World Apr 03 India’s Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim land endowments By Aijaz Hussain, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
Politics Sep 25 As Middle East conflict escalates, Muslim American voter group endorses Harris over Trump “This endorsement is not agreement with Vice President Harris on all issues, but rather, an honest guidance to our voters regarding the difficult choice they confront at the ballot box,” said Wa’el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage Action, in a statement. By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
World Aug 05 Paris Olympics security means minorities and others treated as potential terror threats can’t move freely Lawyers told The Associated Press that minorities are often among those targeted with orders not to leave their neighborhoods and to report daily to police. By John Leicester, Associated Press
World Jun 23 More than 1,300 pilgrims died during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year, officials say Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel said that 83 percent of the 1,301 fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances in soaring temperatures to perform the Hajj rituals in and around the holy city of Mecca. By Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Jun 21 Watch 8:47 India’s Muslims continue to face discrimination and hate following Modi’s election win Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third term, but his party lost its majority in parliament. Modi portrays himself as a strong leader of a rising nation, but his ten years in office have been marked by a fierce… By Zeba Warsi
Jun 16 As Muslim pilgrims perform final rites of Hajj, 14 Jordanians die of sunstroke in Saudi Arabia By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for… Continue reading
Jun 16 This Eid al-Adha, a normally joyous Muslim holiday reminds families in Gaza of war’s toll By Fatma Khaled, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Last summer, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip celebrated the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha the way it's supposed to be: with large family feasts, meat shared with those less fortunate, and new clothes and gifts for children. Continue reading
Jun 15 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. Continue reading
Jun 10 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. Continue reading
May 15 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. Continue reading