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


Suicide bomber kills 83 in Pakistan mosque used by police

The mosque was located close to a police housing block, and there were some 260 people inside when the blast occurred.

 A man walks amid the damages at the prayer hall after a bomb blast inside a mosque during Friday prayers in Peshawar, Pakistan, March 4, 2022.

On This Day: The Muslim conquest of Mecca in 630 CE

Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is home to Masjid al-Haram, the largest mosque in the world which has within it the Ka'ba toward which all Muslims pray.

Muslim pilgrims pray around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca on September 21, 2015

Pro-Taliban cleric among 18 dead in Afghanistan mosque blast

Al Jazeera Media Network, citing unnamed sources, said 28 people had been killed and 45 injured. Mujib Rahman Ansari - the pro-Taliban cleric - was among the dead.

 Afghan men pray in a mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 17, 2021.

21 killed, 33 wounded in mosque explosion in Kabul

A huge explosion struck a mosque in Kabul during evening prayers. Many people are feared to be dead or injured.

 Afghan policemen inspect inside a Sikh religious complex after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan March 25, 2020

Rahat excavation reveals early 1200-year-old rural mosque and ancient luxurious estate

Findings sheds light on the beginnings of Islam in the southern Levant as it replaced the old Byzantine rulers and Christianity.

 Aerial photographs of the mosque in Rahat in the Negev, southern Israel

Portland journalist arrested for vandalizing two synagogues and a mosque

The Portland Police Bureau said that the investigation is ongoing and that they have contacted federal authorities about the case. 

Members of the Proud Boys and their supporters march during a rally in Portland, Oregon

Blast tears through mosque in northern Afghan city Kunduz, killing 33

It was not clear who was behind the explosion that the local commander said hit the mosque during Friday prayers.

 A view shows a mosque after a blast, in Kunduz, Afghanistan October 8, 2021

Arab League urges Israel to stop Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque

Israeli leaders have said they are ensuring freedom of worship for all religions in Jerusalem.

The Arab League’s foreign ministers meet in Cairo February 1 after US President Donald Trump announced his Middle East peace plan

Some 400 civilians killed in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover - UN

The UN's human rights chief also took aim at Taliban for the attack on women's rights and freedoms in Afghanistan.

Members of Taliban forces ride on a pick-up truck mounted with a weapon in Kabul, Afghanistan, October 3, 2021.

12 injured in blast at Afghanistan mosque - residents

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the apparent attack, the latest in a series of blasts to hit mosques in Afghanistan over recent weeks.

 A view shows a mosque after a blast, in Kunduz, Afghanistan October 8, 2021