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Photos of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca

Muslims from around the world gather in Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, as heightened regional tensions linked to the war involving Iran cast a shadow over this year’s gathering at Islam’s holiest sites in Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK

Ad in Texas GOP Runoff Attacks Cornyn on Immigration, Islam

By Saranac Hale Spencer ANALYSIS — A TV ad attacking incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn for supporting “Muslim mass immigration” misleadingly cites a 2021 quote from Cornyn about certain Afghan refugees and claims that “Cornyn has a special place in his heart for radical Islam.” The ad, which started airing on May 12…

Roll Call

San Diego’s Muslim community picks up the pieces after mass shooting: ‘We’re just your neighbors’

The Islamic Center of San Diego, rocked by tragedy, opens its doors again to support its congregants and welcome outsiders

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A look at the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha and their significance to Muslims around the world

Large numbers of Muslims converge once a year in Saudi Arabia to unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage that is one of the pillars of Islam

The Independent UK

San Diego mosque attack: racist interpretations of European history are inspiring extremists

On Monday, May 18, two assailants, a 17 and an 18 year old, attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, the site of both a mosque and school, killing three adults. The assailants were wearing Nazi SS insignia, and had the words “race war” written on their weapons.

The Conversation

Why Reform UK couldn’t care less about the controversial views of its candidates

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at why Reform UK selected Robert Kenyon as their Makerfield by-election candidate despite him being Facebook friends with neo-fascist leader Gary Raikes, the founder of the New British Union

The Independent UK

San Diego mosque shooting reflects how online rhetoric, media depictions and political discourse contribute to increased Islamophobia

Many Muslim Americans are fearful following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three worshipers dead. Investigators reportedly found hate speech and anti-Islamic writing inside the vehicle of the suspected shooters, who killed themselves soon after the attack.

The Conversation

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Three killed in attack at San Diego Islamic Centre in suspected hate crime

Two teenage gunmen opened fire at an Islamic centre in San Diego on Monday, killing three men before taking their own lives nearby, police said. Authorities are investigating the attack as a hate crime, with officials saying a mosque security guard likely prevented further casualties.

France 24

London Far-Right Rally Condemned as Anti-Islam Performer Wears Raw Bacon 'to Ward Off' Muslim Counter-Protesters

Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London featured Islamophobic acts, including a cellist draped in bacon, sparking condemnation and political tensions.

International Business Times UK

MEP and far-right influencers barred from UK rally: Who are they and what was the reason?

The UK government barred seven individuals from entering the UK, stating that their presence is "not conducive to the public good". But on what grounds and what does this decision mean in practice?

Euronews

By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities

The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam.

The Texas Tribune

Farage under pressure to tackle racist Reform candidates who ‘spew hate online’

Revelations come one day before voters across the UK go to the polls

The Independent UK

‘No fear of roaring lions’: Iran has a long history of standing firm against outside aggressors

US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran since the war began have targeted not just the country’s military capabilities, but its entire civilisation.

The Conversation

‘McCarthyism with a Texas Accent’

State Representative Salman Bhojani on the (not so) new rise of politicized Islamophobia

Texas Observer

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Files reveal that Epstein’s private island ‘mosque’ was a grotesque vanity project stocked with stolen holy relics

The bizarre blue-striped building on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island Little St. James, was actually a vanity project disguised as a mosque, complete with stolen holy relics from Islam’s most sacred sites. Newly released documents from the Epstein files reveal the structure, long the subject of wild conspiracy theories, was never…

Euronews

Arson attack at Skopje synagogue linked to so-called Islamic State, officials say

The Islamic State group has a profoundly hostile opposition toward Jews and its ideology frames Judaism as the primary enemy of Islam.

The Times of India

UK: ‘Islamic sect’ members arrested following allegations of sexual abuse and slavery

Over 500 officers stormed an "Islamic sect" in Crewe, arresting 10 members, including their spiritual leader, for serious crimes like rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The raid targeted the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light headquarters. Police are investigating allegations of forced marriage and slavery reported by a former…

The Times of India

Was Jeffrey Epstein building a 'mosque' on his private island? Records show rare Islamic artefacts brought from Middle East

Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein cultivated Middle Eastern connections and acquired rare Islamic artifacts, including pieces from the Kaaba, for a building on his private island he called a 'mosque.' Documents reveal his interest in Islamic architecture and his pursuit of Saudi Arabian business opportunities before his arrest and death.

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Islamic finance principles ‘align naturally with ESG and sustainability,’ says Maybank’s first-ever chief sustainability officer

The amount raised for sustainable finance within the 57 countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation jumped from $17.8 billion in 2017 to $82.3 billion in 2024, according to a 2025 report from the World Bank.

The Conversation

Banning protest slogans won’t end antisemitism. We need to understand the complex forces driving it

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will deliver its interim report to the governor-general by April 30. Public hearings will follow, defining antisemitism and its effects on Jewish Australians.

The Conversation

America’s founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many Christians have worked to confront it

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, old questions have returned about who belongs and whose religious practices are truly protected in the country.

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Challenges Muslim Parents Face in Raising Practicing Children in the US

Raising children with strong Islamic values in the United States is not a simple journey. Families live in a society that offers freedom, opportunity, and diversity, yet also brings constant exposure to different beliefs and lifestyles. Children grow up influenced by school, media, and social circles that may not always…

The Guardian - UK

‘Muslim kids are really underrepresented’: the animated movie where medieval maths meets eager young minds

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success

The Independent UK

Anti-Islam campaigner Valentina Gomez blocked from entering UK to speak at Tommy Robinson rally

Valentina Gomez made headlines for burning the Quran during her failed tilt at a political career in Missouri

The Guardian - UK

Anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez blocked from entering UK for far-right rally

Exclusive: Home secretary understood to have withdrawn authorisation for speaker at Unite the Kingdom rally in May

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