Nigerian worship centre fosters unity among Christians and Muslims
A Nigerian religious leader is using religion to foster national unity by allowing Muslims and Christians to pray together at his temple in the commercial capital of Lagos.…
India’s Muslims live in fear of Hindu nationalist violence
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP party may have lost its majority in national elections, but its Hindu nationalist agenda continues to result in religious extremism and the targeting of minorities. The…
Muslims across the world begin Ramadan
Sunni-Muslim countries announced that they will mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday. However, Shiite Iran will begin the festival on Sunday.…
Gaza war stops Palestinian Muslims from joining Hajj
One of the world's largest religious gatherings has begun in Saudi Arabia. This year, over one-and-half million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage. But the war in Gaza is…
India’s ‘vegetarian nationalism’ targets Muslims
Butchers and cattle transporters are being targeted by "cow vigilantes." This is part of a wider Hindu nationalist campaign against India's Muslim minority to cripple the community economically.…
#EndSARS: Court orders probe of Sam Adeyemi, Davido, Tuface, others and more
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Sunday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Sunday.…
Bangladesh opens first Islamic college for transgender Muslims
Bangladesh opens its first Islamic school for transgender worshippers, with clerics calling it a first step towards integrating the marginalised group into society. The madrasa is one of a series of recent…
Coronavirus: Muslims in Saudi Arabia begin scaled-back hajj
Only a small number of faithful are taking part in this year's hajj, usually one of the biggest religious gatherings in the world. Authorities have dramatically downsized the pilgrimage to prevent fresh…
Buhari Mourns Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasanmi and Sam Momah, Magu responds to AGF’s allegations and more
Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…
Lagos doctors begin strike tomorrow, Falana denies receiving N28m from Magu and more
Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Monday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…
Ramadan during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ramadan is typically a period of both worship and socialising, but this year strict lockdowns have limited gatherings for iftar meals at dusk when the fast is broken — a centrepiece of…