7 Latest Movies Released in July 2024: Must-Watch Picks

The global film industry is shifting toward a hybrid model in July 2026, balancing high-budget international live-action spectacles with localized horror and genre-bending domestic narratives. According to release data, studios are increasingly prioritizing market-specific cultural themes, such as Indonesian folklore-based horror and uniquely local dramas, alongside major international franchise tentpoles like the live-action Moana. This … Read more

80% of Muslim Travellers Now Use AI to Plan Trips

Eighty percent of Muslim travellers now rely on artificial intelligence to plan their trips, shifting the industry from physical infrastructure to digital discoverability, according to the Mastercard and CrescentRating report. Destinations that fail to digitize their halal-friendly services risk being excluded by AI recommendation engines, regardless of their local amenities. How is AI changing the … Read more

Moulana Mogamat Farouk Rylands addresses community after release from Pollsmoor Prison

Moulana Mogamat Farouk Rylands, the former imam of the Waterloo Road Mosque in Kenwyn, Cape Town, has been released from Pollsmoor Prison. His release on Thursday followed an arrest and detention for allegedly being in contempt of a court order issued in December 2023. Did You Understand? Moulana Mogamat Farouk Rylands served as the officiating … Read more

Eid al-Fitr on Saturday in SA

Eid al-Fitr 2026: South Africa and Saudi Arabia Mark the End of Ramadan Muslim communities in South Africa will observe Eid al-Fitr on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, following the absence of a confirmed crescent moon sighting. This contrasts with Saudi Arabia, where Eid will begin on Friday, March 20th, 2026, as announced by the Saudi … Read more

Prabowo Says Indonesian Muslims Set an Example for the World

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto affirmed the role of the country’s Muslim community as a global example of peace and social harmony on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He stated that Indonesian Muslims prioritize peace and justice, rejecting hatred. President Prabowo Calls for Unity Prabowo made these remarks during the inauguration of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) … Read more

claims of religious discrimination and dress code violations

Parents in KwaZulu-Natal are demanding action from the KZN Department of Education following allegations that Effingham Secondary School barred multiple students from attending classes due to uniform violations. The incidents, reportedly occurring during the first week of school reopening, left some students waiting unsupervised outside the school gates for hours. Allegations of Discrimination and Inconsistent … Read more

Muslim leader and wife allegedly abused, assaulted in Melbourne

Police are investigating an alleged incident targeting an Islamic community leader and his wife in Melbourne’s south-east. The alleged incident occurred on Saturday evening and has led to the arrest of three individuals. Details of the Alleged Incident Investigators report that the couple were driving along the South Gippsland Highway near Dandenong South around 7:40 … Read more

India strikes Pakistan over tourist killings, Pakistan says Indian jets downed

Geopolitical Tensions: A Look Forward Recent events in the Kashmir region have brought to the forefront long-standing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. The aftermath of these incidents hints at several future trends that could shape the geopolitical landscape of South Asia. Escalation of Military Readiness In the wake of the Indian strike in Muzaffarabad, … Read more

Shab-e-Qadr: Divine Gathering of Millions at Mecca and Medina during Holy Ramadan

Understanding Shab-e-Qadr: The Night of Power & Its Global Significance Shab-e-Qadr, or Laylat Al-Qadr, holds immense significance in the Islamic calendar, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. Traditionally observed on the 27th night of Ramadan, it is believed to be the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad. … Read more

Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries: memo

The Implications of Potential New Travel Restrictions The Trump administration‘s potential new travel restrictions, which threaten to impact citizens from dozens of countries, could herald a significant shift in global mobility trends. With 41 countries divided into varying levels of visa suspensions, these policies may reshape international travel and diplomatic relations. The First Wave: Full … Read more