World news about “Islam” published by euronews.
Egypt’s first free parliament gets to work Egypt’s ruling military council has handed over legislative powers to the new Islamist-dominated lower house of parliament, which convened for the first time… 24/01/2012
What will the role of women be in the new Egypt? From January to November, Egypt’s revolution has brought the many faces of the country together on the famed Tahrir square. And women, of all ages and… 02/12/2011
Radical Islam in Europe With ISPI – the Institute for International Political Studies ispi Victor, from Fontainebleau in France, asks: I’d like to know if the countries of the… 01/12/2011
Sharia law and the Arab Spring More democracy is bringing more political Islam in the countries of the Arab Spring. The strong showing of Tunisia’s moderate Islamists in Sunday’s election… 26/10/2011
Libya ponders Sharia law The new Libya is considering how it will live by Islamic Sharia law, which includes some traditional practices which some countries consider inhumane. Many… 25/10/2011
Is the European Union a ‘Christian club’? In this edition of U talk Ali, from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, asks: “…if the European Union is a “Christian club” and that’s why you don’t… 06/10/2011
French movie shines light on role of Muslims in the resistance French movie, “Les hommes libres,” – ‘The Free Men’ – brings to the big screen the little known story of Muslim men and women who saved the lives of Jews… 29/09/2011
New York Muslims recall 9/11 backlash Freedom of religion is a constitutionally guaranteed right in the US, a principle of government for hundreds of years. While this principal has been subjected… 05/09/2011
Fighters, protesters and refugees among the Muslims marking Ramadan Across the Arab world signs are going up in shops and restaurants, just one of the many indications it is the start of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting… 01/08/2011
Kazakhstan a model for progress: foreign minister When most think of the leading Muslim nations it is probably safe to say that Kazakhstan does not usually spring to mind. Yet the sprawling Central Asian… 10/06/2011
Thinly veiled attacks as Turkey and France row over veil ban After an accusation by Turkey’s prime minister that France violates freedom of religion, a member of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly rejected… 13/04/2011
Iran’s ex-President Banisadr talks to euronews Dr Abolhassan Banisadr was one of the leading lights of the Islamic revolution in Iran and was close to the Ayatollah Khomeini. In 1980, a year after the… 14/02/2011
Profile: Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Tahrir Square is the symbol of a divided nation. Events in Egypt live And, as the battle for Egypt rages, increasing attention is turning to what is seen… 04/02/2011
New police search for NY hate crime arsonistInvestigators in New York have released video of a man throwing a firebomb at a building. The attack was one of three on Sunday night that included a Mosque… 03/01/2012
Pilgrims among scores dead Afghanistan blastsThree separate bombings in Afghanistan have left dozens of people dead and many more injured, including Shi’ite pilgrims. In Kabul at least 48 people were… 06/12/2011
Muslims enjoy Cairo festival free of Mubarak controlsThey are free for the first time in years to celebrate without restrictions one of the biggest Muslim festivals. Tahrir Square in Cairo has been one of the… 06/11/2011
Millions flock to Mecca for HajjAround two million Muslim pilgrims are in Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj – one of the five pillars of Islam. By walking en masse seven times… 06/11/2011
Festival celebrations dampened in LibyaResidents of Colonel Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte are struggling to deal with the scale of destruction of their city as one of Islam’s most important festivals… 06/11/2011
Hajj pilgrims climb Mountain of MercyThe first main event of the five-day Hajj pilgrimage has taken place. Thousands of Muslims have climbed the Mountain of Mercy at Arafat, about 20 kilometres… 05/11/2011
Millions of Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimageMore than a million Muslims have been arriving in Saudi Arabia’s sacred city of Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The journey is a duty that all… 04/11/2011
Pilgrims flock to Mecca for HajjUp to three million Muslims are expected to descend on the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage which officially starts on… 04/11/2011
Firebomb attack on satirical French magazineA molotov cocktail has partially gutted the offices of the French weekly satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. This week’s edition, due out today, was expected… 02/11/2011
Ennahda begin coalition talksThe full results from Tunisia’s first democratic election have been delayed until later today although the moderate Islamists are claiming victory. Ennahda… 26/10/2011
Is the European Union a ‘Christian club’?Ali, from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, asks: “…if the European Union is a “Christian club” and that’s why you don’t accept Turkey and the Turkish… 07/10/2011
