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Makkah: The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, and General Supervisor of Local and International Qur’an Competitions, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, has approved the list of winners

Abuja: Participants at an international conference on religious and cultural diversity and social peace in Abuja have endorsed a Muslim World League (MWL)-backed “Nigerian Youth for Peace” initiative aimed at

Abuja: Muslim and Christian leaders in Nigeria have resolved to establish a joint body to coordinate interfaith programmes and strengthen consultation and cooperation on issues affecting social cohesion, security and

Makkah, Saudi Arabia: The 46th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorisation, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an has opened in Makkah on Thursday, attracting a

Makkah, Saudi Arabia: Umm Al-Qura University has promoted Sheikh Dr Maher bin Hamad bin Muaiqil Al-Muaiqly Al-Balawi, Imam and Khateeb of the Grand Mosque (Al-Masjid Al-Haram) in Makkah, to the

Abuja: Several state governments across Nigeria have declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year, marking the commencement of the Hijrah 1448 AH

Ouagadougou: Burkinabée authorities have arrested influential Sunni imam and preacher, Dr Mohamad Ishaq Kindo on Tuesday, the revered Muslim day of Arafat. The arrest comes exactly two days after denouncing

Gombe – Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, a renowned Nigerian cleric cum politician, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary race in Gombe State, citing alleged violations

Makkah: Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam, a Nigerian government official, has died during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. He was the Permanent Secretary for Special Services in the Office

Abuja: A Muslim advocacy group, the Muslim League Unity Group, has cautioned foreign-based actors against what it described as attempts to inflame religious tensions in Nigeria through misinformation and politically