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More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

The Day of Arafat is of great significance to Muslims around the world, regarded as the most sacred day of the year according to traditional sayings of prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

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Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions

Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Hajj pilgrimage starts

Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

France

Murder of Tunisian man sparks France's first far-right terrorism probe

Hichem Miraoui, a 46-year-old hairdresser, was shot dead in Puget-sur-Argens, southern France, on Saturday.

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The Europe Conversation

'We are against any form of hatred, no matter what manifestation it takes,' Al-Issa says

Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, in an interview with Euronews, discusses a wide range of religious and political issues of shared concern between Europe and the Islamic world.

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Watch: Volunteers in Bangladesh feed and unite thousands this Ramadan

In partnership with Media City

The Bidyanondo Foundation is not just about food. They foster unity and aim to dismantle societal divides while inspiring compassion and service.

EuroVerify

No, the UK isn't forcing school pupils to study Islam

In reality, there's a legal expectation that school curriculums should reflect that traditions in England are "in the main Christian".

Football Now

How do footballers adapt during the Holy month of Ramadan?

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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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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.