One of the oldest known mosques in the world uncovered in Israel
New discovery joins a second very early mosque dated to the 7th century
Islam
Iran discusses Hajj with Saudi Arabia
Iran and Saudi Arabia continue the negotiation process, and now it is focused on the issue of the possibility of a pilgrimage to Mecca for Iranians, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said today. "At the moment, …
XIII International Economic Summit "Russia - Islamic World kicks off in Kazan
The 13th International Economic Summit: Russia-Islamic World has opened in Kazan today. The summit is held on May 19-21. The International Economic Summit: Russia-Islamic World aims to foster cooperation in trade, economy, …
Afghan women ordered to wear hijabs
The new Afghan authorities officially announced the mandatory wearing of hijabs for women throughout the country. "The ordinance on wearing the hijab is obligatory and necessary for Muslim noble, adult women. In accordance with the …
Turkey expects high tourism movement during Ramadan Bayram
The high occupancy rate, which reached 70% in the last quarter of 2021, would continue in the first three months of this year in Turkey
Iran condemns desecration of Quran in Sweden
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Sunday that Iran condemns desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden and expects immediate reaction from the Swedish government, according to IRNA. The Islamic Republic of …
Saudi Arabia to allow one million pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has decided to increase the annual number of Hajj pilgrims to 1 million people, the Saudi Press Agency with reference to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reports. Not only about the subjects of the kingdom, but also …
Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts today
Muslims around the world celebrate the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. This is the 9th month of the lunar calendar, during which the representatives of Islam fast. They voluntarily give up all bad habits, eating, drinking from dawn to …
Why Macron did not please French Muslims
On April 10, France will hold presidential elections. So far, the current head of state Emmanuel Macron is considered the main contender for victory, and his main competitor is the leader of the right-wing National Rally party, Marine Le Pen. …
US Muslim ban: Biden has failed to address problems
Islamophobia and xenophobia were central to the Trump ideology
Religion on Telegram
The media have long been called the "fourth branch of government" and have taken a dominant position in influencing the formation of public opinion. The significance of any rallies, the most authoritative round tables and powerful …
UAE announces move to Saturday-Sunday weekend
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it would transition to a four and half-day working week starting next year, with the full weekend falling on Saturday and Sunday in a move aimed at better aligning its economy with global markets. …
Maria Zakharova to Vestnik Kavkaza: religious leaders meeting to help normalizing Armenia-Azerbaijan relations
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova welcomed the meeting of the religious leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia, answering a question from the correspondent of Vestnik Kavkaza. "The contacts between …
“Images of Holy Sites. Mecca and Medina in Masterpieces of Islamic Art” in the Museum of Oriental Arts (photo report)
The exhibition “Images of Holy Sites. Mecca and Medina in Masterpieces of Islamic Art” opened in the State Museum of Oriental Arts on September 10th. It presents previously unknown miniatures of Islamic manuscripts of …
Taliban to ban music in Afghanistan
The Taliban (terrorist group outlawed in Russia) will ban music in Afghanistan and require women to travel with a male chaperone, despite claims the group will be more liberal than the brutal regime of 20 years ago. The Taliban …
Erdogan calls on Muslims worldwide to oppose injustice
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressing a youth forum in Istanbul on Aug. 25, called on Muslims to raise their voice on against injustices they witness. "Muslims should take responsibility for their own …
Putin congratulates Russian Muslims on Eid al-Adha
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Russia’s Muslims on Eid al-Adha. In his message of congratulations posted on the Kremlin’s website on Tuesday, the president highlighted the values of Islam that serve to …
Several rockets fired on Presidential Palace in Kabul
Several rockets were launched on the Presidential Palace in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul on Tuesday during prayers of Eid al-Adha holiday period, China’s news agency Xinhua reported. According to the news agency, the …
Collective prayers banned in Karachay-Cherkessia
Due to the aggravation of the epidemiological situation, the muftiate of Karachay-Cherkessia once again banned the collective and Friday prayers in mosques. The corresponding decree was issued by Ismail Berdiev. Such …
Erdogan: Taksim Mosque is one of the signs of the birth of a great and strong Turkey which gives hopes to its friends and brothers
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday inaugurated the impressive mosque in Istanbul’s historical square where it stands at the gateway to famed Istiklal Avenue, Daily Sabah writes. Taksim Mosque in Istanbul’s eponymous square was opened on Friday by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, marking an end to countless efforts and legal challenges to build it in the secular but Muslim-majority country
