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The second of Ramadan: The breaking of the Mongol storm and the silence of the calls to prayer after 'The Plain of Martyrs'

The article discusses significant historical battles that took place in Ramadan which shaped the Islamic world, particularly focusing on the defeat of the Mongols by Muslim forces.

Feb 19 • 04:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Unfinished Cumbria mosque to open early for Ramadan prayers

Cumbria's South Lakes Islamic Centre is set to open for Ramadan prayers despite being incomplete, reflecting the community's urgent need for a prayer space during the holy month.

Feb 18 • 12:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Authorities in Jerusalem: Israeli restrictions on prayer at Al-Aqsa are a 'dangerous escalation'

Palestinian authorities in Jerusalem condemned Israeli restrictions on prayer at Al-Aqsa mosque as a serious escalation threatening Muslim rights.

Feb 17 • 18:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"Stop the bags": the many worlds of Jerusalem converge in a fish store

A bustling fish market in Jerusalem becomes a melting pot for various communities, particularly on Fridays before the Muslim prayer call.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Closed-door apologies are not enough for a community confronted by images of worshippers being seized by NSW police

Footage of police arresting worshippers during prayer in Sydney has sparked outrage and reflection within the Muslim community about the implications of such actions.

Feb 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog rally didn’t reach officers, NSW police say

New South Wales police attribute violent disruptions of Muslim worshippers during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog to a breakdown in communication among officers.

Feb 12 • 23:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NSW premier won’t apologise to Muslims after police grab men praying at rally against Isaac Herzog

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns refuses to apologise to the Muslim community after police disrupted a prayer during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Sydney.

Feb 12 • 02:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NSW police commissioner urged to apologise to ‘entire Muslim community’ after officers disrupted prayer at Sydney protest

The New South Wales police commissioner is being urged to apologize to the Muslim community after police disrupted a prayer during a protest against the Israeli president's visit to Sydney.

Feb 11 • 07:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Passengers Prayed in the Open at Ahmedabad Airport

A group of Muslim passengers was seen praying together in a public area of Ahmedabad Airport, sparking discussions on social media.

Feb 11 • 06:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dozen people seen praying in open at airport, video goes viral

A video showing 10 to 12 Muslim travelers praying together in an open area of Ahmedabad airport has gone viral, sparking discussions on social media.

Feb 11 • 05:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video of Open Prayer Inside Ahmedabad Airport Goes Viral, Passenger Raises Questions

A video showing Muslim travelers praying inside the open area of Ahmedabad Airport has gone viral, sparking discussions on social media regarding the legality of such practices in public spaces.

Feb 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Sheikh who led prayer at Sydney protest against Herzog says police were ‘unhinged and aggressive’

A coalition of Muslim organisations in New South Wales called for police accountability after officers violently disrupted a prayer during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Sydney.

Feb 10 • 04:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Misconduct with Hindu youth in the Dargah

A serious incident occurred in Deva town of Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, where a Hindu youth named Harish Sharma was mistreated and assaulted while visiting the Dargah to offer a prayer veil to a neighboring Muslim woman named Ayesha.

Feb 6 • 13:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

In stores, kneeling people are expelled, and the EU is the largest importer of patriarchy in the world

A Berlin-Kreuzberg Muslim activist envisions a future Germany filled with mosques and prayer houses while criticizing European patriarchal influence.

Jan 1 • 07:36 UTC

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