Return marks a major victory in the global fight to restore Africa’s stolen heritage ABUJA, Nigeria (MNTV) — A museum in the Netherlands has announced plans to return 119 bronze artifacts looted from the old Kingdom of Benin in West Africa, marking a significant step in the ongoing global effort to repatriate stolen cultural heritage. [&hellip...
His mosque, which became a center for the Muslim community, helped promote Islam in Victorian England LIVERPOOL, England (MNTV) — England’s very first mosque was founded in Liverpool by Abdullah Quilliam, an English solicitor who converted to Islam during Victorian times. Born William Quilliam to a Methodist preacher in 1856, Abdullah was ini...
Dozens of mosques offer iftar meals and charity efforts, as Dutch football clubs accommodate fasting footballers AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (MNTV) — Dutch Muslims have begun observing Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer, and charity, with various community efforts and adaptations in sports to support their religious practices. The s...
Algerian imams will lead Ramadan prayers in France as authorities separate religious needs from political disputes PARIS, France (MNTV) — Despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria, French authorities have granted Schengen visas to several dozen Algerian imams to lead prayers in mosques across the country during Ramadan. Th...
Muslims across Germany mark the start of Ramadan with fasting, prayer, and community events BERLIN, Germany (MNTV) — Muslims across Germany started observing Ramadan, marking a period of fasting, prayer, and community gatherings. With an estimated 5.5 million Muslims in the country, Islam remains Germany’s second-largest faith group after Chr...
Muslim footballers face the challenge of balancing their religious obligations with the demands of professional sports As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslim footballers around the world are once again balancing their religious observance with the demands of professional sports. Fasting from dawn until dusk, which includes abstaining fro...
$200M investment to modernize agriculture, enhance seed production, and train specialists TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Uzbekistan is set to establish a state-of-the-art seed and seedling production facility in the Yukorichirchik district, drawing inspiration from China’s expertise in the field, as part of its drive to modernize agriculture. W...
Millions struggle with uncertainty about their next meal as humanitarian aid falls short KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) – As Ramadan begins, millions of Afghans are grappling with severe food insecurity, uncertain about where their next meal will come from, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). ...
Maulana Mujahid, Maulana Abdul Rehman, and Muhammad Sami are cleared of allegations linking them to a terror group NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — After years of legal battles, an Indian court has acquitted three Muslim clerics—Maulana Kaleemuddin Mujahid, Maulana Abdul Rehman Ali Khan (Maulana Mansoor), and Muhammad Sami—of terrorism charges that a...
Eco-friendly facility to provide free treatment, mental health support, and palliative care for cancer patients DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has introduced the nation’s first Cancer Care Village, a transformative initiative designed to deliver comprehensive care for cancer patients. The initiative is led by The Bangladesh Cancer Aid T...
