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Technology a 'blessing' during Ramadan, says imam
During Ramadan, Muslims usually break their daily fast with an iftar, or shared meal. With physical distancing measures in place across the country, an Ottawa imam says technology has been a "blessing."
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COVID-19 forces Muslims to adapt burial rituals
Regulations in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced Muslims to adapt traditional burial rituals.
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COVID-19: Sudan struggles with denial and misinformation
Sudan’s government is fighting to contain the spread of the coronavirus after at least 14 people tested positive and two others died.
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Karachi's Kathak Dancers | Close Up | Ep. 14
Death threats couldn't dampen Sheema Kermani's resolve; she has inspired women across Pakistan for the past 35 years.
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Places of worship across world shut down over coronavirus
Islam, Christianity and Buddhism among major religions imposing restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus infections.
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New Zealand marks one year since mosque massacre
Sunday marks one year since 51 worshippers were killed at two mosques in New Zealand.
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India death toll rises after worst violence in decades
At least 47 people have died and more than 350 have been injured during riots over a new citizenship bill seen as discriminatory towards Muslims.
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France's Macron announces 'crack down' on 'Islamist separatism'
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that France would crack down on Islamist separatism and would end a system in which foreign countries send imams to preach in French mosques. The aim, Macron said, is to "reduce...
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As religions fade globally, Hinduism in India and Islam worldwide grow stronger | I Witness
A new Pew study reveals how India defies the global decline in religion. As Christianity wanes, Hinduism in India remains resilient, while Islam, fuelled by demographics, rises fast worldwide. The report, based on more than 2,700...
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Turkish police detain cartoonist over Prophet Muhammad caricature
Leman magazine's cartoon, depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses exchanging greetings as missiles rain down from the sky, has led to the arrest of the cartoonist and several protests.
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From Uganda to NYC: Zohran Mamdani's rise in American politics
Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary jolted the political establishment. It's also proving to be an inspiration for South Asian and Muslim communities, who saw themselves reflected in his campaign.
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World citizen: Ugandan-born Mamdani inspires fellow New Yorkers with primary victory
Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary jolted the political establishment. It's also proving to be an inspiration for South Asian and Muslim communities, who saw themselves reflected in his campaign.
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Pilgrims perform farewell tawaf and masaa rituals | Nearly 2 million Muslims perform final Hajj rites
Pilgrims nearing the end of Hajj gathered in Mina to perform the symbolic “stoning of the devil” ritual at the three Jamarat pillars, casting pebbles each to reject evil and commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's devotion.
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Hajj nears end, nearly two million Muslims perform final Hajj rites
As Hajj draws to a close, millions of pilgrims have gathered in Mecca to perform the final rituals of the sacred Islamic pilgrimage.
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Muslim pilgrims circle Mecca's Kaaba as Hajj ends
This year’s pilgrimage, attended by more than 1.8 million people, was under tight logistical planning and safety precautions designed to manage the intense heat and large crowds
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Scorching heat challenges pilgrims at mount Arafat during sacred Hajj ritual
This year’s Hajj has attracted over 1.5 million international pilgrims, though officials have yet to release a final count.
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Kenyan Muslims pray for Gaza as they celebrate Eid Al-Adha
As Muslims around the world celebrated Eid Al-Adha on Friday, in Nairobi Kenya, the gathered crowds prayed for their fellow Muslims in Gaza. After 20 months of war, more than 50,000 people killed, and almost no food, they will struggle...
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Muslims mark Day of Arafat on the second day of Hadj in Saudi Arabia
The rocky hill, just outside Mecca, is believed to be the place where the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon.
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Students allowed to opt out of exam with image of controversial Charlie Hebdo cover
Some Grade 12 French-immersion students in Manitoba will be allowed to opt out of a take-home provincial exam that included a section showing a controversial image from the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo, which printed an...
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Muslims from around the world begin annual pilgrimage to Mecca
Over the coming days, they will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1,400 years ago.
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Muslim pilgrims arrive in Mecca ahead of start of Hajj
With the annual Hajj pilgrimage beginning on Wednesday, Muslim worshippers are starting to arrive in the Saudi city of Mecca. This year, two million people are expected to complete the holy pilgrimage, that makes up one of the five...
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BJP Slams Bangladesh Over Tagore Home Vandalism, Calls It A Conspiracy To Erase Bengal’s Soul
BJP MP Sambit Patra has strongly condemned the vandalism at Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, calling it an alarming act of intolerance. At a press conference, Patra slammed Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and...
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Pope Francis’ legacy: The moments that defined a 12-year papacy
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ 12-year leadership
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Use of opioids among kids in grades 7 to 12 is on the rise, OPH says
Data shows teens are using prescription opioids, such as Percocet, OxyNEO and Dilaudid without a prescription.