Mosque fire in northern Israel blamed on extremistsA mosque in a Bedouin village in northern Israel has been set on fire in an attack which has been blamed on Jewish extremists. Graffiti sprayed on the walls… 03/10/2011
Mixed results for France Muslim street prayer banA ban on praying in the street has come into effect in France. The practice has become common among many Muslims unable to find space in mosques, and it has… 16/09/2011
Iraqi Shi’ite pilgrims buried after massacreThe burials of the 22 victims of an attack on Shi’ite pilgrims in Iraq took place on Tuesday as the army spread out in the western desert looking for their… 13/09/2011
Joyful crowds pack Martyrs’ Square in TripoliTens of thousands of worshippers have gathered in the newly-renamed Martyrs’ Square in Tripoli. This is one Eid they will never forget – the first since the… 31/08/2011
Political slant to Eid celebrationsEid celebrations have a special importance in Egypt this year. Cairo’s Tahrir Square – just months ago packed with protesters demanding an end to Hosni… 30/08/2011
Libyans celebrate the ‘Eid of victory’After almost 42 years of rule by Muammar Gaddafi, this particular celebration to mark the end of Ramadan will live on in the memory of Libyans. Looking at… 30/08/2011
Veil fines spark challengeA French Muslim businessman says he is going to go to court to challenge a ban on women wearing full-face veils in public in France and Belgium. Rachid… 17/08/2011
Prayers at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa MosqueTens of thousands pray at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque on the second Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan. 13/08/2011
Norway attacks show rise of Islamophobia: OIC chiefThe anti-Islamic rhetoric of Anders Behring Breivik has put the Norway attacks on the agenda at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation conference in… 28/07/2011
Bosnians mark Srebrenica anniversaryOn the eve of the anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, thousands of Bosnians marched along the same route taken by Bosnian Muslims who had tried to escape… 11/07/2011
Critics say Dutch ban is not kosherThe Dutch parliament’s lower house has taken the first step towards making the Netherlands the fifth european country to ban the ritual slaughter of meat… 29/06/2011
Another mosque attack in the West BankThere has been condemnation from the UN, the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority following an attack on a mosque in the West Bank. Villagers in… 07/06/2011
POTC: Animal rights vs religious rites"Pick of the Clicks looks at the most clicked story of the week on our website and how it is being treated elsewhere on the net. This week: the Dutch ritual… 15/04/2011
Face veil protesters detained as French ban beginsFrance’s ban on full face veils, a first in Europe, has been marked by anger and arrests at one of the leading landmarks in Paris. Several people were… 11/04/2011
Dutch ritual slaughter ban a step closerIn Holland, a proposal to ban Kosher and Halal slaughter methods has moved a step closer to reality, with a majority of the country’s MPs now supporting the… 08/04/2011
Green star protest by French MuslimsA former presidential aide has called on fellow Muslims in France to wear a green star to identify themselves. The controversial move was deliberately… 30/03/2011
Congress debates Muslim “radicalisation” in USAl Qaeda is recruiting American Muslims to carry out terror attacks, according to a US Congressman. Republican Peter King has convened controversial… 11/03/2011
Islamophobia now ‘acceptable’ in the UKIslamophobia has become socially acceptable in Britain, according to the co-chairman of the ruling Conservative Party. Baroness Warsi, the first Muslim… 20/01/2011
UK bans ‘Koran burning’ pastorAn American preacher who threatened a mass public burning of the Koran has been banned from entering the UK. Pastor Terry Jones provoked international… 20/01/2011
Fixed-term marriage site a hit in IranIran practices strict rules on sex and relationships. Porn sites and Facebook are blocked and you’re advised not to show too much affection in public, let… 05/01/2011
High security in Iraq as Shi’ites mark AshuraShi’ite Muslims in Iraq have been gathering to mark the religious mourning ritual of Ashura. Hundreds of thousands of followers made their way to Kerbala… 17/12/2010
Muslim pilgrims perform devil stoning ritualMuslim pilgrims descended on Saudi Arabia’s Mina Valley on Tuesday carrying bags of pebbles to symbolically stone Satan. Today is the third day of the… 16/11/2010
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha festivalThe animals are being prepared for sacrifice in Pakistan for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice. After the cattle and sheep are… 16/11/2010
Muslims visit Mount Arafat in Hajj climaxAn estimated two to three million Muslims have gathered at Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage. The hill is where the… 15/11/2010
Muslims head to Mount Arafat in Hajj climaxMaking the journey to Arafat is at the heart of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. And on day two of one of the world’s biggest displays of mass religious devotion… 15/11/2010
