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Hafta letters: Gandhi and celibacy, battling propaganda, Uniform Civil Code

Great work, Newslaundry, and a special shoutout to Manisha for watching painful Godi media and making TV Newsance. I would love to hear the panel’s views on Gandhi’s celibacy experiments, particularly the controversial aspect of him sleeping in the same room as his grand niece, sometimes naked, as part of…

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Muslims across Pakistan hold anti-Sweden rallies to denounce burning of Islam's holy book

Muslims in Pakistan are holding rallies to observe a “Day of the Sanctity of Quran” after the prime minister of the South Asian Islamic nation issued a call for anti-Sweden protests over last week’s burning of Islam’s holy book in Stockholm

The Independent UK

CBI books seven in Malda for forced religious conversion

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against seven members of the Muslim community from Malda in West Bengal for involvement in forced religious conversion of two Hindu brothers.

The Hindu

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The Afghan Taliban say they banned beauty salons because they offered forbidden services

The Taliban says beauty salons have been banned in Afghanistan because they offered services forbidden by Islam and caused economic hardships for grooms’ families

The Independent UK

Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech and respecting minorities

A Quran burning and requests to approve the destruction of more holy books have left Sweden torn between its commitment to free speech and respect for religious minorities

The Independent UK

Christians in Pakistan risk greater persecution from blasphemy laws, while living in poverty

Two Christian Pakistani teenagers, one 18 and another 14, were arrested in their homes in Lahore in May 2023 on charges of blasphemy after a policeman claimed he heard them being disrespectful of the Prophet Muhammad.

The Conversation

Edinburgh art historian helps build Assassin's Creed world after a push from son

An art historian from Edinburgh has helped build a gaming world after her son introduced her to the platform, using her expertise on medieval Islamic history, art, architecture and archeology.

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Traditional way of living of tribals has to be protected, says Jharkhand Governor Radhakrishnan

Jharkhand Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan speaks on tribals issue, UCC in an interview with The Hindu

The Hindu

Turkey’s Erdogan pours cold water on Sweden NATO entry talks

Turkey’s president downplayed the chances of a significant breakthrough at talks this week to bring Sweden into NATO, amid a row over the burning of a Quran in Stockholm.

Tribune News Service

Supreme Court to hear plea to make Scheduled Caste status ‘religion-neutral’

“Since the word ‘religion’ does not even exist in Article 341(1), the ban concerning Christians and Muslims in Paragraph 3 of the 1950 Order should be deleted.”

The Hindu

Islamic State flag should be cut from ban list, Canberra group argues

The words of the Islamic state flag are used by Muslims on a daily basis.

The Canberra Times

'Eid is the best time of year - but UK Muslims have to find their own way of celebrating'

Whilst Eid would normally be a national commotion in Pakistan, Muslims born here often must find our own ways to build community and celebrate, Shaheena Uddin writes

Daily Mirror

'I'm one of Britain's youngest Imams - one day I want to have my own TV show'

EXCLUSIVE: Sabah Ahmedi, 29, is one of the UK's youngest Imams - and has been bringing his message to social media to help people learn about Islam and the festival of Eid

Daily Mirror

How Mecca is the lynchpin for Saudi Arabia's hospitality and tourism drive

Saudi Arabia is pumping billions of dollars into the holy city of Mecca to meet its ambitious economic targets, with high-end hotels, apartment blocks, retailers and restaurants planned for areas around the Grand Mosque

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The Hindu

Beleaguered community — being a Muslim in new India

There is a systematic diminution in Muslim representation in all spheres of life, which is being side-stepped

The Independent UK

Eid al-Adha 2023: When is it, how is it celebrated and how to wish someone a happy Eid

The ‘festival of sacrifice’ commemorates the prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God

Zenger

Israeli Investigative Series Led To Dutch Arrest Of Father-daughter Terror Team

Amin Abu Rashid and his daughter Israa are widely believed to be the two suspects arrested by Dutch authorities.

The Guardian - UK

Turkish fury as Sweden allows Qur’an burning risks further delays to Nato bid

Foreign minister condemns ‘vile protest’ outside Stockholm mosque ahead of meeting in Brussels to discuss application

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Swedish police warn of 'riots' as Quran burning protest to go ahead outside mosque

A member of public has applied to be allowed to burn Islam's holiest book, the Quran, outside a mosque in Stockholm which will have a large number of worshippers there for an Eid celebration at 1.30pm today

The Independent UK

Eid Al-Adha 2023: When is it, how is it celebrated and how to wish someone a happy Eid

The ‘festival of sacrifice’ commemorates the prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God

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UAE astronaut spies Mecca from space station during Hajj (photo)

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi photographed Mecca, one of Islam's holiest cities, from the International Space Station during the annual pilgrimage, or Hajj.

Zenger

Massachusetts Bills Fail To Favor One Religion Over Others

Middle East Forum deals Islamists two setbacks in Massachusetts

WEKU

Standing where Prophet Muhammad gave his final sermon, 2 million Muslims perform Hajj

This is the largest pilgrimage since 2019, after which the Hajj was dramatically curbed due to coronavirus restrictions that limited the pilgrimage to just a few thousand people.

The Independent UK

'Hajj is not Mecca': Why prayers at Mount Arafat are the spiritual peak of Islamic pilgrimage

Muslim pilgrims gather on the rocky hill Mount Arafat outside Mecca for a day of prayer on the second day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage

Daily Mirror

Eid al-Adha 2023: Exact dates as millions of Muslims celebrate end of Mecca pilgrimage

Millions of Muslims are going to celebrate the religious festival of Eid al-Adha which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and is the second major event in the Islamic calendar

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