TOKYO, Japan – In view of the increasing number of Muslim tourists visiting Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, authorities have set up numerous prayer halls for their worship. Local media reported that new prayer halls have been established in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Considering the increasing demand for prayer rooms, the Ja...
ANKARA (AA): The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, Friday extended the time for the submission of suggestions over uniform civil code for the followers of all religions. “The Law Commission has decided to grant an extension of two weeks (until July 28) for the submiss...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – A rare collection of manuscripts is on display at the women’s section of the library at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The manuscripts include Quranic scripts written during the reign of the third caliph, Uthman bin Affan. There are also calligraphic works by Mohammed Ibrahim and a rare copy [&hell...
Mekkah, Saudi Arabia (AFP): Tens of thousands of Muslims streamed out of Islam’s holiest city on Friday after completing the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia’s scorching summer heat, an AFP correspondent said. This year more than 1.8 million worshippers performed the hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam and is amon...
-Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice is one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar CHICAGO – Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid-al-Adha which marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice is one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar. It is celebrated […]
Experts say court’s decision is victory for religious freedom and will help ensure workers are not discriminated against because of their faith WASHINGTON – In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the right of employees to perform religious rituals in the workplace. It requires employers to accommodate employees&...
JUNE 27, 2023 The White House Jill and I send our best wishes to all those celebrating Eid al-Adha, the “great holiday” of Islam. The traditions of Eid commemorate the story of Abraham and his family’s ultimate fidelity to God, and serve as a reminder of the importance of selflessness, charity, and service to the […]
ISTANBUL (AA): Football clubs celebrated Eid al-Adha Wednesday with messages on social media for their Muslim fans. Manchester City and Manchester United shared tweets that wished a peaceful and happy holiday to the Muslim community. “To all our Muslim supporters around the world, we wish you a blessed and joyful” #EidAlAdha,”...
WASHINGTON (AA): Hundreds of Muslims gathered early Wednesday for Eid al-Adha prayers at the Diyanet Center of America mosque in the US state of Maryland. The mosque, which offers religious services for Muslims in the Washington-Maryland-Virginia area, is located in Lanham, just outside the US capital. It hosted Muslims from different countrie...
Mina, Saudi Arabia (AFP): Massive crowds of Muslims stoned the Satan in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as the hajj pilgrimage draws to a close. From dawn, hundreds of thousands of worshippers began pelting pebbles at three concrete monoliths representing Satan, the last major ritual of an event held in severe summer heat. The pilgrims flocked [&hel...
