Mosque

Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero

The security guard of the San Diego mosque, identified as Amin Abdullah, opened fire on the two gunmen before being fatally shot in the parking lot.

A police officer stands outside the Islamic Centre of San Diego the morning following a shooting, in San Diego, California, US, May 19, 2026.
A police officer stands outside the Islamic Centre of San Diego the morning following a shooting, in San Diego, California, US, May 19, 2026.

‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says

An immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent raises a finger moments after detaining a man during an immigration raid, on Sunday in Minneapolis.

ICE detains Palestinian-American mosque president in Wisconsin 'with no cause,' mosque says

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Chief rabbi calls for protection of mosques, churches and synagogues after attacks


German student, 14, accused of planning attack on synagogue or mosque

The boy had allegedly carried out at least one trial with explosives in preparation for the attack.

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150 people protest for closure of Khamenei-controlled center in Germany

Demonstrators seek Merkel's support for democratic forces in Iran and to join US sanctions against Iran's regime.

General view outside the Islamic Centre (Blue Mosque) in Hamburg, Germany, January 9, 2020.

Palestinians outside of Old City unable to attend prayers at Al-Aqsa - report

The Jerusalem Islamic Waqf said that 1,200 Palestinians total, managed to attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa throughout the day.

SOCIAL DISTANCE doesn’t seem to be a thing among those attending Eid al-Adha prayers in the Old City’s al-Aqsa compound on July 31

Mosques instruct Palestinians to reject peace deals as world celebrates

This Friday, September 18, Imams have been instructed to condemn the peace deals, and to warn that they pose a danger to those who signed them.

Palestinians burn pictures depicting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump during a protest against the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain's deal with Israel to normalise relations, in Gaza City September 15, 2020

Gas pipeline blast kills 17 worshipers in Bangladesh mosque

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

A Muslim devotee recites the Koran at the Star Mosque during Ramadan in Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 26, 2020

Mosque in Lebanon accidentally blasts pop song from loudspeaker

A local resident filmed the scene as the song Mosh Khayfa by Lebanese pop star Nawal El Zoghi was played from the mosque's loudspeakers, usually used for the call to prayer.

People walk along an empty street near al-Amin mosque, as Lebanon imposed a partial lockdown for two weeks starting on Friday in an effort to counter the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which have spiralled since the catastrophic explosion at Beirut port, Lebanon August 21, 2020

NZ judge rejects mosque shooter's 'self-absorbed' change of heart

"He said if necessary, he could psychologically analyze himself."

Brenton Tarrant, charged for murder in relation to the mosque attacks, is seen in the dock during his appearance in the Christchurch District Court, New Zealand March 16, 2019

Survivors reject NZ mosque shooter's 'white supremacist' world view

Gunman Brenton Tarrant, a 29-year-old Australian, is scheduled to be sentenced this week after pleading guilty to 51 murders, 40 attempted murders and one charge of committing a terrorist act.

Pebbles with messages are seen at a memorial site for victims of Friday's shooting, in front of Christchurch Botanic Gardens in Christchurch, New Zealand March 19, 2019.

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey converts historic Chora church into mosque

A church was first built at the site in the 4th century, but most of the existing building dates to an 11th century church that was partly rebuilt 200 years later following an earthquake.

Turkish police officers stand guard on the top of the Kariye (Chora) museum in Istanbul

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey's historic Chora church also switched to mosque

The mediaeval Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora, built near the ancient city walls of Constantinople, contains 14th century Byzantine mosaics showing biblical scenes.

Turkish police officers stand guard on the top of the Kariye (Chora) museum in Istanbul