Akorda published a holiday address from Kazakh leader Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, in which he spoke about the significance of Kurban Bayram and Muslim values for Kazakhstan, emphasizing the positive influence of traditional religions on the society of the republic.
About several hours ago, unknown people started shooting in a church in Istanbul. As a result of the armed attack, one person was killed. The police are looking for the attackers.
Türkiye’s reaction to the burning of the Quran in the Swedish capital will be extremely harsh, the country's president said
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should seriously pursue the objectives set for the expansion of bilateral cooperation. Raisi made the remarks in Jakarta on Wednesday …
Condemnations continued to pour in from across the Arab and Islamic worlds over the burning of a copy of the Quran, in the Swedish capital, Stockholm. Türkiye has earlier strongly condemned the burning of the Quran in front of its …
Saudi Arabia said Monday it will welcome pilgrims to perform the Hajj pilgrimage with the same numbers as before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. "The number of pilgrims will return to what it was before the pandemic, without …
In the near future, the Iranian Parliament and the judiciary will review the hijab wearing rules. This was announced by the Prosecutor General of the Islamic Republic, Jafar Montazeri. This statement was made in the hope of stopping the …
Pope Francis wants to visit Kazakhstan. He stated this when returning from an apostolic trip to Canada. "I said that I would like to go to Ukraine. Let's see how everything will go on. I would also like to go to …
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 …
The Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili wished a happy Passover to the Jewish people on Friday, noting the “precious” friendship between the two nations and their communities. In his congratulatory message for the …
Jews around the world celebrate Passover: this is the main holiday in Judaism, dedicated to the events known as the Exodus from Egypt. Russian President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to Russian Jews on Passover. …
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 …
The old structure, courtyard, and other premises of the Armenian Bushehr Gregorian Church in Iran have recently been rearranged and cleaned as local authorities plan to reopen the historical place to sightseers in near future. …
The Armenian Patriarch’s decision to lease property to an Australian real estate developer has led to a crisis in Palestinian-Armenian ties in Jerusalem
At least two people were killed, including a child, and dozens were injured Sunday when a bleacher sitting people for Shavuot prayers collapsed in Jerusalem, authorities said. The incident is not connected with the ongoing fighting …
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that a two-week partial lockdown will be imposed to help curb a recent rise in coronavirus cases. Speaking to reporters following a cabinet meeting, Erdogan said the new …
A temple of three Abrahamic religions will be erected in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, in 2022, UAE ambassador to Russia Mohamed Ahmed bin Sultan Al Jaber said. "In 2022, it is planned to open a …
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered some 500 law enforcement officers to constantly guard the Hagia Sophia building, which is currently undergoing reconstruction following its conversion to a mosque. "As we …
Turkish authorities have fixed a historical mistake made in 1934 by turning Hagia Sophia from museum to a mosque, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. "We have fulfilled the will of 83 million of our citizens. In 1934, …
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that 70% of this year’s pilgrims for the Hajj - which will take place from July 28 to August 2 - will be expatriate residents while the remaining 30% are Saudis, the Saudi Press Agency …
