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Indonesia cancels haj pilgrimage for 1441H/2020M season
Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, has decided not to send pilgrims for the 1441H Haj pilgrimage season.
Tue Jun 02 2020
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Indonesians vote for Jakarta governor as religious tensions divide
The job of governor can be a springboard to the presidency and weeks of campaigning have been overshadowed by mudslinging, political intrigue and rising hardline Islamist sentiment.
Wed Feb 15 2017
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Consumer giants court Muslims with halal face creams, shampoos
Some of the world's biggest consumer groups are making halal face creams and shampoos for Indonesia ahead of a new labeling law, part of a broader push to cater to growing Muslim populations.
Sat Sep 03 2016
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Thai police conduct security raid in wake of Jakarta attack
Thai Police raided the area of Min Buri which housed large Muslim populations in Bangkok, as part of its heightened security measures.
Sun Jan 17 2016
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Indonesia prays for Islamic banking boom
Indonesia, Southeast Asia's biggest economy, has a Muslim population of around 225 million but this huge number of faithful has not translated into success for sharia banks.
Sun Sep 27 2015
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Don't undermine role of Muslim women in society - Turkish Deputy Minister
As women make up almost half of the Muslim population, their role in society should not be undermined, said Turkey's Deputy Minister of Family and Social Policies, Assoc Prof Dr Askin Asan.
Sun Jul 21 2013
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Rotiboy to start production facility in China
A halal hub for China, was chosen to expand Rotiboy brand as the company was looking to position itself as a halal food company and to tap the large Muslim population.
Thu Jun 13 2013