Islamophobia
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The number of crimes against Muslims and Islam is increasing in Sweden. Such incidents are widespread across the country, ranging from attacks on mosques and abuse of hijab-wearing women to anti-Islamic language at work or in the community. "Unfortunately, we are used to such things," says Mirza Babović (66), a member of the Bosnian Islamic Association. He recalled instances where anti-Islamic symbols were painted on the old prayer hall, pig remains were dumped on the construction site, and windows were broken.
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More than 700 people have been evacuated from the mosque and three surrounding areas due to threats of a terrorist attack from one of Britain's largest mosques in east London. The threat has not been confirmed, but a possible hate crime is under investigation. As a result of quick measures, it was reported that the evening call to prayer was not performed for the first time in the 37-year history of the mosque.
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A 42-year-old Texas woman tried to drown a 3-year-old Palestinian girl while drunk and also assaulted her brother. The woman was arrested and released on bail.
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A study by the Department of Education found that Islam is the most popular religion among elementary school students in Vienna. According to the data, 35% of students in public primary schools consider themselves Muslim, 21% Catholic, 13% Orthodox, and 26% do not believe in any religion.
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In Australia, the number of Islamophobic verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, violence and physical violence has increased 39-fold since October 7. There are also threats against non-Muslim citizens who support Palestinian independence.
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A man named Walter Martin verbally assaulted a Muslim woman wearing a hijab at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Broward County, insulting her with various obscenities. The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations welcomed the charges against the Islamophobic militants.
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Muslims of the Italian city of Monfalcone continue to fight against the Islamophobic administration, which prevents the religious community from holding collective prayers. By the order of the far-right party mayor, the city's Muslims have been banned from praying in two Islamic centers since November.
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Daud Kim, a popular Korean pop singer and YouTuber who converted to Islam in 2019 and recently announced plans to build a mosque, is facing many obstacles in implementing his plan for a mosque in Incheon. Local residents strongly oppose the construction of the mosque.
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A New York District Court has ordered police officers to pay $17.5 million in damages after police officers forcibly removed the hijabs of Muslim women they arrested.
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A court in India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh has effectively banned Islamic schools. This decision applies to 2.7 million students and tens of thousands of teachers studying in 25,000 madrasahs in the state. Indian Muslims are protesting against the court order.