Houston Muslim Community Calls on School District to Reinstate Eid Holiday
IQNA – Houston’s largest school district will not observe Eid al-Fitr as a holiday in the upcoming academic year, prompting calls from a local Muslim advocacy group to reinstate the day off.
22:19 , 2025 Feb 19
In First: France Adds Imam Role to Official Occupation List
IQNA – For the first time in its history, France has officially recognized the role of an imam as a profession, adding it to the country’s list of acknowledged occupations.
20:12 , 2025 Feb 19
Vietnam Companies Use Blockchain in Pursuit of Greater Share in Halal Market
IQNA – To guarantee that products remain free from non-halal materials or processes, numerous Vietnamese companies and certification organizations have implemented blockchain technology.
18:10 , 2025 Feb 19
Israeli Communications Minister Calls for Gaza ‘Deportation Plan’
IQNA – A far-right Israeli minister rejected the idea of “voluntary” evacuation of Palestinians from Gaza, urging the immediate execution of a controversial plan to forcibly remove them from the enclave.
16:26 , 2025 Feb 19
French Senate Votes to Ban Hijab in Sports Competitions
IQNA – On Tuesday, the French Senate approved a bill prohibiting the wearing of "ostensibly religious" symbols, including the hijab, during sports competitions.
15:15 , 2025 Feb 19
France’s Proposed Hijab Ban in Sports Violates Human Rights: AI
IQNA – A proposed French bill that seeks to ban “ostensibly religious” clothing and symbols in all sports competitions has drawn criticism from a rights organization.
14:46 , 2025 Feb 19
Al-Azhar Chief in Bahrain for Int’l Islamic Dialogue Conference
IQNA – The Imam of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Islamic Center, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb has traveled to Bahrain to take part in an international Islamic dialogue conference.
11:40 , 2025 Feb 19
Melbourne Attacks: Targeted Pregnant Muslim Woman Speaks Out as Suspect Arrested
IQNA – Authorities in Melbourne have arrested a 31-year-old woman following two alleged attacks on Muslim women at Pacific Epping shopping centre.
09:46 , 2025 Feb 19
Islamophobic Attacks in the UK Surge by 73% in 2024, New Data Reveals
IQNA – A leading anti-hate crime organization has reported a sharp rise in Islamophobic incidents across the UK, with attacks increasing by 73% in 2024.
09:05 , 2025 Feb 19
Bomb Threat Targeting Mosque in Malta Sparks Concern in Muslim Community
IQNA – A bomb threat directed at a mosque in Raħal Ġdid, Malta, has stirred alarm among civil society organizations, prompting calls for swift action against hate speech and intolerance.
17:16 , 2025 Feb 18
Israel Continues Demolition of Palestinian Homes in WB for Alleged ‘Lack of Building Permit’
IQNA – A Palestinian home in the northern West Bank was demolished by the Israeli army under the pretext of lack of a building permit.
15:40 , 2025 Feb 18
Danish Politician Denied Permission for Quran Desecration in Copenhagen 
IQNA – A Danish far-right politician has claimed that authorities in Denmark have denied him permission to desecrate the Quran in Copenhagen.
14:51 , 2025 Feb 18