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Religious circumcision: How it's done, and what the law says

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This cruise aims to make sailing easier for Muslim travellers

The M/V Piano Land sailing from Malaysia in November, will cater specifically to Muslim travellers, with facilities such as 100 per cent halal food and alcohol-free beverages.

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Senegal’s Layene Sufi brotherhood celebrates Mawlid in Dakar

Thousands of members of Senegal’s Layene Sufi brotherhood gathered overnight Thursday in Dakar to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid, with prayers.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Are most refugees in Europe of Muslim background?

EuroVerify investigates a claim shared by a politician from the far-right Portuguese Chega party, stating that 85% of refugees are of the Muslim faith.

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Everything you need to know about packing for a Hajj pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year.

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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

Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca

Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme summer heat. They have thus far denied entry to 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits.

Europe News

Suspect in murder of man killed in French mosque repatriated to France

Before handing himself in to Italian authorities in connection with the murder of a 22-year old Malian man named Aboubakar Cissé, the suspect spent three days on the run.

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Druze protesters block roads in Galilee over deadly Syria clashes

Druze demonstrators blocked roads in northern Israel on Wednesday in response to violent clashes between Druze groups and armed factions in Jaramana, a city near Damascus in Syria.

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Muslim World League's Dr Al-Issa urges global dialogue against hatred

In an interview with Euronews, the Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh Al-Issa condemned the ongoing 18-month conflict in Gaza, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives, but remains hopeful that the Strip will rebuild.

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Bangladesh celebrates Eid with grand processions and prayers

Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with large gatherings in open grounds and mosques, along with the revival of a traditional procession.

World News

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with prayers and gatherings, marking the end of Ramadan. In Gaza, Palestinians have little to celebrate as the war continues despite ceasefire efforts.

Europe News

Dutch government avoids collapse after state secretary quits

Nora Achahbar quit after hearing racist comments in cabinet as it discussed the violent Amsterdam football match that was marred by antisemitism and Islamophobia.

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PM Starmer: 'Standing army' to battle far-right unrest gripping UK

UK prime minister made the announcement on Monday after he convened officials for an urgent meeting aimed at tackling growing far-right violence enshrouding the nation.

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.

Saudi Arabia

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims reported dead amid lethal heatwave

Temperatures in Saudi Arabia, where the Muslim holy pilgrimage takes place, have reached as high as 51 degrees Celsius.

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Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha

One of the biggest Islamic holidays commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s test of faith by feeding the poor.