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California Bill Makes Eid Official State Holiday
Acts of Kindness11h ago

California Bill Makes Eid Official State Holiday

California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha official state holidays, allowing schools to close and giving hundreds of thousands of Muslim residents the same recognition other faiths receive. If passed, it would mark a major step toward inclusivity in the nation's most populous state.

Morocco World News2 min read
World's First Women-Only Mosque Opens in Qatar
Solutions1d ago

World's First Women-Only Mosque Opens in Qatar

A groundbreaking mosque designed specifically for women opened in Doha, Qatar, reimagining sacred spaces where all visitors enter through the front door. The Al-Mujadilah Center is transforming how Muslim women experience worship and community.

Good Good Good3 min read
Chennai Temple Serves Iftar to Muslims for 40 Years
Acts of KindnessMar 2

Chennai Temple Serves Iftar to Muslims for 40 Years

A Hindu temple in Chennai has been cooking and serving iftar meals to the Muslim community every Ramadan for nearly four decades. What started with one man's vision of compassion has grown into a tradition that feeds 1,200 people daily.

The Better India2 min read
UK Muslims Donate £2.2B Yearly, Four Times National Average
Acts of KindnessFeb 24

UK Muslims Donate £2.2B Yearly, Four Times National Average

British Muslims give an estimated £2.2 billion to charity each year, with individuals donating four times more than the typical UK adult. A new report reveals this generosity is now increasingly supporting domestic causes like homelessness and food poverty.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Morocco Donates Qurans to São Tomé Muslim Community
Acts of KindnessFeb 21

Morocco Donates Qurans to São Tomé Muslim Community

Morocco's ambassador delivered Quran copies to a small island nation's Muslim community during Ramadan, strengthening ties through faith. The gesture reflects a decade-long effort to promote peaceful Islamic traditions across Africa.

Morocco World News2 min read
Minnesota Muslims Find Hope as Ramadan Brings Community Together
Acts of KindnessFeb 19

Minnesota Muslims Find Hope as Ramadan Brings Community Together

After months of heightened immigration enforcement in Minnesota, the Muslim community is entering Ramadan with renewed solidarity and support from neighbors across the state. Local leaders are celebrating resilience through prayer, potlucks, and peaceful gatherings.

Good Good Good2 min read
New Faith-Based University Opens in Nigeria
SolutionsFeb 4

New Faith-Based University Opens in Nigeria

Religious and government leaders will launch Minaret University in Osun State this week, marking a milestone in interfaith education. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's new institution welcomed Nigeria's sultan, a traditional king, and the state governor for its historic first day.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
NFL Player's Fine Sparks $11K+ Charity Drive for Gaza
Community HeroesJan 22

NFL Player's Fine Sparks $11K+ Charity Drive for Gaza

When Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair got fined $11,593 for wearing "Stop the Genocide" on his nose tape, the Muslim community turned his penalty into a fundraising goal. Now they're matching that amount in charitable donations to help those suffering in Gaza and Sudan.

Al Jazeera English2 min read