Muslim Man Ahmed Stops Gunman In Bondi Beach Attack
Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, wrestled shotgun from attacker during Bondi Beach shooting that killed 12 people, sustaining gunshot wounds while preventing further casualties.
Austria Approves Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools
Controversial law prohibits Islamic head coverings in schools for young girls, sparking immediate plans for a constitutional challenge by Muslim organizations.
Syrian President Places Piece of Kaaba’s Kiswa in Umayyad Mosque
Ahmed Al-Sharaa installs gifted piece of Kiswah in Damascus courtyard on Liberation Day anniversary.
NASA Astronaut Shares Image of Kaaba from Space
Astronaut Donald Pettit photographs Kaaba from the International Space Station, with the illuminated Makkah city visible as a distinct bright.
Imam of Masjid al Haram Maher Al-Muaiqly Begins Visit to North Macedonia
Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Muaiqly to lead prayers and deliver Friday sermon in Skopje as part of religious outreach mission from the Two Holy Mosques.
Haramain Train Offers 40% Discount From Madina to Jeddah Airport Until Dec 2025
Pilgrims and travelers can avail reduced fares until December 31 for journeys between Madinah station and King Abdulaziz International Airport station.
Indonesia Flood Death Toll Surpasses 500
Rescue teams struggle to reach cut-off communities after rare cyclone triggers catastrophic flooding across three provinces, displacing 1.4 million people.
Over 5.4 Million Performed Umrah in Second Quarter of 2025
Domestic pilgrims dominate Umrah numbers with over 4 million participants as foreign arrivals surpass 1.3 million, showing strong post-pandemic recovery in religious tourism.
Three Siblings Win Hajj 2026 Lottery Together in Egypt
Brother falls to ground in gratitude as he and both sisters hear their names called consecutively during Hajj 2026 selection process.
Zohran Mamdani Becomes The First Muslim Mayor of New York
Zohran Mamdani, 34-year-old Democratic socialist, defeats Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
Flight Attendant Feeds Umrah Passenger With Parkinson’s Disease
An airline crew member receives widespread praise after video shows him patiently feeding an elderly passenger with Parkinson’s disease during a flight to Saudi Arabia.
New Safety Barriers Installed at Masjid al Haram Main Doors
Authorities install protective barriers along entrance ramps at Masjid an-Nabawi to enhance crowd control.
Kuwait Bans Unauthorized Security Cameras in Mosques
Ministry of Awqaf mandates all surveillance systems in places of worship must receive official approval and operate under government supervision.
Can Muslims Celebrate Diwali? Is It Haram or Halal for Muslims?
Diwali is the festival of hindu gods, return of sita and rama. Muslims cannot celebrate it.
Hajj 2026 (1447) Flight Schedule Announced by Saudi Arabia
General Authority of Civil Aviation releases detailed operational timeline for pilgrim arrivals and departures.