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UK leader Starmer promises 'standing army' of police to deal with anti-Muslim rioting

By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Associated Press

Starmer has held an urgent meeting with ministers and top law enforcement officials as he seeks to end violence and attacks on immigrants, mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers.

Hundreds died in intense heat during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say

By Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Hundreds of people have died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom.

Muslims converge at Mount Arafat to worship as Hajj pilgrimage reaches its peak

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday at a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia for worship and reflection amid a sweltering heat.

The Hajj pilgrimage and why it's significant for Muslims

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

Once a year, Muslim pilgrims flowing into Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam.

India's parliament sees fewer Muslims as the strength of Modi's party grows

By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press

The political power of Muslims is declining in the world's largest democracy. Tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India are not new, but they have gotten worse under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Israel's war in Gaza weighs on the holy month of Ramadan

By Saher Khan

Muslims around the world are marking the month of Ramadan. But this year, Israel’s war in Gaza, with mass civilian casualties and widespread suffering among Gazans, has added a new layer to this holy month. We spoke with Muslims at…

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India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

The Citizenship Amendment Act provides a fast track to naturalization for Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians who fled to Hindu-majority India from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan before Dec. 31, 2014.

Ramadan starts on Monday for many Muslims after crescent moon spotted in Saudi Arabia

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Officials saw the crescent moon Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, marking the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims.

What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

This year, Ramadan comes as the Israel-Hamas war has left much of Gaza in ruins and created a worsening humanitarian catastrophe. Some Muslims have been brainstorming how to remain mindful of the Palestinians' plight during the holy month.