Spain’s Congress of Deputies rejected on Tuesday, February 17, a Vox-proposed ban on the niqab and burqa in public spaces by a vote of 177 to 170. The Governing Coalition and its left-wing partners managed to block the far-right proposal, also backed by the Popular Party (PP, in Spanish) and the regionalist UPN. RELATED: Spain’s […]

A bloc of Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint communiqué rejecting Israel’s recent measures in the occupied West Bank, particularly the registration of land or its designation as “state land” for the first time since 1967, which constitutes a “grave escalation.” The Foreign Ministries of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, […]

As Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Adha, Kenyan worshippers in Nairobi dedicated their prayers to Palestinians in Gaza, where food shortages and ongoing conflict have made festivities nearly impossible. Leading Eid prayers, Imam Abdulrahman Mursal urged unity, stating, “We ask Allah to hear their cries. We feel their pain, even from afar, but what unites us […]

Israeli airstrikes and artillery attacks resumed early Friday, killing at least 34 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, including children and journalists. Deadly Strikes Across Gaza The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which manages aid distribution, shut down all its sites, citing safety concerns after hundreds of Palestinians were killed seeking food. Meanwhile, starvation has peaked, with […]

Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant celebrations in Islam, observed by over two billion Muslims worldwide. Eid al-Adha honors the Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. According to Islamic tradition, God intervened and provided a ram instead, symbolizing faith, devotion, and […]

Muslims from around the world are gathering in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the annual Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Over the coming days, they will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1,400 years ago. And as in previous years, they will also […]

Despite the war, displacement, and an escalating crisis, Sudanese citizens celebrated Eid al-Fitr with a fragile sense of hope, symbolizing their resilience in the face of ongoing challenges. In Omdurman, the atmosphere was marked by joy and optimism as the military made significant progress in regaining control of Khartoum State from the paramilitary Rapid Support […]

The holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, is being observed by millions of Muslims across Nigeria. Beyond personal devotion, Ramadan serves as a period for strengthening family ties through shared experiences. For many Nigerian Muslims, Ramadan is not only a spiritual journey but also a festive occasion marked by communal […]

The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, greeted the diplomatic corps of Arab and Islamic countries accredited in the country during an event at the Laguito Protocol Hall in Havana. The gathering, which took place during the Iftar of Ramadan, was […]

It should be stressed that, since the Taliban took power in Kabul, it has not been recognized by the international community.