Mosque

UK launches new fund to counter hate crimes

The number of victims of religious and racist hate crime has risen by almost 20 per cent - from 14,004 to 16,618, - and victims of faith hate have seen an 18 per cent increase from 1,699 to 2,000.

Jul 02, 2017, 17:45 PM IST

UK plans high-tech digital force fields against terror attacks

The UK government is planning to install high-tech digital force fields around iconic buildings and bridges to block terror attacks using vehicles in the country.

Jul 01, 2017, 17:58 PM IST

No Eid revelry in UP's Mau after recovery of meat pieces outside mosque, Muslims protest

The usual festivities that mark Eid were missing in Nasirpur village here due to tension over recovery of pieces of meat outside a mosque on Friday.

 

Jun 26, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

Muslim teen killed after leaving Virginia mosque, dumped in a pond; police probe it as ''road rage'' incident

The attack took place about 3:40 am as up to 15 teenagers who had attended prayer services at the mosque were returning from a fast-food restaurant.

Jun 20, 2017, 09:56 AM IST

Afghanistan Interior Ministry: Gunmen attack mosque, killing 3 people

The ministry strongly condemned the attack and called it an act against Islam and humanity.

Jun 10, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

Tension in Meerut after girl wearing school uniform found in room with Muslim cleric inside mosque

The cleric tried to flee the mosque from the rear gate even as the people wanted to lynch him. 

May 01, 2017, 17:58 PM IST

Marine Le Pen demands closure of all Islamist mosques in France

It was unclear whether the Thursday night attack would tip the balance of the vote in favour of Marine Le Pen, who has vowed to take a tough line on "Islamic terrorism".

Apr 22, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

Sonu Nigam stands by his statement, says his tweets have been misconstrued

On being asked about the criticism he drew from within the industry, Sonu, without naming anyone said that people made a judgement before knowing the truth in its entirety.

Apr 19, 2017, 09:40 AM IST

Ram Mandir should be built at his birthplace, Masjid on other side of Sarayu river: Subramanian Swamy

BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday suggested a plan on the controversial matter of Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid.

Mar 21, 2017, 17:36 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif asks clerics to counter terror using mosque's pulpit

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today appealed to clerics to use the mosque's pulpit to spread the message of peace and counter the extremist mindset.

 

Mar 11, 2017, 17:35 PM IST

Two US mosques get hate notes calling for 'slaughter of Muslims'

Two mosques in the US state of Maryland have received threatening letters calling for the 'slaughter of Muslims', in apparent hate crime incidents.

Mar 02, 2017, 16:01 PM IST

Quebec City shooting: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau condemns 'terrorist attack'; at least six killed

At least five people were killed and several people wounded after gunmen opened fire at a mosque in Quebec City late Sunday, media reported.

Jan 30, 2017, 08:59 AM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi, brother Akbaruddin acquitted in Muthangi masjid demolition case by Telangana's Sangareddy court

A court in Sangareddy town on Thursday acquitted AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and four legislators of his party, who included his brother too, in a case related to demolition of a mosque 11 years ago.

Dec 29, 2016, 15:26 PM IST

Armed men kidnap Muslim cleric outside mosque in Libyan capital Tripoli

Armed men kidnapped a Muslim cleric outside a mosque in the Libyan capital Tripoli early on Thursday, according to local media reports.

Oct 06, 2016, 23:29 PM IST

Tension prevails after clashes break out in mosque during Eid festivities in Himachal Pradesh

Tension prevailed at a mosque in Himachal Pradesh village on Tuesday when two groups of a community clashed during Eid festivities, the state police said.

Sep 13, 2016, 12:56 PM IST

This also happens in India! Ayodhya temple offers money to rebuild mosque, welcomes Muslims to offer namaz

The demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya in 1992 had resulted in communal strife across India.

Sep 01, 2016, 11:54 AM IST

Saudi Police foil mosque suicide bombing: Ministry

Al Qaeda waged a campaign of shootings and bombings against foreigners and Saudi security personnel between 2003 and 2007.

Aug 24, 2016, 19:44 PM IST

AIADMK urges Centre to seek report on mosque attack in Pondy

AIADMK today urged the Centre to intervene and seek a detailed report from the Puducherry government on the alleged attack on a mosque near here.

Aug 16, 2016, 23:53 PM IST

New York police question man in killing of Muslim cleric

The man was detained on unrelated circumstances and has not been charged in the killings, a police spokesman said. 

Aug 16, 2016, 00:07 AM IST

Greek Parliament votes again on mosque construction

Greece`s Parliament on Thursday voted again on resolving "bureaucratic obstacles" to building a long-delayed official mosque in Athens.

Aug 04, 2016, 21:44 PM IST