Hajj pilgrims follow Prophet’s path to MinaMillions of Muslims – at least two and a half million say some reports – have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Some are travelling by train on a… 14/11/2010
Muslims begin annual Hajj pilgrimageMore than two million Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. One of the world’s biggest religious gatherings, it brings worshippers from… 14/11/2010
‘World’s largest clock’, symbol of Mecca’s ‘Manhattan’Thousands of Muslim pilgrims are arriving in the holy city of Mecca for this year’s Hajj, which begins on Monday. Many are camping out in Saudi Arabia… 14/11/2010
Izetbegovic’s son wins Bosnian presidential seatThe son of a wartime leader is set to become one of Bosnia’s three presidents after voters backed Bakir Izetbegovic for the Muslim seat in the country’s… 04/10/2010
Indian Hindus and Muslims ‘to share’ holy siteA court in India has reportedly ruled that a holy site prized by both Muslims and Hindus is to be divided between the two faiths. The information comes from… 30/09/2010
Indian Hindus and Muslims ‘to share’ disputed siteEmotions are running high in India, where a court has reportedly ruled that a holy site coveted by both Muslims and Hindus is to be divided between the two… 30/09/2010
France bans full-face Muslim veil in publicThe French parliament has fully backed a ban on full-face Muslim veils being worn in public. Overwhelming support in the Senate followed approval in the… 14/09/2010
EU poised to give Pakistan trade breaksEU leaders are due to meet next week to discuss implementing trade concessions for Pakistan. The deal worth hundreds of millions of euros is being touted as… 11/09/2010
Egypt enjoys a sweet end to RamadanMuslims across the globe are enjoying Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim festival that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The holiday concludes the… 10/09/2010
Muslim leaders attack Koran burning planThe Muslim world has hit out at a US-based Christian pastor’s plans to burn copies of the Koran. Terry Jones, a Florida minister, had planned to hold the… 10/09/2010
Muslims celebrate the end of RamadanMuslims across the globe are enjoying Eid ul-Fitr the Muslim festival that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The holiday concludes the… 10/09/2010
Muslims burn US flag in PakistanSetting fire to a country’s flag is arguably one of the worst insults that can be invoked against a fellow nation. But flags are being burned on the streets… 09/09/2010
Storm continues to gather over Koran burningThe focus of world attention continues to be on the lone preacher of a tiny church in Florida. Terry Jones hit the headlines with his plans to burn 200… 09/09/2010
Koran-burning preacher refuses to back downThe American preacher planning to burn copies of the Koran on Saturday is refusing to call off his stunt. Terry Jones has a collection of the Muslim holy… 09/09/2010
Muslim anger over Koran-burning ceremonyThe hugely controversial plans for a mass burning of copies of the Koran in the US have already prompted angry protests among Muslims. In Kabul, several… 08/09/2010
Istanbul and the Ramadan nightsIstanbul is a vibrant mix of differing cultures. Over the centuries the city has seen many changes, yet one festival maintains its place in the heart of the… 08/09/2010
Clinton: Burn-the-Koran plan is ‘disgraceful’The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said she is encouraged by the growing condemnation of plans to burn copies of the Koran on the 11th of… 08/09/2010
New multi-faith group backs Ground Zero mosqueThe controversy surrounding a planned Muslim cultural centre near the site of Ground Zero has taken another turn with the creation of a new pro coalition… 26/08/2010
Bloomberg backs Ground Zero Muslim centreNew York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg has publicly backed the construction of a Muslim cultural centre two blocks from the site of World Trade… 25/08/2010
Democrat breaks ranks over Mosque rowIn New York plans to build a Muslim cultural centre and Mosque near the ground zero site of the September 11th attacks have come under further political… 17/08/2010
West Bank minaret to be finished during RamadanConstruction workers in the West Bank village of Silwad say they are determined to finish the tallest minaret ever built in the region by the end of Ramadan… 12/08/2010
Ramadan Egyptian-styleThe Muslim holy month of Ramadan is under way world wide. Although it is a time for fasting by day, it is at night when the celebrations and the feasting… 12/08/2010
Hard start to Ramadan in Middle East heatwaveWednesday was the first day of Ramadan for most Muslims. Around the world hundreds of millions have begun observing the holy month. For many in the Middle… 11/08/2010
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan beginsRamadan is underway in many places around the world, and in France the big grocery chains cannot afford to ignore it. At six million, the country has the… 11/08/2010
The world’s Muslims celebrate RamadanDepending on where you are in the world and your visibility of the waxing crescent moon, the holy month of Ramadan begins today. For Indonesia’s 180 million… 11/08/2010
