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Mosques

Muslim faithful leave Mecca after haj shadowed by war, scorching heat

Muslim pilgrims gather at the Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage.
Muslim pilgrims gather at the Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage.

Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack

People attend a prayer service for the victims of a shooting at the Islamic Center, in San Diego, California, on May 21.
People attend a prayer service for the victims of a shooting at the Islamic Center, in San Diego, California, on May 21.

240,000 spaces for Hari Raya Haji prayers available at Singapore mosques

Congregants can book their places via book.masjids.sg from May 22 at 10am.
Congregants can book their places via book.masjids.sg from May 22 at 10am.

Shock and bafflement at San Diego mosque where three were killed

There was bafflement on the faces of members of the Muslim community who arrived at the mosque bearing flowers on May 19. Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.
There was bafflement on the faces of members of the Muslim community who arrived at the mosque bearing flowers on May 19. Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.

‘I saw bad stuff’, says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during San Diego mosque attack

A parent carries his child while they leave the mosque, at the scene of a shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.
A parent carries his child while they leave the mosque, at the scene of a shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.

Five dead, including two teen suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque

Emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.
Emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.

New Zealand mosque shooter's bid to appeal convictions denied by court

FILE PHOTO: Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, listens as Crown prosecutor Mark Zarifeh delivers his submission during Tarrant's sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 27, 2020.  John Kirk-Anderson/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, listens as Crown prosecutor Mark Zarifeh delivers his submission during Tarrant's sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 27, 2020.  John Kirk-Anderson/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo

New Zealand mosque shooter loses bid to overturn convictions

Brenton Tarrant, 35, admitted to carrying out New Zealand’s deadliest modern day mass shooting before being sentenced to life in prison in August 2020.
Brenton Tarrant, 35, admitted to carrying out New Zealand’s deadliest modern day mass shooting before being sentenced to life in prison in August 2020.

Israel’s far-right minister visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

The compound in Jerusalem’s walled Old City is one of the most sensitive sites in the Middle East.
The compound in Jerusalem’s walled Old City is one of the most sensitive sites in the Middle East.

240,000 Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayer spaces available across 3 sessions at Singapore mosques

An additional 24,000 prayer spaces will be available at up to 49 supplementary venues.
An additional 24,000 prayer spaces will be available at up to 49 supplementary venues.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.