Quran burning allowed in Sweden before Eurovision
An action to burn the Quran is planned in Sweden next week. The country's police allowed the burning of the holy book of Islam in Malmö on the eve of Eurovision.
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Muslims in Russia urged to be vigilant during Eid al-Fitr
Muslims in Russia should remain vigilant during the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. In 2024, Eid al-Fitr will take place on Wednesday, April 10th.
Azerbaijan suggests hosting summit of world religious leaders
A summit of world religious leaders may take place in Azerbaijan, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during the meeting with Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders Mohamed Abdelsalam in Baku. Mohammed Abdelsalam …
Vatican urges world to support Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal
Pope Francis encouraged the discussions taking place between Azerbaijan and Armenia, while addressing the crowds at St. Peter’s …
Woman sentenced for detention for pouring paint on Stalin icon in Georgia
A court in Georgia has ordered five days' detention for a woman who defaced a religious icon depicting Josef Stalin. Nata Peradze was convicted on Friday of petty hooliganism. Last month, she splashed blue paint onto the St Matrona …
Erdogan strongly condemns attack in Istanbul church
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly condemned the incident in a Catholic church in Istanbul, where two attackers shot dead a man. The Turkish leader offered his condolences to society and noted that all …
Unknown people attack Catholic Church in Istanbul
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.
Saint Matrona icon depicting Stalin replaced in main temple of Tbilisi
The icon of St. Matrona of Moscow with Joseph Stalin is no longer in the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi
Defenders of icon with Stalin hold rally in Tbilisi
Today, large-scale protests of conservatives took place in the Georgian capital
Punishment for shrines’ desecration to be introduced in Georgia
The situation with the icon of Stalin, doused with paint in the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, forces the Georgian authorities to introduce criminal liability for the desecration of religious shrines
Pope ‘deeply saddened’ by loss of lives in Iran terror blasts
Pope Francis has expressed his “heartfelt sorrow” and extended condolences over the death of dozens of people in terrorist attacks in Iran’s southeastern city of Kerman. The Pope conveyed his condolences in a …
Russian embassy welcomes ban on Quran burning in Denmark
The Russian Embassy in Denmark appreciated the decision of the country's authorities to ban the burning of the Quran. Yesterday, Denmark passed a law banning the burning of religious texts.
Quran burning to become illegal in Denmark
Religious texts, including the Quran, are recognised sacred in Denmark. The Parliament passed a law that prohibits "inappropriate treatment" of them.
Dagestani Muftiate employees fired after their words about Palestine
Muftiate employees were fired after speaking out about the events in the Middle East
Ban on face-covering garments introduced in Uzbekistan
The law banning clothing that hides face has been finally adopted in Uzbekistan
UN slams Quran burnings
UN human rights chief Volker Turk slammed recent “despicable incidents” of Quran burning in Europe. "Deliberate provocations, such as recent and despicable incidents of burning the Quran, …
Lack of mosques creates dissatisfaction, Muslim Spiritual Directorate says
Russian cities with a population of over 1 million need new mosques, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims said in a statement
Salwan Momika's provocation sparked riots in Sweden
During the night in Malmö there were riots because of the action with the burning of the Quran. Earlier, Iraqi Salwan Monika burned the Holy Book for Muslims again .
New York authorities allowed to broadcast adhan
In New York, they gave the green light to the adhan. Previously, permission was required to broadcast the call to prayer for Muslims.
"Danish Patriots" burn Quran twice in a day in Copenhagen
Members of the Danish Patriots extremist group held two Quran-burning demonstration in one day yesterday, in front of the embassies of Iraq and Pakistan in …
