Islamophobia

Baltimore Muslims Fight for Holidays

Muslims in Maryland’s largest city of Baltimore have been campaigning to get their holy days recognized in school holidays, a few months after their request in Montgomery County in the eastern state was rejected.

Islamophobia

Notorious Islamophobic French Novelist Stirs Strong Criticism with New Anti-Islamic Novel

France's most notorious and internationally best-known novelist Michel Houellebecq insisted Saturday that his new book “Submission”, which envisions a future France ruled by a Muslim government, is not a far-right racist scare story.

Sweden Govt. to Develop National Strategy to Counter ‘Islamophobia’ After Arson Attacks On Mosques

Sweden's government is planning to develop a new national strategy to counter the growing prejudice against Islam in the country, according to Alice Bah Kuhnke, Swedish minister of culture and democracy.

Islamophobia in Media

Facebook, Twitter Helping Islamophobia to Grow

Popular social media outlets Facebook and Twitter have reportedly refused to remove hundreds of Islamophobic postings despite being alerted to the content by anti-racism groups.

Islamophobia

Muslim women in UK fear of rising attacks

A UK charity organization says more Islamophobic attacks are now being carried out against Muslim women in Britain, as concerns rise over the growing number of such hate crimes.

Islamophobia

Turkish-German NGOs Slam Islamophobic Demonstrations in Germany

Turkish and Islamic nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) based in Germany, which hosts one of the largest populations of Muslim immigrants in Europe, have harshly condemned anti-Islam demonstrations held under the guise of patriotism in eastern Germany.

Islamophobia in U.K.

London: EDL to protest outside Luton Islamic Centre on New Year's Eve

AN English Defence League protest is set to take place outside Luton Islamic Centre on New Year’s Eve.

Iran's SNSC: Takfiri Extremists Created to Promote Islamophobia

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani lashed out at the western countries and their regional allies for using Takfiri terrorists as a tool to promote Islamophobia in the world to prevent the spread of Islamic Awakening.

German Finance Minister: People are right to fear Islamist terrorism but not Islam

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Saturday that immigration is good for the country and politicians must explain better that everyone stands to gain from it, in response to the rise of a new movement opposing an influx of Muslim immigrants.

Islamophobia in France

French Radio Station Stands Firm Behind Anti-Islam 'Eric Zemmour'

A leading French radio station said Tuesday it will continue working with polemicist Eric Zemmour despite his controversial comments about Muslims that led to him getting the boot from a TV channel.

Islamophobia

"No Muslim" Cafe Sign criticized by Australians + Pics

A sign reading "Sorry No Muslims" placed outside the front doors of a restaurant located in the Australian town of Longreach has been shared widely on social media. The image attracted condemnation.

Islamophobia

Germany's Anti-Islam Protests Sign of Deep Islamophobia

German politicians, industrial leaders and anti-racist groups slam growing Islamophobia and xenophobia in German society while condemning anti-Islam protests in German cities

Islamophobia in Australia

Melbourne Muslim woman being attacked twice in two days

Nasrin feels that her complaints about racial abuse to authorities have not been taken seriously

Islamophobia

U.S.: Faith leaders stand in solidarity after Central Minnesota Islamic Center attacked

St. Cloud-area religious leaders said Sunday they stand with the Muslim community after a series of vandalism at the Central Minnesota Islamic Center.

Islamophobia

German mosque vandalized with swastikas and racist graffiti

A half-built mosque in the northwestern German town of Dormagen has been spray painted with swastikas and racist slogans. The act of vandalism comes as anti-Islamic demonstrations continue to grow across Germany.

Islamophobia

Possible Hate Crimes Against Muslims in Sydney Following the Hostage Drama

The Australian government needs to provide more backing for Sydney's Muslim community, student activist Fatema Ali told RT. She said she believes hate crimes are very possible following Sunday's hostage situation at a local café.

Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi: Heresy Is Dangerous in Mourning Traditions

Speaking to his students during his Ba’th al-Kharij class at Qom’s Holy Shrine of Lady Fatimah al-Ma’sumah on the eve of the arrival of Arba’in, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem-Shirazi discussed the growth of Islamophobia in the enemies’ media and the occasion of Arba’in.

Islamophobia

Philadelphia: Muslim Community Sues Township over Discrimination

AN ISLAMIC advocacy organization is suing a Bucks County township for discrimination after the town's zoning board rejected an application to erect a mosque.

15-year-old Muslim Killed in Hate Crime,Community Mourns

Devastated family, friends and schoolmates of a 15-year-old boy killed in a horrific hit-and-run car crash that is being investigated as a hate crime gathered for his funeral on Saturday.

Islamophobia

Why Islamophobia Is Dangerous?

Whether it's Mohammed becoming the most popular baby name, or one in 10 babies in England being Muslim or the fact that halal meat is being served in Pizza Hut, a Muslim story always tends to generate more heat than light.

Far-right Austrian Party Attacks Muslim Community

Mounting attacks on the religious Muslim community, a leader of a far-right Austrian party has called for fighting “radical” Islam in kindergartens, reflecting a heightened Islamophobia in the European country.

England: Four men are jailed for throwing pig's head into mosque

Four men who threw a pig's head into the grounds of a mosque two days after the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby have been jailed.

Islamophobia

United States: Islamic Center members hopeful students will stop throwing beer bottles at mosque

Members of the Islamic Center of Tucson met with building representatives for three high-rise student apartments near the University of Arizona on Monday.

British Muslim charities slam ‘too much’ surveillance

British Muslim leaders and activists have denounced the government for keeping “excessive” watch on UK Muslims and charity groups.

Iran Supreme Leader 'Ayatollah Khamenei' warns of anti-Islam plots

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned against enemy plots aimed at spreading Islamophobia.

England: Mosque pig head attack ‘shock’

A pig’s head was left in the grounds of a mosque in a “shocking” and “insulting” attack.

Islamophobia

France condemns "odious" attack against Strasbourg Mosque

A fire at the entrance to the Grand Mosque of Strasbourg was quickly extinguished overnight Saturday. The attack, which took place at the entrance to one of the main mosques in France caused only minor cosmetic damage.

Islamophobia in Canada: Four mosques vandalized Quebec over the weekend

Four mosques in the province — one in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu and three near Quebec City — were the target of vandalism over the weekend.

Islamophobia in Australia: Protest against council votes in favour of mosque

AUSTRALIA - Penrith Council has voted to continue its development approval for an Islamic prayer centre in Kemps Creek.

Muslims worldwide denounce ISIS - but Islamophobes aren't listening

Authoritative Muslim voices from all quarters are denouncing ISIS, as they have denounced al-Qaeda and terrorism in general for years-but the silence from the mainstream media and from professional Islamophobes is deafening.