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Amazon opens an inclusive facility in Minnesota accomodating Muslims
A local American Muslim organization applauded retailer Amazon for constructing a new warehouse that embraces Muslim employees by providing ablution and prayer facilities.
At a fun day, £24K was raised for the Blackburn mosque
Over 2,000 people attended a fun day to raise funds for the reconstruction of one of Blackburn's earliest mosques.
Muslims in Cologne, Germany, are anticipating the first call to prayer
Muslims in Cologne, Germany are anticipating to hear the first call to prayer (Adhan) on October 14, according to Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DITIB) Secretary-General Abdurrahman Atasoy, signifying that preparations for Friday prayers have been finalised.
Birmingham Islamic Society donates halal chicken to the University of Alabama at Birmingham on a monthly basis
Muslim students at University of Alabama now have access to halal food options on campus thanks to monthly halal chicken donations by Birmingham Islamic Society.
Burnley Mosques' Students compete in football tournament
Muslim students from various mosques in Burnley, Lancashire, gathered to compete in the Inter Madrasah Football tournament.
First Muslim, first Asian and only the seventh female president of the Law Society of England and Wales
Lubna Shuja is the first Muslim, first Asian, and the seventh female president of the Law Society of England and Wales.
Fairfax County Police Department Appoints First Muslim Community Liaison
Breaking new ground in Virginia, Lt. Wahid Alam has been appointed as the Fairfax County Police Department's first liaison officer for the local Muslim community.
Historic Building in East London to be Converted Into a Muslim Community Centre
An old site in East London's Chingford is slated to serve as a new community center for Muslims, who have committed to maintain it accessible to individuals of all religions and backgrounds.
Maqam system provides improved Umrah services to foreign pilgrims

In order to improve processes and provide better service, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has revealed that foreign pilgrims are now able to reserve Umrah trips and get the required visas through the Maqam electronic platform.

Troy's First Mosque Inaugurated
Following long legal struggles, the Muslim community in Troy, Michigan, USA, inaugurated the city's first mosque.
British Muslim charity smashes the world record for blood donations
A British Muslim charity has set a new global record for the most blood donations in one day, just months after the NHS invited more people to donate.
The Faces of Islam exhibit showcases the variety of Texas Muslims
A new art display in San Antonio sought to question conventional ideas about who a Muslim is and what religion represents to them.
First Muslim Female Pilot Celebrated in Jamaica
Hassanah Al-Saba obtained her pilot's license on August 29, becoming the first Muslim woman in Jamaica to have the credential. She is being recognized in her homeland and around the world, which the 22-year-old describes as surreal.
Hundreds of UK Mosques opened their doors as part of the #VisitMyMosque campaign
Over 250 mosques across the UK finally opened their doors to visitors, welcoming people on tours and assisting them in better understanding their faith, following a two years halt because of COVID.
FOSIS threatens to advise Muslim students to withdraw from NUS due to Islamophobia concerns
The Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS), has stated that it will urge its affiliates to leave the National Union of Students (NUS) until the organisation supports its president, Shaima Dallali, and tackles institutional Islamophobia and racism.
UN Issues $160 Million Appeal To Aid Pakistan In Flood Relief
In order to assist Pakistan in recovering from disastrous floods that have drowned over 1,100 people and ruined infrastructure and crops, the UN has launched a flash appeal for $160 million in emergency funding.
In a Chicago mosque, over 50 girls celebrate wearing the hijab
In a special ceremony held at the Orland Park mosque in Chicago, Illinois, over 50 American Muslim girls decided to start wearing hijab.
Following her mother's diagnosis, daughter hopes to eliminate the stigma associated with breast cancer
A daughter wants to raise awareness in honour of her mother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly four years ago.
Muslim student was informed that her hijab violated uniform code on the first day of school
A teacher reprimanded a Muslim eighth-grader, Afnan Zeabi, for violating the dress code by donning a headscarf on her first day of class, which left her with a terrible emotional experience
The UK Muslim Council has raised concerns about Islamophobia in the Conservative Party and has called for action
Zara Mohammed, President of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), emphasized that UK leadership candidates must address Islamophobia inside the British Conservative Party.