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US Tells American Muslims to Be Careful for Hajj 2026

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April 8, 2026

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.

byMaisah

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April 8, 2026

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.

byWarda Shahid

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February 28, 2026

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.

byMaisah

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February 26, 2026

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.

byWarda Shahid

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January 1, 2026

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.

byMaisah

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November 25, 2025

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.

bySamira Yusuf

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November 5, 2025

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.

byWarda Shahid

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August 12, 2025

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.

byWarda Shahid

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June 23, 2025

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.

byMaisah