Many Muslims attending Friday prayers in Manhattan recorded moments with their mobile phones NEW YORK – In a historic first, the Islamic call to prayer, known as the adhan, resonated through the loudspeaker of one of New York’s largest mosques on Friday. Many Muslims attending Friday prayers at the Islamic Cultural Center of New Yo...
Dakar, Senegal — AFP Senegal on Friday temporarily brought back into service a long-closed railway line to take worshippers to an annual religious festival. Three trains, each capable of carrying 240 passengers, have been deployed on a 130-kilometre line between Thies and the holy town of Touba in central Senegal, the GTS railway company...
NEW YORK (AA) – In a historic first, adhan, the Islamic call to prayer, resonated through the loudspeaker of one of New York’s largest mosques on Friday. Many Muslims attending Friday prayers at the Islamic Cultural Center of New York (ICCNY) in Manhattan recorded the moments with their mobile phones. On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams [...
– Mosques can broadcast adhan every Friday, during sunset prayers throughout Ramadan, says Mayor Eric Adams WASHINGTON (AA) – Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday that New York City will permit the adhan, the Islamic call to prayer, to be broadcasted at designated times every Friday and during the holy month of Ramadan. “For to...
Researcher says while Islamophobia remains a problem, Islamic principles face unprecedented challenges from democratic progressivism WASHINGTON – Elad Ben David, a doctorate and an expert on Islam, has noted that there is increasing conflict between Democrats and Muslims in the U.S. After the September 11, 2001, attacks, he said, America...
DUBLIN, Ireland – Ireland bid goodbye to singer Sinead O’Connor, who was also known as Shuhada Sadaqat after her conversion to Islam. Her funeral took place in her hometown of Bray, Ireland. The private funeral procession was led by the country’s leading imam, Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri, and accompanied by dignitaries including...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Congress has taken a significant step towards recognizing Islam as a major religion and highlighting its role in promoting peace and harmony. The resolution was introduced by Representative Al Green of Texas and supported by Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Andre Carson. It counters efforts to portray Islam as radical...
ISTANBUL – A 71-year-old Uyghur serving a 14-year sentence died in a prison in China’s Xinjiang province. According to reports, Abdurusul Memet was arrested in 2017 for studying the Quran, praying, and supporting a beard. Chinese authorities justified his religious leanings as “illegal religious activities.” His situati...
TOKYO, Japan – With increasing Muslim tourists visiting Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, authorities have set up numerous prayer halls for worship. Local media reports new prayer halls have been established in Fujika wagu chiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Considering the increasing demand for prayer rooms, the Japan Halal Certification Promotion Or...
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia – The cover of the holiest Muslim site Kaaba was changed Wednesday in an elaborate annual ceremony. This annual ritual coincides with the first day of the Islamic calendar. The new Muslim year, Hijri 1445, began Wednesday in the Middle East and many other parts of the world. According to the Saudi […]
