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Ohio – A high school cross-country runner was disqualified from a district meet despite running her fastest race of the season – because she was wearing a hijab. Noor Abukaram,

Norway – A mosque in Norway has issued an apology after three women refused to shake the hand of the Norwegian prince, Prince Haakon. The Prince visited Al-Noor Islamic Center

Sokoto, Nigeria – A high-profile marriage ceremony that was contracted between the daughter of the Sultan of Sokoto, Fatima Abubakar and her husband Mahmood Abdullahi Yuguda made headlines for an

Chechnya – Officials in Chechnya on Friday inaugurated a 9,700 square metres holy site which is claimed to be Europe’s largest mosque. The marble-decorated building, which is named after the

Egypt: Former President Mohamed Morsi has died after appearing in court, according to state media. State TV on Tuesday reported that Morsi fainted after a court session and died afterwards.

Egypt’s soccer icon and Liverpool star Mohammad Salah has voiced anger after fans gathered outside his family home, north of Cairo and made it hard for him to come out

Pakistan – Haji Abdul-Wahab, the leader of one of the largest Muslim movements, the Tablighi Jama’at, has passed away on Sunday morning after prolonged illness. He was being treated for

WWE wrestling superstar, John Cena has pulled out of a major show in Saudi Arabia that was billed as the Crown Jewel. While Cena, who is the wrestling industry’s most

Austria – The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that insulting Islam’s Prophet Mohammed is not covered by freedom of expression. Defaming the Prophet “goes beyond the

Ireland – Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has announced her conversion to Islam, changing her name to Shuhada’ Davitt. “This is to announce that I am proud to have become a