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Persons without religion reach almost a quarter of world’s population
Washington: Findings of the latest study conducted by the Pew Research Centre have revealed that the number of religiously unaffiliated persons in the world has reached 1.9 billion, making them
Read MoreMuslims emerge as fastest-growing religious group – latest Pew Study reveals
Washington: The global population of Muslims increased by 347 million between 2010 and 2020, making Muslims the fastest-growing religious group within the period. According to the findings of a latest
Read MoreHajj 2025: Sheikh Gumi sends cryptic message to Saudi authorities
Kaduna: Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, a Nigerian cleric barred from performing Hajj, has sent a cryptic message to Saudi authorities against denying Muslims access to Masjid-ul Haram (sacred house
Read MoreHajj 2025: Pilgrims’ arrivals reach 890,000 with 15,900 illegals detained
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports announced on Friday, May 23, the arrival of 890,883 pilgrims from abroad for the Hajj season 1446 AH. They arrived through all international
Read MoreUS Islamic preacher Sheikh Farooq reacts to UK entry ban
California, US: A prominent US-based Islamic preacher, Sheikh Uthman bin Farooq, has reacted strongly to his ban from entering the United Kingdom (UK). The ban is an outcome of a
Read MoreSaudi Arabia to start issuing Umrah visas for international pilgrims on June 10
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is set to begin the issuance of Umrah visas to allow entry for international pilgrims into the country on Dhul-Hijjah 14,
Read MoreHajj 2025: Ghanaian in Saudi Arabia arrested for transporting expatriates to Makkah
Makkah: Hajj Security Forces have arrested a Ghanaian resident for attempting to illegally transport four female expatriates to Makkah in violation of Hajj regulations and instructions. The man, who was
Read MoreHajj 2025: Makkah approves 3,149 Hajj housing permits for over 1.8 million pilgrims
Makkah : The Holy Makkah Municipality has approved 3,149 official housing permits for the Hajj 2025/1446 AH season. This is to ensure a safe and comfortable residential environment through adherence
Read MoreHow Nigeria’s top Islamic clerics reacted to passing of Dr Idris Abdulaziz
Bauchi: Prominent personalities including Muslim clerics in Nigeria have expressed sadness over the passing of Bauchi-based Muslim cleric, Dr Idris Abdulaziz Dutsen Tanshi, who died on Thursday at the age
Read MoreDr Idris Abdulaziz, Muslim cleric who battled ‘blasphemy’ dies at 64
Bauchi: A prominent Nigerian Muslim cleric, Dr Idris Abdulaziz, Imam of the “Dutsen Tanshi Majlis” in Bauchi, died on Thursday after a long battle with an undisclosed illness. The 64-year-old
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