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ISLAMABAD - Fears of attacks by US drones are scaring away many Pakistani Muslims in the restive tribal belt from performing the Tarawih (nightly prayers) during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.“This is unfortunate, but ...

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CAIRO - A US government report on religious freedom has criticized Europe for failing to keep pace with its growing ethnic and religious diversity and imposing restrictions on Muslim minorities to practice their religion. ...

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CAIRO - In the latest Islamophobic campaigns against the sizable minority, an American populist, conservative movement believes that all Muslims poses a threat to the United States because they abide by the teachings of Islam ...

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ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - The decision of a Mindanao high school to ban students from donning hijab bas motivated angry reactions from human rights and Muslim groups, saying the school's policy violates a student's basic ...

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CAIRO - Carrying a message of mercy to their community, Ohio Muslims have gathered this week to offer free food, medical checks and clothing to the poor and needy during the holy month of Ramadan in the Over-the-Rhine neighbo ...

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CAIRO - Coping with the changing atmosphere in post-revolution Egypt, an Egyptian travel operator has launched a new initiative encouraging Egyptians to arrange their vacation in halal way, hoping to tap into the expected glo ...

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July 15, 2012 A new program to bring Muslims, Jews, and Christians together has achieved the first-ever enrollment of Jewish se ...

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31 July 2012 The National Association and Coalition of Christian Groups along with Individuals for Practical Equality and Prote ...

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30 July 2012 In spite of its small percentage of Muslims, South Africa has emerged as a leader in the halal food industry. Than ...

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OCCUPIED JERUSALEM - US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has invited Palestinian anger by saying that Al-Quds (occupied Jerusalem) is Israel's capital, ignoring their own claim of the holy city. We condemn his ...

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CAIRO - With tears rolling down her checks, young Qatari athlete Bahya Mansour Al-Hamad can't believe that she is taking part in the London Olympics. Yes, this is my dream come true, emotional Al-Hamad told the Los An ...

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NELSON, Lancashire - Mosques in the British town of Nelson in Lancashire have joined forces to feed poor and needy families, manifesting a basic Islamic principle of helping those in need regardless of their faith.“When we ...

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GAZA CITY - Decorating their food dishes with candles, Gazans prepare their Ramadan iftar meal after long hot fasting hours in darkness due to daily electricity outage. We cannot run fans because the power has been cut,” c ...

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BERLIN - The ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims was initiated in the 1970s with a long-time plan. Rohingyas were one of the recognized ethnic groups in Burma during the parliamentary government after the independence of the ...

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22 July 2012 The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is working toward its goal of an Educational Exchange Program that s ...

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21 July 2012 After an infamous two-year battle to open the Murfessaboro Mosque where Islam itself was effectively put on trial, ...

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29 May 2012 The Muslim Women Organisation (MWO) in Malawi has asked President Joyce Banda to ensure her government allows Musli ...

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22 May 2012 Workers in Algiers started laying foundations Sunday for what should become the world's tallest mosque, as well as ...

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CAIRO - Muslims around the world, either in Muslim-majority countries or elsewhere, are anticipating any news about the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.While some countries have already announced the beginning o ...

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London: The Olympic Games 2012 have kicked off in the United Kingdom capital, London, in style and two Saudi women are participating in the Olympics first time ever but without the support and recognition from their government as it strictly follows the Islamic rules and is considered a highly conservative Islamic kingdom. By Farhan Iqbal