Mosque

Bangladesh: Cops among those killed in blast near Eid prayers

00 AM for getting detailed updates!

Jul 07, 2016, 13:39 PM IST

Trupti Desai dubs women's entry in Lucknow mosque 'historical beginning'

Welcoming the entry of women in Lucknow's Aishbagh Eidgah on the occasion of Eid, Bhumata Brigade activist Trupti Desai on Thursday said it was a very big change and a big historical beginning.

Jul 07, 2016, 11:26 AM IST

Blasts rock Saudi Arabia: Suicide bombers target mosques, 4 security personnel killed in explosions

The victims were all members of the Saudi special emergency forces run by the interior ministry.

Jul 05, 2016, 03:40 AM IST

Muslim man beaten outside Florida mosque attended by Orlando gunman

A Muslim man was beaten on Saturday outside a Florida mosque attended by the gunman who killed 49 people at an Orlando nightclub, though authorities and a Muslim civil rights group differed as to whether the attack was racially motivated.

Jul 03, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

Myanmar mob torches mosque as religious tensions spike: Report

Myanmar has struggled to contain bouts of deadly religious bloodshed in recent years, with rising Buddhist nationalism posing a steep challenge to the new government.
 

Jul 02, 2016, 08:41 AM IST

Would-be suicide bombers target mosque in Nigeria

Boko Haram has repeatedly used suicide bombers against civilian "soft" targets.

Jun 27, 2016, 15:33 PM IST

Russian air strikes in Syria's Idlib killed 60: Turkey

Turkey said on Tuesday that heavy air strikes reported to have been carried out by Russian jets on a hospital and a mosque in Syria`s rebel-held city of Idlib had killed more than 60 civilians and injured around 200 people.

May 31, 2016, 15:21 PM IST

Algeria builds giant mosque as `blow` to Islamists

Algeria is building one of the world`s largest mosques which officials say will serve as a buffer against radical Islam and crown the legacy of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

May 06, 2016, 09:41 AM IST

Kerala's Thazhathangady Juma Masjid breaks 1000-year-old tradition, opens its doors to women

For the first time, 1000-year-old Thazhathangady Juma Mosque in Kerala has opened its doors to women.

Apr 25, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

Ram temple will become a reality soon: Subramanian Swamy

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is hopeful that the construction of Ram Mandir would begin in Ayodhya by year-end.

Feb 22, 2016, 19:31 PM IST

Barack Obama's first visit as US President to American mosque: For tolerance and religious freedom

President Barack Obama plans to visit a mosque near Baltimore on Wednesday to make a plea for tolerance and religious freedom, the White House said on Saturday.

Jan 31, 2016, 02:01 AM IST

Muslim women now seek entry into Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai

After women activists intensify their protests seeking entry into Shani Shingnapur temple in Maharashtra, Muslim women groups on Thursday staged a protest demanding entry into Haji Ali Dargah in Mu

Jan 28, 2016, 22:02 PM IST

Muslim women now seek entry into Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai- Part II

After women activists intensify their protests seeking entry into Shani Shingnapur temple in Maharashtra, Muslim women groups on Thursday staged a protest demanding entry into Haji Ali Dargah in Mu

Jan 28, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

Subramanian Swamy writes letter to PM Modi, seeks day-to-day hearing in Ram temple case

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday released a letter he wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to move Supreme Court to have a day-to-day hearing in Ram temple case.

Jan 12, 2016, 18:50 PM IST

Ammunition, IS propaganda found after France mosque closure

Kalashnikov ammunition and Islamic State propaganda videos were seized in raids following the closure of a mosque in the Paris suburbs, French authorities said on Sunday.

Dec 07, 2015, 00:54 AM IST

Traders strike affects life in Srinagar

Normal life was partially affected here on Saturday due to a shutdown called by traders to protest the alleged ransacking of shops in the old city by security forces while dispersing stone-pelting youths on Friday.

Dec 05, 2015, 13:02 PM IST

Days after Paris attacks, France mulling shutting 100-160 mosques

Police have shut down three `radical` mosques since France declared a state of emergency after last month`s Paris attacks.

Dec 04, 2015, 11:25 AM IST

Gunmen attack Shia mosque in Bangladesh, one killed

At least five gunmen opened fire on worshippers at a minority Shia mosque on Thursday during evening prayers in Bogra district of Bangladesh, killing one person and injuring three others.

Nov 26, 2015, 22:49 PM IST

ALERT: Days after Paris attacks, `anthrax` found in Brussels mosque

Since the Paris attacks on November 13 by French and Belgian Islamic State militants, there have been reports of threats against mosques used by Belgium's half million Muslims.

Nov 26, 2015, 20:30 PM IST

30 killed in Yemen mosque bombings, IS claims responsibility

 A bomb attack targeting Shi`ite worshippers at a mosque in Yemen`s capital on Thursday killed at least 25 people and wounded dozens more during prayers for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, medics said.

Sep 24, 2015, 11:14 AM IST