Mosque

Ben-Gvir-backed 'muezzin bill' to limit mosque loudspeakers passes preliminary Knesset reading

The bill's proposal argues that in many Muslim countries there are clear restrictions on noise levels, and "some countries have almost entirely prohibited the use of loudspeaker systems in mosques."

The White Mosque in Ramla, central Israel. June 10, 2026; Illustrative.
The badge of a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is seen at the airport in El Paso, Texas, US, May 10, 2023.

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention

San Diego Police officers block the access to the Islamic Center of San Diego following a shooting in southern California, on May 18, 2026.

Law enforcement was aware of San Diego mosque shooter prior to deadly attack - report

A police officer stands outside the Islamic Centre of San Diego the morning following a shooting, in San Diego, California, US, May 19, 2026.

Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero


After Vienna shooting, rabbis want more government control of mosques

Initial reports stated that at least one of the shootings was aimed at a synagogue, though police said there was no clear indication that was the case.

A house where a suspect was arrested by police is seen after gunfire in central Vienna, in St. Poelten, Austria November 3, 2020.

France shuts Paris mosque in crackdown after teacher's beheading

Police plastered notices of the closure order outside the mosque as the authorities promised a tough response against the disseminators of hate messages.

Members of the Muslim community pray in the Paris Grand Mosque during an open day weekend for mosques in France, January 10, 2016.

Smotrich to PM: Release UAE-Israel agreements regarding Temple Mount

The MK added that it is "a basic condition in a democratic country for the public and MKs to know what they are being asked to authorize in their vote" in the plenum.

The Temple Mount in Jerusalem

German student, 14, accused of planning attack on synagogue or mosque

The boy had allegedly carried out at least one trial with explosives in preparation for the attack.

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150 people protest for closure of Khamenei-controlled center in Germany

Demonstrators seek Merkel's support for democratic forces in Iran and to join US sanctions against Iran's regime.

General view outside the Islamic Centre (Blue Mosque) in Hamburg, Germany, January 9, 2020.

Palestinians outside of Old City unable to attend prayers at Al-Aqsa - report

The Jerusalem Islamic Waqf said that 1,200 Palestinians total, managed to attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa throughout the day.

SOCIAL DISTANCE doesn’t seem to be a thing among those attending Eid al-Adha prayers in the Old City’s al-Aqsa compound on July 31

Mosques instruct Palestinians to reject peace deals as world celebrates

This Friday, September 18, Imams have been instructed to condemn the peace deals, and to warn that they pose a danger to those who signed them.

Palestinians burn pictures depicting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump during a protest against the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain's deal with Israel to normalise relations, in Gaza City September 15, 2020

Gas pipeline blast kills 17 worshipers in Bangladesh mosque

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

A Muslim devotee recites the Koran at the Star Mosque during Ramadan in Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 26, 2020

Mosque in Lebanon accidentally blasts pop song from loudspeaker

A local resident filmed the scene as the song Mosh Khayfa by Lebanese pop star Nawal El Zoghi was played from the mosque's loudspeakers, usually used for the call to prayer.

People walk along an empty street near al-Amin mosque, as Lebanon imposed a partial lockdown for two weeks starting on Friday in an effort to counter the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which have spiralled since the catastrophic explosion at Beirut port, Lebanon August 21, 2020

NZ judge rejects mosque shooter's 'self-absorbed' change of heart

"He said if necessary, he could psychologically analyze himself."

Brenton Tarrant, charged for murder in relation to the mosque attacks, is seen in the dock during his appearance in the Christchurch District Court, New Zealand March 16, 2019