# Islam

Last month

August 2023

# dunmurry

PSNI investigate after Nazi flags reportedly erected near a mosque in Belfast

The flags have since been removed after being erected overnight.

8.8k

Aug 23rd 2023, 12:53 PM

This year

2023

# Denmark

Denmark considers ban on burning of Koran and other religious texts in front of embassies

The country’s foreign minister said the burning of holy scriptures “only serves the purpose of creating division in a world that needs unity”.

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Jul 31st 2023, 7:15 AM

Last year

2022

# Eid Celebrations

Michelle O’Neill calls for rainbow of cultures as she attends Eid celebration

The Sinn Féin vice president joined members of the Islamic community for the largest open air Eid event ever organised in the North.

19.0k

Jul 9th 2022, 1:42 PM

# Saudi Arabia

Thousands gather in Mecca for biggest hajj pilgrimage since Covid-19 pandemic

One million fully vaccinated Muslims, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year’s hajj.

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Jul 6th 2022, 3:11 PM

# Nusrat Ghani

Johnson under pressure to hold inquiry into MP’s ‘Muslimness’ sacking claim

Nusrat Ghani said she was told her faith was “making colleagues uncomfortable” when she was sacked as a transport minister.

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Jan 23rd 2022, 4:28 PM

All time

# Eid Mubarak

Covid pandemic impacts Eid celebrations around the world for a second year

Since 10 May, the Irish Government has allowed in-person religious services.

9.9k

May 13th 2021, 9:58 AM

# Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka announces plans to ban burka and close over 1,000 Islamic schools

Muslims make up about 9% of the 22 million people in Sri Lanka.

31.4k

Mar 13th 2021, 3:58 PM

# Oslo

Gunman armed with multiple weapons injures one before being arrested at Norway mosque

The shooting occurred at the al-Noor Islamic centre in the town of Baerum.

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Aug 10th 2019, 6:24 PM

# New Zealand

Diarmuid Martin expresses concern over 'anti-Islamic sentiments being expressed in social media in Ireland'

Martin said that some of this anti-Islamic sentiment came from publications “purporting to be of Catholic inspiration”.

19.9k

Mar 15th 2019, 4:13 PM

# Syria

'She got duped': Woman who helped Lisa Smith convert to Islam 'shocked' at alleged ISIS links

Carol Duffy claims her friend was ‘very naive’ before she left Ireland a number of years ago.

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Mar 11th 2019, 5:08 PM

# bojo strikes again

May asks Johnson to apologise for saying women in burqas look like 'bank robbers'

The UK’s former foreign secretary also compared the women to letterboxes.

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Aug 7th 2018, 7:29 PM

# violent acts

France arrests 10 far-right suspects over alleged plot to attack Muslims

The suspects were being monitored by France’s DGSI intelligence agency.

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Jun 25th 2018, 7:21 AM

# Ramadan

'It's a very long day and you do feel hungry occasionally': Muslims on fasting for Ramadan

Due to the long summer days in western Europe, fasting can last up to 19 hours in some countries.

26.8k

Jun 9th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Fingal

Plans for large-scale mosque in Blanchardstown given green light

There was local opposition to the proposed mosque.

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May 14th 2018, 8:19 PM

# Abayas

Once considered a rebellion, sports clothing for women is becoming the norm in Saudi Arabia

But the risk of a social backlash is real in a society steeped in conservatism.

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Apr 21st 2018, 10:30 AM

# extremism

'I want to join ISIS': How big a problem is radicalisation in Ireland?

The number of people who have radical or extreme Islamic views here varies from a handful to over 100, depending on who you ask.

42.7k

Mar 15th 2018, 12:05 AM

# child marriages

Turkey religious affairs state agency under fire for saying girls as young as nine could marry

The agency reportedly made the statement in a post on its website, which has since been removed.

13.9k

Jan 4th 2018, 3:30 PM

Voices

Christmas as a Muslim: 'My mom was always careful that we'd never feel left out'

I’ve always loved Christmas, as much as a Muslim can, writes Meriem Ahmed.

29.4k

Dec 23rd 2017, 7:00 AM

# Birmingham

UK court rules that Islamic school's gender segregation is unlawful

The Al-Hijrah School argued that the segregation policy was one of the “defining characteristics” of the school.

17.0k

Oct 13th 2017, 9:35 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'We are not that different from Saudi Arabia'

It’s time for us to stop thinking that the “West” is enlightened and the rest of the world is just catching up, writes Amanullah De Sondy.

