Japan is facing growing concerns over discrimination against its Muslim community. According to reports, mosques are receiving abusive calls and threatening emails, while misinformation on social media is fueling fear and hostility. With Japan's Muslim population nearly doubling in recent years and more than 160 mosques now operating nationwide, incidents involving harassment, protests against mosque construction, and suspicious attacks have sparked debate over immigration, diversity, and religious tolerance. Here's a detailed look at the issue and why community leaders are sounding the alarm.


Why Japan's Muslim Community Says It Is Facing Rising Harassment And Discrimination |

Muslims across the globe celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan. Families gather for prayers, feasts, and gift exchanges, while markets are filled with festive shoppers. In India, the festival is also known as 'Meethi Eid.' However, in Palestine and earthquake-hit Myanmar, celebrations remain somber amid ongoing hardships.

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-fitr with joy and prayers

Switzerland’s contentious ban on facial coverings in public, commonly known as the “burqa ban,” took effect on January 1, 2025. The announcement was made by the Federal Council in a statement cited by Reuters on Wednesday. Violators of the law could face fines of up to 1,000 Swiss francs (approximately Rs 96,280). Watch to know more!

Swiss anti-burqa law prohibits facial coverage in public, offenders face an immediate fine

Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslim community, has passed away at the age of 88. Renowned for his contributions to philanthropy, education, and global development, he leaves behind a lasting legacy.

Aga Khan passes away at 88: A life of philanthropy & leadership.

Muslim communities across the US are experiencing a surge of fear following a spate of murders of Muslim males in New Mexico. On August 8, the fourth victim was identified by authorities, who have not ruled out a connection between the killings of many Muslim men in Albuquerque.

US Muslim communities jittery after four men murdered in New Mexico, probe on

In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramzan like never before

The Muslim community in the Sri Lankan city of Negombo said that they are living in fear of reprisals by their Christian neighbours. Watch this video to know more.

Fear of communal tension grips Sri Lanka

A grief-stricken mother who had travelled to New Zealand after her son was gunned down in the Christchurch mosque massacre passed away overnight, officials said Saturday.

Two kin of Christchurch victims die after killings: Officials

Three men and a teenager have been arrested after planning to bomb a Muslim community in upstate New York, and investigators have recovered three homemade bombs and nearly two dozen guns, authorities said on Tuesday (January 22).

Anti-Muslim plot foiled in upstate New York, police say

Nahdlatul Ulama, with 94 million members the world’s largest Sunni Muslim movement, is bent on reforming Islam. The powerful Indonesian conservative and nationalist group that operates madrassahs or religious seminaries across the archipelago has taken on the ambitious task of reintroducing ijtihad or legal interpretation to Islam as it stands to enhance its political clout with its spiritual leader, Maruf Amin, slated to become vice president as the running mate of incumbent President Joko Widodo in elections scheduled for next April.

Reforming the faith: Indonesia’s battle for the soul of Islam

The Supreme Court had on March 26, referred the case to a Constitution bench to examine and adjudicate the validity of polygamy and certain forms of marriages in the Muslim community

Another petition filed in Supreme Court seeking ban on nikah halala

Buddhist mobs have attacked mosques and Muslim businesses in the central highland town since an altercation between members of the two communities over the weekend, prompting President Maithripala Sirisena to declare a state of emergency.

Curfew in Sri Lankan tourist town of Kandy to be temporarily lifted

To rein in communal violence, a state of emergency has been imposed by the Sirisena government after seven years

Fresh violence erupts in riot-hit Kandy, 81 suspects arrested

Holding placards such as 'Muslim Lives Matter' and 'Speak up against bigotry', the protesters swarmed Delhi's Connaught Place area and formed a human chain to register their protest against hate crimes like these.

Students, activists protest against Rajasthan hacking in Delhi

The attack early on Sunday was at least the third involving Muslims in the United States over the weekend

Two Muslim teens attacked outside mosque in New York