Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. CBC | World News
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India’s new citizenship law for religious minorities leaves Muslims out
India is providing a fast-track to citizenship for religious minorities seeking refuge in the country — except, that is, for Muslims. CBC | World News
Read More »Muslims worldwide gear up for holy month of Ramadan, which starts Monday for many
The sacred month, which sees those observing abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset, marks a period of religious reflection, family get-togethers and giving across the Muslim world. CBC | World News
Read More »Labour support among Muslims drops in poll blow as Keir Starmer faces Gaza backlash
New poll suggests support for Labour among British Muslims has fallen. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Myanmar, Bangladesh sign deal for potential return of displaced Rohingya Muslims
Myanmar and Bangladesh have signed an agreement covering the return of Rohingya Muslims who fled across their mutual border to escape violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. CBC | World News
Read More »Council first in UK to BAN unstunned halal meat in school dinners after row with Muslims
A COUNCIL has become the first in the UK to ban unstunned halal meat in school dinners following a row between the council leader and the local Muslim community. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Trudeau calls on Suu Kyi to condemn violence against Rohingya Muslims
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Aung San Suu Kyi must publicly condemn the atrocities being committed against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. CBC | World News
Read More »Myanmar faces mounting international pressure as Rohingya Muslims flee violence
Pressure mounts on Myanmar to end violence that has sent more than 300,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing to Bangladesh, with the United States calling for protection of civilians and Bangladesh urging safe zones to enable refugees to go home. CBC | World News
Read More »Rohingya Muslims facing world’s most enduring sentiment: bigotry
To be Rohingya in 2017 is to be The Other. It is to face that most enduring and insidious human sentiment: bigotry, writes Nahlah Ayed. CBC | World News
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