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How do footballers adapt during the Holy month of Ramadan?

In partnership with Media City

During the Holy month of Ramadan, Muslim footballers will fast from sunrise until sunset. How do they adapt, and does it impact their performance?

France

French lawmakers debate ban on religious clothing in sports

The measures have sparked controversy, with critics labelling the proposal a “hijab ban,” warning it would disproportionately target women of Muslim faith.

Culture news

Landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening after UNESCO-led restoration

A UNESCO-led project is restoring historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul, including the Al-Hadbaa Minaret and key churches, after being destroyed by ISIS.

Portugal

The Aga Khan has died at age 88

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and was the 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

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Culture news

Iranian singer arrested after performing without hijab

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was arrested on Saturday after performing a YouTube concert without wearing a hijab, her lawyer told local media.

Art

Victoria and Albert Museum reveals winner of Jameel Prize

Indian artist Khandakar Ohida has been named the winner of the seventh edition of the Jameel Prize, awarded every three years to an artist inspired by Islamic tradition.

Albania

Albania announces plan to create a Vatican City-like microstate

If all goes to plan, the so-called "Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order" will become the world's smallest state, just a quarter of the size of Vatican City.

United Kingdom

Petrol bombs thrown at police in second night of rioting in Belfast

Northern Ireland police warned people to stay away from certain parts of the city as they attempted to restore order.

France

French sprinter can swap hijab for cap during Olympic opening ceremony

Sounkamba Sylla had been in dispute with the organisers of the Games over wearing a hijab due to France's strict laws on secularism.

Europe News

Germany bans organisation with alleged links to Iran and Hezbollah

Five other related groups and associations around Germany were also shut down.

Saudi Arabia

Pilgrims commence final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the 47 degree celsius heat.

Saudi Arabia

Over two million Muslim pilgrims expected in Mecca for Hajj

Hajj is one of the largest religious gatherings on earth and the Saudi authorities are expecting more than two million pilgrims.

Europe News

Far-right activist and others hurt in stabbing in Mannheim

Police say several people, including a far-right anti-Islam activist, were injured in the incident.

People

How female-only adventure travel is driving change in Jordan

‘Islam does not have to limit you’: Meet the female guides changing the face of tourism in Jordan.

World News

Muslim world celebrates Eid al-Fitr against backdrop of crisis in Gaza

Muslims across the world reflect on Gaza as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Lifestyle

In pictures: Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is observed over the first three days of Shawwal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar, starting with the sighting of the new moon.

Lifestyle

Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid

When is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims – both in Europe and further afield – celebrate the Islamic holiday?

Afghanistan

Euroviews. This Ramadan, Muslim world can end gender apartheid in Afghanistan

The Taliban's authority hinges on their purported adherence to Islamic law. However, that is based on a fundamentally flawed, selective and extreme interpretation of Islamic texts, meaning their policies are against their own stated principles, Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al Issa writes.

World News

Wallonia's largest mosque opens after 10 years of construction

A hugely successful grassroots funding effort funded the landmark building, which is designed to have universal appeal.

World News

Ramadan starts for Muslims in Middle East in the midst of war

Muslims gathered at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Sunday to celebrate the start of Ramadan. While the mosque has been flashpoint for the escalation of Israeli-Palestinian violence, Tel Aviv assured they would not restrict worshiping in the site.