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A Muslim woman has been elected as the speaker of Baden-Württemberg state parliament, becoming the first to make such achievement in Germany.
German Muslim Elected President of State Parliament
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- Ramadan & Exams: How US Muslim Children Take the Challenge
- Muslim Denied French Citizenship for Refusing Handshake
- US Muslim Students Counter Hate with Humor
- Inaugural Lecture in Contemporary Islamic Thought Launched in Toronto
- Which Countries Have the Most Muslims Per Capita?
- New Charity Platform Organizes UK Muslims’ Donations
- Scotland Western Isles Races to Get First Mosque Before Ramadan
- Indian Girl 6, Woman 75, Memorize Qur’an
French Muslims Fight Online Radicalization
A leading French Muslim council has announced the creation of a "theological panel" that will represent different Islamic organizations and imams to fight radical propaganda online.
Manchester Police Apologizes for Stereotyping Muslims
Manchester police chief apologized on Tuesday, May 10, for staging a mock attack featuring a bomber shouting "Allahu Akbar", an exercise criticized for racial stereotyping of Muslims.
London Mayor Slams Trump Views on Islam
London mayor Sadiq Khan brushed aside Donald Trump's suggestion that he would exempt him from his proposed ban on Muslims entering the United States, slamming the Republican presidential hopeful's views of Islam.
Islamic Charity Ads Highlight Syria Plight in Ramadan
A leading British Muslim charity is funding a new poster campaign during the holy month of Ramadan to highlight the plight of Syrians fleeing war, encouraging Muslims to channel anger about the war in Syria into humanitarian work.
“Yes We Khan” (Opinion)
Euphoria! As the world's most powerful nation has a bigoted racist running for presidency, wanting to bar Muslims from entering the United States. The capital city of one of the world's most influential nation elects not just a Muslim mayor, but one of Pakistani heritage. Just imagine the contrast!
British Muslim Sadiq Khan Elected London Mayor
Labour's Sadiq Khan has become the first Muslim mayor of London, breaking the Conservatives' eight-year hold on the London mayoralty by defeating Tory rival Zac Goldsmith.
French Muslim in Long Skirt Barred from School
A Muslim student has been denied entry to her French school for wearing a full-length skirt which was deemed too openly religious.
Muslim Named Denmark Best Teacher
Loris El-Haj, a Danish Muslim has received the best teacher award in the European country, in recognition of her efforts to help refugees in elementary schools.
Why I Will Vote for Sadiq Khan (Opinion)
As London comes together for the Mayoral elections, candidates from across the spectrum race to gather votes. From the Green Party to the BNP, to Women’s Equality Party to UKIP, there is even one named Cannabis is Safer than Alcohol.
Would Sadiq Khan Become London First Muslim Mayor?
As Londoners prepare for Thursday's London mayoral elections, opposition Labour candidate Sadiq Khan has extended his lead over Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith in final polls to 14 points, putting him on course to become the first Muslim leader of a European Union capital.
First Muslim Women Gym to Open in Wales
Filling a void in the community, Britain's first gym for Muslim women is due to open soon in Cardiff, South Wales, encouraging Muslim women to stay fit.
Kid’s Hajj Project Shows Batman, Joker as Pilgrims
A hajj project for two British young Muslim kids has gone viral on the internet, showing both Batman and Joker donning ihram and going to hajj.
