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Wins 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition

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August 20, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah Wins 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition

Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah won the top prizes at the King Abdulaziz Quran Competition in Makkah.

byMohammad bin Abdullah

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August 17, 2026

Muslims Across UK Gather to Pray for Rain and Relief From Drought

Muslims across the UK gathered to pray for rain as prolonged dry weather and drought conditions raised concerns over water supplies, farmers and wildlife.

byMaisah

King Charles at Cambridge Central Mosque

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July 21, 2026

King Charles Removes Shoes for Cambridge Mosque Visit

Charles toured Europe’s first Eco-Mosque in Cambridge on Monday, calling the building’s design impressive.

bySamira Yusuf

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Performs Hajj 2026

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May 26, 2026

Hajj 2026: London Mayor Sadiq Khan Performs Hajj

Pakistani minister Fahd Haroon met Sadiq Khan inside Masjid an-Nabawi during 2026 Hajj.

bySamira Yusuf

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May 21, 2026

UK: Blackburn’s Al-Buraq Mosque Opens Community Fridge to Help Families In Need

Al-Buraq Mosque launches walk-in food fridge on Addison Street, open to anyone in need.

byMaisah

The upstairs prayer room is a serene space, perfect for quiet reflection and meditation.

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March 16, 2026

Bolton’s Largest Mosque Brings Together 130 Guests for Interfaith Iftar

Zakariyya Jaa’me Mosque in Bolton opened its doors to over 130 guests from different faiths and backgrounds for a shared Iftar, offering mosque tours, a talk on fasting and community, and a communal breaking of the fast during Ramadan 2026.

bySamira Yusuf

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March 5, 2026

25 Non-Muslim Luton Council Staff Fast During Ramadan 2026 to Honour Muslim Colleagues

25 non-Muslim Luton Council officers and councillors fasted from dawn to sunset on March 3, 2026, joining Muslim colleagues observing Ramadan 2026 — then broke their fast together at a shared Iftar at Luton Town Hall.

bySamira Yusuf

game at the fc krasnodar stadium in krasnodar russia

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February 19, 2026

Premier League to Pause Matches for Fasting Players During Ramadan 2026

Referees will temporarily stop games at iftar time to allow Muslim footballers to break their fast, following established protocol.

byMaisah

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February 8, 2026

UK Rap Star Central Cee Converts to Islam, Changes Name to Akhil

The ‘Sprinter’ hitmaker, born Oakley Caesar-Su, announced he took his Shahada during a livestream, a move welcomed by the Muslim community.

bySamira Yusuf

Mubinul Hoque from Portlands Fish & Chip

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December 27, 2025

Muslim Chip Shop Owner Serves Free Christmas Meals in Liverpool

Muslim entrepreneur Mubinul Hoque opens Portland’s Fish and Chips on Christmas Day for second year, providing free meals to NHS staff, isolated seniors, and vulnerable community members.

bySamira Yusuf

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December 9, 2025

UK: Donation Box Stolen from Masjid-e-Raza Mosque in Blackburn

Thief removed shoes before entering Masjid-e-Raza and wheeled out safe containing charitable donations in wheelie bin during evening theft.

bySamira Yusuf

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer Official Portrait

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October 24, 2025

UK Prime Minister Allocates £10 Million for Mosques Security

Keir Starmer announces new funding for protective measures at Muslim worship sites following 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes and recent arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque.

bySamira Yusuf

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September 5, 2025

Djed Spence Becomes First Muslim to Represent England Men’s National Team

Tottenham defender makes history with maiden call-up, sharing inspirational message about faith and perseverance in football.

bySamira Yusuf

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August 15, 2025

Muslim Teen Mahnoor Cheema Sets Six World Records, Secures Oxford University Admission

18-year-old achieves unprecedented academic feats across 58 subjects.

byMaisah

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August 8, 2025

Masjid al Haram Volunteer Dead After Being Stabbed in the UK

20-year-old Mohammed Al-Qasim, on a UK language program and known for his service at Islam’s holiest mosque, died in an unprovoked attack; suspect charged with murder.

byWarda Shahid