Kazakhstan to ban clothing that hides face by law
Kazakhstan wants to ban clothing that hides the face. The Senate of the Republic has considered relevant amendments to the law.
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Azerbaijan holds large scale charity event in Syria
Azerbaijan held a charity event in Syria on the occasion of the Eid Al-Adha, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Syria reported.
Saudi Arabia declares first day of Eid Al Adha in 2025
Saudi Arabia announced that May 28 will mark the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, as the crescent moon was sighted in the Kingdom on Tuesday evening.
Azerbaijan participates in Russia-Islamic World forum in Kazan
An Azerbaijani delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev took part in the 16th International Economic Forum "Russia-Islamic World: …
Lavrov: Russia and Muslim world have much in common
Russia values friendly relations with the Islamic world and will further enhance these ties, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a …
80,000 people gather to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Moscow's mosque
Today, Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Tens of thousands of believers gathered for prayers at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque on this occasion.
Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates Muslims as Ramadan Commences
First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has shared a post on her official social media page to mark the beginning of the month of …
Muslims across the world begin Ramadan
Muslims around the world marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims believe that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to the Prophet …
Additional places for pilgrimage to Mecca increased in Ingushetia
Ingushetia's quota for the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca has been increased by almost 10%. The first flight from the republic to Saudi Arabia is scheduled for the second half of May.
U.S. muslims stand up for Khabib Nurmgomedov
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, called on Frontier Airlines to investigate the removal of former UFC champion Khabib Nurmgomedov from a flight from Las Vegas following …
German police rule out islamist motive in Magdeburg attack
There are no indications that the attack in the German city of Magdeburg was motivated by Islamist ideology, President of the German Federal Criminal Police Holger Muench said. "In this case, we have no …
Pezeshkian vetoes hijab law
The Iranian President has used his veto power to stop the process of introducing a stricter hijab law in the country. Pezeshkian spoke out against the parliament's initiative, warning that the law could raise a wave of protests.
Young Russian becomes one of best Quran reciters
Suleiman Bikmaev, a young man from the Penza region currently studying in Kazan, has become a prize winner of the International Quran Competition in Egypt.
Putin: Russia places great importance on strengthening ties with Muslim countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed participants of the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group events held in Malaysia. The Kremlin …
Khamenei’s aide arrives in Moscow
Deputy head of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s office for international affairs Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi has arrived in …
Bus carrying pilgrims crashes in Iran, killing nearly 30 people
A bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashed in central Iran, killing at least 28 people, an official said. The crash happened …
Ilham Aliyev expresses condolences over Ismail Berdiyev death
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev expressed his condolences to the family and loved ones of Ismail Berdiyev, the Chairman of the Coordination …
Peskov: security interests supersede wearing of face veils
National security interests should prevail over observance of some traditions, such as wearing niqabs, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The spokesman explained that we live at a time when some situations require efforts to ensure …
Sberbank islamic financing now available in North Caucasus
The first Islamic finance office was opened in the North Caucasus Federal District by Sberbank in the capital of Chechnya
Muharram 2024: what you need to know about sacred month
Muharram, also known as Muharram-ul-Haram, is the first month of the Hijri calendar and thus marks the beginning of the Islamic year. It is the only month which Allah's name has been attached to - the Prophet Muhammad referred …
