Islamophobia

Islamophobia

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the New York City Office of Emergency Management, as a major winter storm spreads across a large swath of the United States, in Brooklyn, New York City, US, January 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Bing Guan

Congressional Republicans echo anti-Muslim rhetoric as Islamophobic incidents rise

On social media, at least four Republican members of Congress posted language viewed by many Muslim Americans and Democrats as Islamophobic

A Muslim worshipper attends the "Taraweeh" evening prayer of Ramadan at Times Square in New York City, US, February 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

Trump crackdown on protests and immigration led to Islamophobia: Muslim group

Randy Fine, Republican nominee for 2025 Florida's 6th congressional district special election, speaks at a watch party, as Florida holds a special election for a US House of Representatives seat vacated by National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, in Ormond Beach, Florida, US April 1, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo

US lawmaker Fine criticized by rights advocates, Democrats after anti-Muslim remarks

Deepak Kumar with the elderly shopkeeper Vakeel Ahmed. Photo: Collected

Hindu man who defended Muslim shopkeeper hailed as hero, legal and financial support pours in

Asam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Photo: ANI

Indian opposition condemns Assam BJP video depicting violence against Muslims

A building that was set on fire by the mob at Dutkaiya village of Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district. Photo: Shubhomoy Sikdar

Mob violence in India leaves Muslim families displaced

On 26 January, Deepak Kumar stood up for a shopkeeper who was allegedly attacked by members of the VHP and the Bajrang Dal in Uttarakhand’s Kotdwar. Photo: X/@RahulGandhi

Man who stood up for Muslim shopkeeper face police case in Uttarakhand

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 26, 2025. Photo: AAP/Lukas Coch via REUTERS

Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer

Flameless candles are lit for the victims of a mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 20, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Australian arts festival decision to bar Palestinian author after Bondi attack spurs boycott

People hold signs with images of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil as they take part in a pro-Palestinian rally to commemorate Land Day in New York City, US, March 30, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Adam Gray

US to screen social media of immigrants, rights advocates raise concerns

Members of police stand as vehicles burn after clashes erupted due to demands over removal of the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, in Nagpur, India, March 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer

India orders curfew after violence over tomb of 17th-century Muslim ruler

A Muslim woman prepares to attend the Friday prayers during the holy fasting month of Ramadan at the Jamia Mosque in downtown Nairobi, Kenya March 14, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

UN chief says there is 'disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry'

A mourner holds a candle at a vigil service at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center for Wadea Al-Fayoume, 6, a Muslim boy who according to police was stabbed to death in an attack that targeted him and his mother for their religion and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas, in Plainfield, Illinois, US October 17, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Jim Vondruska/File Photo

Israel-Gaza war behind record high US anti-Muslim incidents: advocacy group