Muslims prepare for RamadanRamadan is different in Gaza this year. The partial relaxation of the Israeli blockade means shops and markets are full of special items for the Muslim holy… 10/08/2010
Many dead in Iranian mosque bombingIt was Thursday evening in the Iranian city of Zahedan and scores of Shia Muslims gathered at the central mosque to mark the birthday of the Prophet… 16/07/2010
Leading Shia Muslim cleric dies in BeirutLebanon’s leading Shia Muslim cleric has died at the age of 74. Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah is seen as a key figure in the founding of… 04/07/2010
Alain Touraine on Europe and IslamThe French sociologist Alain Touraine recently chaired a Council of Europe session on Islamophobia. He was awarded the Prince of Asturias prize for his work… 02/07/2010
Kosovo protest over school headscarf banAbout five thousand people have protested in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, against a government decision to ban religious symbols including Muslim… 19/06/2010
Belgian burka ban criticizedThe Belgian parliament’s approval of a ban on the Islamic Burka and Niquab, which partly or entirely covers a woman’s face and body, has sparked fierce… 30/04/2010
Belgian parliament votes to ban burqaBelgium’s lower house of parliament has voted to ban the wearing of the burqa in public. The Senate’s approval is expected to be a formality, which would… 30/04/2010
Belgium poised to ban the BurqaIn Belgium, Parliament is set to create European history. MPs will, today start a debate over legislation to ban Islamic face covering veils in public… 22/04/2010
Belgium moves to ban the burqaBelgium is set to take a key step today towards banning full Islamic veils from being worn in public places. A committee of MPs is expected to back the move… 31/03/2010
Lifting the veil on women, Islam and sexualityFour actresses, 12 monologues, one play: “The Veiled Monologues” is by the Dutch writer and actress Adelheid Roosen. Created in 2008, the work is the result… 17/03/2010
Egyptian Islamic scholar buried in MedinaEgyptian scholar Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi has been buried in Medina. The 81 year old died of a heart attack on Wednesday, while on a visit to Saudi… 11/03/2010
Leading Sunni cleric diesOne of the Islamic world’s leading figures has died suddenly Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, head of Egypt’s most prestigious seat of learning, al Azhar… 10/03/2010
Behind the veil: a new face of EuropeShould the wearing of the veil be forbidden in public places? Debasement of woman or fundamental right, the debate begun in France is spreading in Europe… 05/03/2010
Halal fast food row in FranceFrench politicians are up in arms over a fast food firm’s decision to serve only halal meat at several of its restaurants with a strong Muslim… 19/02/2010
Far-right Dutch MP faces incitement trialA Dutch court has ruled it will go ahead and hear an incitement to hatred case against the right-wing politician Geert Wilders. His assertion that under… 04/02/2010
Burqa ban debate gains momentum across EuropeBans on burqas in public places could soon be in force in parts of Europe. French Prime Minister Francois Fillon has asked the country’s highest court to… 30/01/2010
France reacts to burqa banIt has been a contentious issue across France for several years as it has been in many European countries – women wearing religious veils. Today the country… 26/01/2010
France proposes a partial ban on religious veilsThe sight of women wearing religious veils in France has divided the country’s political parties. Now a parliamentary committee has issued a 200 page report… 26/01/2010
Plans for banning the Burqa in FranceThe full face veil is not totally banned in France, but plans are underway for a further clampdown on the Islamic religious symbol. A Parliamentary commission… 25/01/2010
Islamic Ashura festival reaches its climaxAround the world, the Islamic Ashura festival has reached its climax.Across Iraq, millions of Shi’ite Muslims gathered at shrines and mosques. As a Sunni… 27/12/2009
Iraq’s Shi’ite Muslims mark climax of AshuraMillions of pilgrims have gathered across Iraq, with security tight for the climax of the Shi’ite Muslim religious festival of Ashura. Karbala is the site… 27/12/2009
Ashura fervour builds for world’s Shiite MuslimsThe seventh-century martyrdom of the Prophet Mohammed’s grandson brings Shiite Muslims into public places to show their devotion across the Islamic world for… 26/12/2009
Islamic world gets ready to mark AshuraShi’ite Muslims are preparing to mark their holy day of Ashura this Sunday. This commemorates the martyrdom of the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, Imam… 26/12/2009
Will Muslims snub Swiss banks in minaret row?Swiss banks could pay a price for the country’s decision to ban new mosque minarets, with calls for Muslims to empty their accounts in protest. Withdrawals… 02/12/2009
Swiss minaret ban sparks debateCould Switzerland’s vote to ban new mosque minarets create a domino effect across Europe? After more than 57 percent of Swiss citizens backed the ban in a… 30/11/2009
France debates Swiss ban on minaretsFollowing the Swiss referendum banning minarets, the debate has spread to neighbouring France where Islam is the second biggest religion. Compared to… 30/11/2009
