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Australia calls on China to let Uighur mother and son leave

World 6 years ago

Australia calls on China to let Uighur mother and son leave

China has rounded up an estimated one million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim Turkic-speaking minorities into re-education camps in the tightly-controlled region of Xinjiang in the country's northwest.

As China locks up Muslims in Xinjiang, it opens its doors to tourists

World 6 years ago

As China locks up Muslims in Xinjiang, it opens its doors to tourists

The government has rounded up an estimated one million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim Turkic-speaking minorities into re-education camps in the tightly-controlled region in China's northwest, but it has also created a parallel universe for visitors, who are only shown a carefully curated version of traditional customs and culture.

Hindus hit the road with Muslims in Lombok to celebrate Idul Fitri

National 6 years ago

Hindus hit the road with Muslims in Lombok to celebrate Idul Fitri

Wearing traditional Balinese clothing and playing Balinese music, Hindu residents joined the takbiran parade around the city, waving their decorative flags and umbrellas.

How a mosque in a shopping mall brings thousands closer to Allah

City 6 years ago

How a mosque in a shopping mall brings thousands closer to Allah

Participants of iktikaf at Nurul Iman Mosque follow a busy schedule from dusk till dawn, with most people getting only two to four hours of sleep.

Diverse Muslim communities revel in Idul Fitri in different ways in East Java

National 6 years ago

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Diverse Muslim communities revel in Idul Fitri in different ways in East Java

Residents of Tuban in East Java welcomed Idul Fitri in different ways, a testament to the certuries-old celebrations in the coastal city.

In an Indian village, Muslims talk of leaving as divide with Hindus widens

World 6 years ago

In an Indian village, Muslims talk of leaving as divide with Hindus widens

Such interactions no longer happen, many say, because of how polarized the two communities have become in the past two years, and some are frightened and thinking of moving away - if they can afford it.

Christian-Muslim clashes rock Easter attacks town in Sri Lanka

World 6 years ago

Christian-Muslim clashes rock Easter attacks town in Sri Lanka

Hundreds of security forces entered Negombo to impose a curfew after dozens of Muslim-owned shops, homes and vehicles were attacked.

NZ man admits abusing Muslims at Christchurch mosque

World 6 years ago

NZ man admits abusing Muslims at Christchurch mosque

Daniel Nicholas Tuapawa was said to have been shocked and did not realise what he had done until police showed him a video in which he was yelling abusive comments including "all Muslims are terrorists".

French Muslim group sues Facebook, YouTube over footage of New Zealand massacre

World 6 years ago

French Muslim group sues Facebook, YouTube over footage of New Zealand massacre

The shooting at two mosques in New Zealand on March 15, which killed 50 people, was livestreamed on Facebook for 17 minutes and then copied and shared on social media sites across the internet.

New Zealand begins funerals for mosque shooting victims, PM visits school

World 6 years ago

New Zealand begins funerals for mosque shooting victims, PM visits school

The bodies of victims from New Zealand's mosques mass shooting were carried in open caskets on the shoulders of mourners into a large tent at Christchurch's Memorial Park Cemetery on Wednesday - the first burials of the 50 victims.

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