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27.08.2008, 16:19
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A museum guard has triggered a storm of controversy in Italy after he refused entry to an Islamic woman wearing a veil. The director of Venice's Ca' Rezzonico museum has apologised to the woman, promising the man will be disciplined – but some
11.09.2008, 09:59
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The 9/11 tragedy continues to affect ordinary Muslim Americans. In the seven years since the tragic events they have been facing constant discrimination.
25.09.2008, 14:08
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A blind Muslim student was the first person in the world to be allowed to attend his local mosque accompanied by his guide dog, reports The Guardian. The Muslim Law (Sharia) Council UK hopes that more mosques in Britain and worldwide will soon follow suit
11.10.2008, 06:46
Dramatic scenes of Muslims struggling to find a place to pray have become a frequent sight in Italy. Islam – the second largest religion in the country after the Roman Catholic faith – is not officially recognised by the state and it
17.10.2008, 17:05
A food processing company with plants in Colorado and Nebraska has fired around 200 Somali Muslims for leaving their work places to attend evening prayers. The sackings took place earlier this month after Brazilian company JBS SA refused to move the time
10.12.2008, 06:52
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Poland's Muslim community makes up only a tiny fraction of the country's population. But with immigration from places like Turkey and Pakistan on the rise, the numbers can only grow. And Muslims are intent on gaining understanding and respect, whether the
Published: 06 December, 2008, 08:02
Almost three million Muslim pilgrims from around the world have gathered in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj. The country's authorities have deployed up to 100,000 security personnel to keep order during the five-day event