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Oct 12th 2017, 6:30 AM

# cosnervative

Saudi's driving ban: 'You cannot force men to allow their sisters and wives to drive'

What do men in Saudi Arabia think about the removal of the ban on women driving?

23.6k

Oct 8th 2017, 12:00 PM

# culture of fear

Politics in Austria is embracing Islamophobia as a shortcut to electoral gains

As Austrians grow more openly hostile towards Muslims, major political parties are deliberately brandishing Islamophobia in the hope of gaining an advantage at the polls.

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Sep 23rd 2017, 9:45 AM

# Controversial

Fine Gael councillor to face disciplinary hearing over comments about Islam

The councillor posted a series of controversial comments on Twitter regarding migrants and Islam.

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Sep 8th 2017, 6:26 PM

# Sharia Law

Fine Gael criticises one of its councillors for 'unacceptable' comments about Islam

Councillor Brian Murphy claimed that Sharia law is operating in Ireland.

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Sep 7th 2017, 9:17 AM

# triple talaq

India bans practice that allowed men to divorce their wives by reciting word three times

The country’s Supreme Court ruled that the practice was both unconstitutional and un-Islamic.

22.5k

Aug 22nd 2017, 11:39 AM

# Niqab

Human rights court backs Belgium's ban on wearing a full-face veil in public

The court ruled that the ban sought to guarantee social cohesion.

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Jul 12th 2017, 8:39 AM

# blocked and reported

Gardaí monitoring a number of people using Facebook who are attempting to radicalise people

A number of pages have been removed in the last two weeks.

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Jul 1st 2017, 12:05 AM

# Attack

Man arrested after attempting to drive 4x4 into Paris mosque

According to judicial authorities, he was not under the influence of alcohol.

11.2k

Jun 30th 2017, 7:54 AM

# Blanchardstown

What is it like living as a Muslim in Ireland?

Muslims from the Blanchardstown mosque in Dublin had their say.

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Jun 28th 2017, 8:30 PM

# Terror

Irish internet users show increasing interest in Islamic State propaganda magazines

These publications justify recent attacks in Europe and glorify terrorism.

20.7k

Jun 19th 2017, 12:05 AM

Voices

'Ramadan is about so much more than refraining from food and drink'

Ramadan is that one month where you can easily focus on your spirituality in a busy world, writes Hajar Akl.

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Jun 10th 2017, 7:30 PM

# Solidarity

Galway Christian church leaders line up to condemn mosque attack

In a joint statement, representatives of the Catholic, Church of Ireland, Methodist and Presbyterian and Quaker churches condemned the attack.

13.8k

Jun 7th 2017, 10:06 PM

# Ballybrit

Window smashed in Galway mosque while people inside praying

Imam Ibrahim Noonan said people were upset by the incident.

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Jun 6th 2017, 3:20 PM

# radicalistion

Imam says extremists are targeting 'vulnerable' young Muslims in Ireland

The chair of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council has said people who have been radicalised “need professional help”.

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Jun 6th 2017, 1:33 PM

# hearts and minds

The female Muslim comedian tackling extremism by cracking jokes

“One woman came up to me after a show and said ‘are you for real, are you wearing this hijab for real?’.”

20.4k

May 27th 2017, 8:00 PM

# The Aftermath

'Dirty Irish ba****ds': Irish in Manchester remember hostility after IRA bombing

Members of the city’s Irish community say they can relate to the anxiety Muslims in Manchester are feeling after Monday night’s terrorist attack.

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May 25th 2017, 12:03 AM

# saudi speech

'Drive them out of your community' - Trump delivers message to the Islamic world on extremism

Donald Trump was delivering a much anticipated speech in Saudi Arabia.

18.0k

May 21st 2017, 5:29 PM

# Courts

Another appeals court begins review of Trump's travel ban

Questions have been asked whether the law is a ban on Muslims – which Trump promised during his election campaign.

9.6k

May 15th 2017, 10:58 AM

# religious bias

Trump's travel ban will face a key test today

His administration has tried to bar travellers from six Muslim-majority countries entering the US.

14.5k

May 8th 2017, 7:57 AM

# Pakistan

Boy killed after mob tries to lynch Hindu man charged with blasphemy

The mob attacked a police station in Balochistan, Pakistan where the Hindu man was being detained.

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May 5th 2017, 8:41 AM