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Demonstrations
Muslim police officer faces sack over alleged links to jihadist The officer allegedly failed to inform Scotland Yard about a connection to a female jihadist in Syria during the vetting process
(GB News) A Muslim police officer, praised as a role model for confronting anti-lockdown protesters while wearing a hijab, is now facing dismissal from Scotland Yard due to alleged connections with a female jihadist in Syria. PC Ruby Begum, 29, allegedly posted […]
Clerics & Preachers
Muslim groups alarmed by push to ban flag used by Islamic State
(Sydney Morning Herald) Muslim groups, religious leaders and experts have voiced alarm at the federal government’s push to ban a flag associated with Islamic State, saying it risks criminalising legitimate displays of Islamic imagery and infringing Muslims’ right to practise their religion. […]
Academics & Education
Detroit school board votes to close schools for Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr
(Chalkbeat) For the first time in its history, the Detroit school district will recognize a Muslim holiday. The school board Tuesday adopted the calendar for the 2019-20 school year that includes the observance of Eid al-Fitr on May 25, 2020, which would […]