Arts Jul 12 In superhero show ‘Ms. Marvel’, Muslim fans see a reflection of their lives By Deepa Bharath, Mariam Fam, Associated Press
Arts Jul 07 Hajj sees largest numbers since pandemic as 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage A million pilgrims from across the globe are gathering in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the initial rites of the hajj. By Amr Nabil, Isabel Debre, Associated Press
World Jun 06 India faces diplomatic outrage from Muslim nations over remarks insulting Islam India is facing major diplomatic outrage from Muslim-majority countries after two top officials in the governing Hindu nationalist party made derogatory references to Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
World Apr 15 ‘What is the headscarf doing in politics?’ Muslim headscarves become issue in French presidential campaign Muslim headscarves have taken center stage in France’s presidential campaign amid far-right candidate Marine Le Pen’s push to ban them. She is facing a tightly contested April 24 runoff against incumbent Emmanuel Macron. By Associated Press
Education Apr 14 Watch 4:26 Schools struggle to accommodate the religious needs of Muslim students during Ramadan The month marks the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer for millions of Muslims in the United States. But it can also bring challenges for students and parents trying to navigate school and religious observance. NewsHour’s… By Amna Nawaz, Roby Chavez, Courtney Norris, Layla Quran
Apr 02 Ramadan begins in much of Middle East amid soaring energy and food prices By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Muslim holy month of Ramadan — when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk — began at sunrise Saturday in much of the Middle East, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine has impacted energy and food prices. Continue reading
Mar 04 Suicide bombing attack kills at least 56 in Shiite mosque in Pakistan By Kathy Gannon, Riaz Khan, Associated Press No militant group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Both the Islamic State group and the Pakistani Taliban — a militant group separate from the Taliban in Afghanistan — have carried out similar attacks in the past in the area,… Continue reading
Feb 08 Some students barred from class in India for wearing hijab By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press The students began protesting outside the school gate and sat huddled in a group, reading their lessons. The school staff, which said the students were defying uniform rules, remained unmoved. Continue reading
May 10 How Muslim families are celebrating a second pandemic Ramadan By Justin Stabley This week will mark the end of Ramadan, and even though vaccinations, mask mandates and social distancing have slowed the spread of COVID-19, the pandemic is still hampering what’s meant to be a deeply communal holiday. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 6:55 After two bloody attacks, France plans crackdown on radical Islam In the wake of two bloody terrorist attacks, the French government is planning new legislation to crack down on radical Islam. Right-wingers are worried the new law isn't enough, but opponents are afraid it could alienate France’s large Muslim minority… Continue watching