DENPASAR, Indonesia (MNTV) — Indonesian police in Bali province have advised travelers to avoid trips before and during Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, which falls on March 29. This year, Nyepi clashes with the peak of the Ramadan exodus, when millions of Indonesian Muslims travel to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Poli...
ABUJA, Nigeria (MNTV) – Nigerian Muslim families are embracing the holy month not only as a period of spiritual reflection but also as an opportunity to reinforce familial bonds. Across the nation, communal iftars–fast breaking meals–are becoming a hallmark of this sacred time, embodying the Islamic emphasis on unity and shared experience. Fo...
BANJUL, Gambia (MNTV)- For nearly a decade, Edrisa Sankareh has dedicated his career to educating and advocating for hearing impaired students in the West African Muslim state of Gambia. As a special needs teacher and sign language interpreter, he has played a crucial role in improving access to education for children with hearing impairments...
OXFORD, UK (MNTV) – The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the highest-ranked Muslim-majority country in the world in the 2025 World Happiness Report, claiming the 21st spot globally in the annual rankings released this week. Kuwait, another Gulf nation, follows at 30th, ahead of other Muslim states like Saudi Arabia (32), Indonesia (83), Ir...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) —-The European Union launched a €2 million ($2.18 million) project on March 19, 2025, aimed at assisting approximately 8,000 individuals severely impacted by the violence and upheaval during the July-August 2024 uprising in Bangladesh. Titled “Pathways to Healing: A Survivor-Centered Approach to Address Violence and Hu...
BAMAKO, Mali (MNTV)- Fatoumata Maiga is an activist and founder of the “Association Defund Police Initiative to Pay”, who has dedicated her life to combat the proliferation of weapons in the West African state of Mali. Marred by violent episodes like killings and kidnappings of women and children by Al-Qaeda and IS linked groups, Mali [&helli...
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo (MNTV)- At the time of social injustices and curbs on speech, Congolese women have resorted to slam poetry to speak up against societal injustices. ”I chose slam because for me, slam is about more than words. For me and for all the other people who do slam, maybe. Slam is […]
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – Iran’s government has decided to completely abolish the “Guidance Patrols,” commonly known as the “morality police,” as part of amendments to the controversial “Chastity and Hijab” law. The law, which has been in effect since 1983, has long been a subject of debate and criticism both d...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (MNTV) — The Western Provincial Council has announced the launch of ‘Salam Ramadan,’ a cultural festival set to take place from March 21 to 31 in Colombo. The initiative aims to enhance the Ramadan experience in Sri Lanka’s capital through illuminated cityscapes, cultural showcases, and community-driven events. The festival...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Uzbekistan has introduced a new presidential decree aimed at expanding opportunities for women, with ambitious goals in employment, education, and entrepreneurship set for 2025. Under the initiative, the government will provide jobs to 2 million women across various sectors. Additionally, 250,000 women will receiv...
