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EXPLAINER: What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?

Over 2 million Muslims will take part in this week’s Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Huge crowds circle Kaaba as hajj begins in Saudi heat

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Vast crowds of robed pilgrims made solemn circles around the Kaaba, the black cube at Mecca's Grand Mosque, on Sunday as the biggest hajj pilgrimage in years began in the heat of the Saudi summer.

Bangkok Post

Hajj pilgrims perform final rituals in Mecca before heading to Mina

Pilgrims in Mecca are performing their final rituals before heading to Mina in preparation for the Hajj

The Independent UK

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Prayer, henna, charity: Eid al-Adha traditions around the world

There are many shared traditions, but Muslims in different countries also have Eid customs distinctly their own.

Al Jazeera

Unmasking 'Love Jihad': The dangerous impact of an Indian conspiracy theory

In India, a conspiracy theory known as "love jihad" is being perpetuated by Hindu nationalist groups who claim Muslim communities are orchestrating a takeover by seducing and converting Hindu women. Online platforms have become breeding grounds for fear-mongering posts warning of the danger of trusting Muslim men. Drawing on firsthand…

France 24

Millions head to Mecca for huge hajj

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Enormous crowds of worshippers thronged Islam’s holiest city on Friday for the biggest hajj pilgrimage in years, with more than two million expected to brave the scorching Saudi Arabian heat.

Bangkok Post

Inflation and economic crises strain pilgrims in this year's Hajj, putting it out of reach for some

Global inflation over the past year has hiked prices for Islam's Hajj pilgrimage dramatically

The Independent UK

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Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate change

Saudi Arabia has ambitous plans to welcome millions more pilgrims to Islam’s holiest sites

The Independent UK

What is the difference between Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr and what is the meaning behind the festival?

Eid al-Adha is set to take place on Wednesday 28 June

Manchester Evening News

Islam's call to prayer is ringing out in more US cities -- affirming a long and growing presence of Muslims in America

Minneapolis recently became the first major U.S. city to allow the “adhan,” or Muslim call to prayer, to be broadcast from mosques five times a day.

The Conversation

German jailed for keeping Yazidi woman as a slave

A German woman has been convicted of keeping a Yazidi woman as a slave during her time with the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.

The New Daily

Taliban treatment of women could be ‘gender apartheid’: UN expert

Taliban spokesperson rejects the report and accuses the UN and the West of ‘spreading propaganda’ against its rule.

Al Jazeera

‘People want the healing power’: Master Musicians of Joujouka, the mystical Moroccans opening Glastonbury

Playing trance-inducing music that has existed for centuries, the Master Musicians invite us to rural Morocco to experience it up close – complete with gods in goat skins

The Guardian - UK

When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2023?

Al Jazeera takes a look at the world’s largest religious gathering Mecca sees every year.

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The truth behind ‘gaming jihad’: How media skipped facts to manufacture a story

“Today, we will show one of the most modern and dangerous games – played with schoolboys in India. Four cases have come to light, where boys playing online games were brainwashed using video games and instigated to adopt Islam.”

The Times of India

Love-jihad is defaming Islam, Muslims must oppose it: Baba Ramdev

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev was in Delhi on Friday to launch new products as part of his Patanjali group’s expansion plans. He spoke to Kumar Shakti Shekhar on a number of social, political and religious issues which are currently making headlines. Edited excerpts.

Zenger

Uyghur Activists Praise Jewish Support

When Chinese government officials burn Korans, demolish mosques, prevent the practice of Islam and carry out the “systematic genocide of Muslims in the Uyghur region regularly,” Islamic countries and ordinary Muslims do not speak out

Al Jazeera

Madrid celebrates its Muslim past in Spain’s new museum

The Galeria de Colecciones Reales is due to open its doors to the public, embracing Madrid’s Islamic heritage.

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The Independent UK

After long waits, new pilgrims prepare for Hajj's return, the first major one since COVID-19

This year’s Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after a daunting period of three years when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced the scale of one of Islam’s holiest rites

The Independent UK

After long waits, new pilgrims prepare for return of Hajj, the first major one since COVID-19

This year’s Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after a daunting period of three years when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced the scale of one of Islam’s holiest rites

Al Jazeera

‘Wedding or a funeral?’ Taliban bans music at Kabul wedding halls

The Taliban bans music at Kabul weddings halls because it is considered against the teachings of Islam.

The Independent UK

Hate-filled financial analyst jailed over homemade explosives stash

.Asad Bhatti was convicted of having a stash of bomb-making materials after police received a tip-off from a computer repair shop.

The Guardian - UK

Usman Khawaja: ‘I would not be where I am now without my faith’

‘I have no issue in dealing with conflict, because I’ve done it all my life,’ the Australia batter tells Andy Bull as he prepares for the Ashes

Al Jazeera

Pat Robertson, who brought religion into US politics, dies at 93

Roberston, a conservative Christian, hosted The 700 Club on TV and supported a number of Republican presidents.

The Independent UK

Christian media mogul, ‘700 Club’ host and presidential candidate Pat Robertson dies at 93

Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson has died

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