Islam

‘The mosque, the river, the sea’: Why Terengganu folk say they need little else to be happy

The Malaysian Happiness Index ranked Terengganu at the top of its 2024 report.

Iranians hold Eid prayers as Middle East war rages on

Iranians take part in Eid al-Fitr prayers in Tehran, Iran on March 21 .

Muslim community in Singapore grateful for peace of mind and heart during Ramadan: Faishal Ibrahim

Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim greeting congregants at Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers at Masjid Sultan on March 21.

Jerusalem’s Muslims despair as war shuts Al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid

The worshippers managed to take up a position next to Herod’s Gate as the police relented for a few minutes and allowed the street prayers to take place.

Price rises due to Iran war dampen Eid festivities in Pakistan

People in Lahore, Pakistan ride an overcrowded bus while returning to their hometowns ahead of Eid al-Fitr.

Muslims in Singapore to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on March 21: Mufti

Hari Raya Light Up and first day of the Bazaar Raya Geylang Serai, on Fen 14, 2026.

Syrian authorities ban alcohol in capital Damascus

People enjoying a night out in the Bab Touma neighbourhood of the Old City of Damascus, after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in 2024.

Two brothers arrested in France over ‘deadly and antisemitic’ plot: Anti-terror prosecutors

French municipal police patrol in downtown Marseille.

US Republican leaders in spotlight over anti-Muslim rhetoric

Republican Andy Ogles posted on social media on March 9 that “Muslims don’t belong in American society,” adding that “pluralism is a lie.”

Muslim nations criticise Israel for Al-Aqsa Mosque Ramadan closure

Israel has shut all holy sites, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque (pictured), in east Jerusalem’s Old City for security reasons.

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