IQNA – A plan for an 8,500-space Muslim cemetery on protected farmland in UK is facing official rejection due to its "excessive" scale and potential impact on the rural landscape and village identities.

IQNA – An exhibition of Islamic and Quranic calligraphy by Sri Lankan artist Amir Faisal was held at Colombo’s Perera Gallery.

IQNA – A young Palestinian man discovered a copy of the Quran intact under the rubble of his destroyed home in northern Gaza, expressing deep emotion and gratitude after months of bombardment.

IQNA – After months of closure due to airstrikes, the Al-Tawhid Mosque in Gaza’s Al-Shati refugee camp has reopened and the call to prayer echoes once again.

IQNA – The Vatican Apostolic Library has set aside a small area where Muslim researchers can perform their prayers during their visits.

IQNA – An Arabic language course for non-native speakers has been launched in Cambodia by a Qatari Islamic center.

IQNA – A Preston mosque opened its doors to the public on Visit My Mosque Day to promote understanding of Islam and strengthen community relations.

IQNA – A candlelit vigil in Peacehaven drew residents, faith leaders and local officials in a show of unity following an arson attack on a mosque.

IQNA – Indonesia’s religious affairs minister said mosques could evolve beyond places of worship, becoming centers for economic empowerment and eco-theological awareness.

IQNA – A mosque in Blackburn, currently operating in a converted pub, has received approval to demolish the existing structure and build a new two-storey place of worship after agreeing to fund local road safety measures.

IQNA – The torrential rains may have stopped, but the struggle is just beginning for the residents of Paranda taluka in Maharashtra's Marathwada region.

IQNA – A community fundraiser has collected more than £32,000 to help repair the Peacehaven Mosque in East Sussex after a fire that police are treating as a hate crime.