California Makes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha State Holidays
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2017, adding both Eid holidays to the state’s official calendar.
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US Tells American Muslims to Be Careful for Hajj 2026
The US Embassy in Riyadh has advised American Muslims to reconsider participating in Hajj 2026 this year, citing the ongoing security situation in the region and intermittent travel disruptions following the US-Israel war against Iran.
Pakistan Helps US and Iran Agree to Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing an immediate halt to hostilities and inviting both delegations to Islamabad on April 10 for further negotiations.
Umrah Flights Face Delays and Cancellations Amid US-Iran Attacks
Emirates, Qatar Airways, Saudia, and international carriers cancel or reroute flights as Gulf airspace closures strand thousands of pilgrims in transit hubs.
Utah Imam Shot at Outside Home by Masked Gunman During Ramadan
Shuaib Din, leader of Utah Islamic Center, targeted as he left for evening prayers; no injuries reported and suspect remains at large.
Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath as New York Mayor on Quran
The oath was taken with his hand on a Quran at a decommissioned City Hall subway station, with public ceremonies to follow.
Islamic Scholar Dr. Yasir Qadhi’s Father Passes Away in Texas
Dr. Mazhar Kazi, father of prominent Islamic scholar Dr. Yasir Qadhi, passed away Monday, with funeral services scheduled at East Plano Islamic Center.
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.
Harvard Opens New Muslim Prayer Spaces at Smith Campus Center
Smith Campus Center to house dedicated musallah, ending reliance on basement facilities criticized as inadequate since 1995.
Saudi Arabia Uses U.S.-Made Patriot Missile Systems To Protect Masjid al Haram and Nabawi
Saudi Arabia uses Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems to protect the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, along with important national buildings and facilities, from potential attacks in the region.
Muslim Man In Dallas Killed While Selling iPhone on Facebook
Ahmad Alkhalaf, 66, shot dead while selling cellphone on Facebook Marketplace. The suspect has been arrested.
5 Muslim Leaders Elected in the 2024 US Elections
Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and André Carson were re-elected to Congress, while Salman Bhojani and Suleman Lalani secured re-election in Texas, reflecting growing Muslim representation in U.S. government.
New York Woman Charged After Spraying Muslim Uber Driver For Saying Prayers
New York woman Jennifer Guilbeault faces hate crime charges for Pepper-Spraying Muslim Uber driver.
100 Headstones Removed from Muslim Graveyard Without Notice in Chicago
Temporary markers are set to be placed within two weeks while permanent replacements are arranged.
Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Surge 196% in Chicago
This sharp rise in anti-Muslim incidents in Chicago reflects a broader national trend that has seen a great uptick in Islamophobic attacks across the United States.