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Turkey

Has Turkey been pasting headscarves onto women in school textbooks?

A German language school textbook distributed in Turkey has received criticism for allegedly photoshopping hijabs onto various women.

Israel

Lifting the veil: Jerusalem exhibition aims to explain religious dress

The exhibition delves into the similarities and differences between the various veils worn by some Muslims, Jews and Christians who all walk the streets of Jerusalem.

France

Senior figure asks French Muslims to donate to Notre Dame restoration

"I think it is our obligation as citizens and as Muslims to participate in the reconstruction of this beautiful cathedral," Kamel Kabtane, President of the Council of Rhone Mosques told Euronews.

World News

Euroviews. Capitalism is failing us all. Could Islamic economics be the answer? ǀ View

Once we strip away the Arabic terminology, concepts like zakat can return our economies to the common sense-based, transparent and equitable set up that the architects of modern capitalism envisaged.

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Morocco

Man makes dash at Pope Francis's convoy at the start of his Morocco trip

The man was wrestled to the ground by security officials metres away from an open-top car carrying King Mohammed VI

World

Imam shows appreciation as New Zealand pauses for prayer one week on

We speak with senior member of the Consultative Council of the Islamic Circle of Australia and New Zealand Tamjid Aijazi in Auckland.

New Zealand

Thousands gather at funerals for Christchurch shooting victims

At least 5,000 people stood quietly at Hagley Park in front of the Al Noor mosque. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, “New Zealand mourns with you, we are one.”

Europe Decoded

Five mosques vandalised in Birmingham | #TheCube

At least one of the mosques was reportedly vandalised with a sledgehammer, according to a statement released by West Midlands Police.

New Zealand

New Zealand mosque shootings: what we know

Christchurch mosque shootings: what we know

Netherlands

Dutch former far-right politician converts to Islam

The former politician was a member of Geert Wilders' far-right Dutch party.

World News

Half of French, Germans think Islam clashes with their values: Survey

Respondents in mostly Christian countries more likely to think Islam is not compatible with the values of their society, whereas fewer in Muslim-majority nations think Christianity clashes with their values.

Pakistan

Pakistan blasphemy case: Christian woman freed from jail

A Pakistani Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy after spending eight years on death row has been freed from prison, her lawyer says.

Ireland

Nothing compares to Islam: Sinéad O'Connor becomes a Muslim

Nothing compares to Islam: Sinéad O'Connor becomes a Muslim

Switzerland

Swiss canton votes to ban burqa in public

St Gallen becomes the second Swiss canton to ban the full-face veil in public.

France

Halal tax idea hopes to mobilise moderate Muslims

Do you think this could work?

World

What are the barriers to growth in the halal industry?

Halal food is the largest and most diverse sector within the Islamic economy. Its expansion has resulted in the emergence of numerous halal startups, from baby food and confectionary to ready-meals.

World

How are young Muslims boosting the halal tourism industry?

Halal tourism has grown at almost double the rate of the wider industry in recent years, with halal hotels springing-up to cater for an expanding millennial market.

Netherlands

Geert Wilders cancels Mohammad cartoon contest over safety concerns

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders said on Thursday he was cancelling plans to hold a contest for cartoons caricaturing the Prophet Mohammad, saying the danger of violence against innocent people was too great.

Pakistan

Pakistanis demand Dutch ambassador's expulsion over cartoon contest

Thousands of Pakistani Islamists yesterday demonstrated calling for the country's Dutch ambassador to be expelled over a controversial cartoon contest featuring caricatures of the Muslim Prophet Mohammad.

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Watch: Muslims in Pakistan celebrate Eid al-Adha

The holiday celebrates the story of the prophet Ibrahim.