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Catholic Italy's Olympic host cities offer different access for Muslims to observe Ramadan

This year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games are located in Italy, a historically Catholic nation

The Independent UK

Fact check: Keir Starmer’s popularity, Muslim mayors and AI Epstein image

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard

MAGA lawmaker launches ‘Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act’ days after anti-Muslim post

Representative Randy Fine was slammed for claiming for suggesting ‘the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one’

The Independent UK

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Kerala Story 2: Why propaganda needs to be opposed with more than just humour

Offense, packaged as jokes, memes and serious discourse, was loudly and clearly expressed within minutes of the release of the trailer for The Kerala Story 2. Almost three years ago, its prequel had demonised the southern state and gone on to win the National Award for 2023. If part one had painted…

Newslaundry

Charities fear millions in Ramadan giving will not reach crisis zones as UK Muslim groups ‘debanked’

Muslims donate four times more than the average adult in Britain but banking restrictions mean many humanitarian projects already affected by aid cuts will not get donations

The Guardian - UK

‘Al-Aqsa is a detonator’: six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses

Israeli police raid compound, arrest staff and curb Muslims’ access as Ramadan begins

The Guardian - UK

Federal police ‘received reports of a crime’ in relation to Pauline Hanson’s comments about Muslims

Bilal El-Hayek, mayor of Canterbury Bankstown, says One Nation leader’s comments ‘will incite someone’

The Guardian - AU

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For Muslims, Ramadan is a commitment to self-discipline, generosity and peace. Pauline Hanson, take note

Beyond disproving the tired tropes of Muslims hating the west, Australian Muslims can show us what a month of practising to be a better person looks like

The Guardian - AU

Kosovo's Catholics and Muslims mark Ash Wednesday and Ramadan in one week

Kosovo’s religious diversity came to light this week as the Balkan nation’s Christian and Muslim communities both embarked on a traditional period of fasting and spiritual reflection

The Independent UK

Jalebi, samosas and pita: Zohran Mamdani's iftar plate sparks buzz for its powerful statement

More than half a million Muslims across New York City are observing Ramadan this year. For the first time, they are doing so with a Muslim mayor in office, Zohran Mamdani.

The Times of India

Grattan on Friday: Can Angus Taylor get beyond slogans to craft a sound immigration policy?

This week we pressed the rewind button on the Pauline tape, back to Hanson maxing out with inflammatory statements about Muslims, attracting a blaze of publicity and widespread outrage.

The Conversation

Magistrate rules it’s ‘not proportionate’ to ban Isaac Herzog protester from inner Sydney while on bail

Lawyer tells court there is ‘real doubt’ whether police gave lawful move-on direction during rally against Israeli president that ended in violent clashes

The Guardian - AU

Fears Hanson's 'dog-whistling' could trigger violence

A letter threatening Muslims with death was sent to a mosque days after a senator made racist remarks, sparking fears about spiralling Islamophobia.

AAP

Even Megyn Kelly comes for Randy Fine in the wake of his anti-Muslim social media post

Florida GOP congressman invites storm of controversy with Islamophobic attack as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vows to hold him accountable

The Independent UK

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Ramadan 2026 moon sighted in India, Iraq, US, UK, Turkey, Oman? Hilal sighting committees to confirm first day of fasting; is it from February 19 or 20 and why is crescent timing significant

Muslims worldwide eagerly await the Ramadan crescent moon sighting, marking the start of the holy month. This year, fasting is expected to begin on February 18th in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, while South Asia, Europe, and North America may commence on February 19th due to local sighting variations. The…

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5 Countries Where Hindu Gods Are Worshipped Differently

“एकं सद्विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति” Rigveda 1.164.46 Truth is one, the wise describe it in many ways. Have you ever wondered what happens to faith when it crosses borders? When people migrate, trade, build kingdoms, or settle on distant islands, they carry their gods with them. But something beautiful happens along…

Marie Claire

Skin Fasting During Ramadan: Is A Shift in Skincare Habits Necessary?

Restraint, reflection and intention

Axios

Scoop: Democrats eye forced vote to censure GOP Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post

A censure vote "could likely happen," one senior House progressive told Axios.

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'This has to stop': mayor calls on Hanson to visit area

The mayor of a suburb labelled unsafe by Pauline Hanson because of its Muslim population is calling on the controversial senator to visit the area.

The Independent UK

Ramadan arrives in Gaza under shaky ceasefire deal, but the festive spirit eludes many Palestinians

Muslim Palestinians in Gaza are preparing for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan under a fragile ceasefire deal

FourFourTwo

Explained: How the Premier League and EFL are helping players observe Ramadan

Ramadan is due to start this Tuesday and lasts for a month with several Premier League and EFL players observing

The Conversation

Moon sighting is a key part of Muslim life – how the lunar cycle determines the start of Ramadan and Eid

Each year as Ramadan approaches, more than 2 billion Muslims around the world prepare for a month of fasting, prayer and communality. But Ramadan does not begin on the same day everywhere in the world.

The Independent UK

Republican congressman from Florida urged to resign over derogatory social media about Muslims

Randy Fine has refused to back down after his incendiary post that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” with California Gov. Gavin Newsom calling him out for being a “racist slob”

The Guardian - AU

Lakemba mosque facing most alarming situation since Cronulla riots as Ramadan begins, Muslim leader says

The mosque in Sydney’s west has received three threatening letters in lead-up to Islam’s holiest month

The Times of India

Randy Fine: Florida Congressman sparks fury with dog remark about Muslims – what you ought to know about him

US Representative Randy Fine from Florida ignited online debate with a social media comment. He stated the choice between dogs and Muslims was easy, favoring dogs. This remark followed a Palestinian-American activist's views on dogs being unclean. The exchange drew reactions from politicians and media figures. Fine's political career and…

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