The suffering of Gaza at the heart of Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas message
For his first Christmas message as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV made a direct reference to the situation of Palestinians in Gaza during his homily at St….
Australia: after the anti-Semitic attack in Bondi, Islamophobic acts increase but Muslims favor solidarity over victim discourse
A wave of Islamophobic acts has hit Australia since the anti-Semitic attack in Bondi, which left fifteen people dead during an event celebrating Hanukkah. In the space of a week,…
Israeli Defense Minister: “We will not leave all of Gaza. This won’t happen.”
Things are now clear: Israel’s objective has never been withdrawal, but rather the lasting occupation of Gaza. “We will not leave all of Gaza. This will not happen,” said Israel…
Jesus in the Koran: a major prophet
Jesus, spiritual bridge between Islam and Christianity Jesus, Issa, occupies a central place in Islam. The Quran mentions him 35 times: 27 times by name and 8 times as the…
A magnetic hijab to secure and encourage female Muslim police officers in the UK
A magnetic hijab, designed specifically for female Muslim police officers, could soon be adopted on a wider scale in the UK. Baptized Blue Light Hijabthis innovative headgear is already distributed…
Bulgaria: young Muslims celebrate the mosque through art
In Bulgarianearly 200 young Muslims participated in the artistic competition “Mosque in My Life”organized for the second consecutive year by the Office of the Grand Mufti. Aimed at 7-25 year…
“It’s a generational trauma”: MSF warns of psychological collapse in the West Bank
In the occupied West Bank, the escalation of Israeli violence since October 7, 2023 is causing an alarming deterioration in the mental health of Palestinians, warns Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)….
United States: When art reopens the dialogue between Jews and Muslims
In Metuchen, New Jersey, a discreet but deeply symbolic exhibition attempts to recreate connections where tension dominates. Open Archways: by the light of the same moonco-curated by Hannah Finkelshteyn, Jewish,…
Rûmî: the light of Islam in the words of an incomparable poet and mystic
In the 13th century, A man transformed pain, L‘exile And loss… in a poetry that still illuminates the world. Her name: DjalaL ad-Dîn Rumi. Rumi was born in Balkh, a…
United Kingdom: the government clarifies its definition of anti-Muslim violence, without retaining the term “Islamophobia”
The British government is in the process of adopting an official definition of violence and discrimination targeting Muslims. Developed by a working group set up in February and sent to…
Mobile Casinos in Latvia: How Smartphones Are Transforming the Gambling Market
In recent years, the mobile segment has become the key driver of growth in the gambling industry. Smartphones have fundamentally changed the way users interact with online casinos: gameplay is…
Macau, in the south of China, is banking on Muslim tourism
Macau is strengthening its position as a welcoming destination for Muslim travelers by developing an offer adapted to their needs. Halal-certified restaurants, prayer spaces, trained hotel services and inclusive wellness…