Tag: Muslims
Sri Lanka ends widely condemned Muslim burial policy
The country's top health official said the bodies of virus victims could now be handed over to relatives for burial at any cemetery
School hijab row highlights India’s religious divide
What began as one school issuing an edict to protect secularism has now escalated into religiously driven protests and counter-protests
Pakistan mob set fire to police station over Koran desecration
Blasphemy is a hugely sensitive issue in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where even unproven allegations can stir mobs and violence
Amnesty International calls for end to discrimination against Muslims in Sri...
The report said discrimination against Muslims has evolved from “a rising series of mob attacks ... into government policies" against Muslims
Myanmar military releases anti-Muslim monk
Ashin Wirathu, dubbed as the "Buddhist Bin Laden," was released after all charges against him were dropped
Photos: Muslim Filipinos mark ‘Feast of Sacrifice’ amid pandemic
Despite threats of infections from COVID-19, Filipino Muslims offered prayers as they mark the Islamic "Festival of the Sacrifice"
For second year, Saudi Arabia bars foreign travelers from Haj due...
Only people aged between 18 and 65 who have been vaccinated or immunized against the virus can take part in the pilgrimage
The candidate and her hijab: Identity matters in French elections
Laïcité and identity will be central to the campaign battle ahead of the 2022 presidential vote
Survivors of Marawi siege condemn attacks in Palestine
The government of Marawi and Lanao del Sur province joined Muslim countries in condemning Israeli attacks on Palestine
Muslims mark Eid with masks and prayers amid COVID and conflict
In a typical year, millions would travel to their hometowns to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with their families