![Muslims nationwide start Aidlifitri celebrations with solat prayers Muslims nationwide start Aidlifitri celebrations with solat prayers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712716377_SultanIbrahimAgon.jpg)
Muslims nationwide start Aidlifitri celebrations with solat prayers
Muslims nationwide started off Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations with Solat prayers at mosques and suraus this morning.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702981917_TBjemaahmasjid.jpg)
COVID-19: MAIK encourages wearing of face mask in mosques, surau
The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) encourages the wearing of face masks to the mosque and surau to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tue Dec 19 2023
![Inquiry into New Zealand's deadliest shooting opens with memorial to victims Inquiry into New Zealand's deadliest shooting opens with memorial to victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667901148_BrentonTarrant.jpg)
Inquiry into New Zealand's deadliest shooting opens with memorial to victims
Brenton Tarrant, 32, killed 51 people and injured dozens when he opened fire in two Christchurch mosques on March 15, 2019, in Christchurch.
Tue Oct 24 2023
![Over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed in blasts, violence since August 2021 - UN Over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed in blasts, violence since August 2021 - UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51650387705_TBtaliban.jpg)
Over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed in blasts, violence since August 2021 - UN
The majority of deaths were caused by improvised explosive devices including suicide bombings in mosques, education centres and markets.
Tue Jun 27 2023
![Perak Sultan allows youths to deliver Friday Sermon tomorrow Perak Sultan allows youths to deliver Friday Sermon tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684389046_WCIT.jpg)
Perak Sultan allows youths to deliver Friday Sermon tomorrow
The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah has consented to honour youths in the state by allowing them to deliver the Friday sermons at several mosques in Perak tomorrow
Thu May 18 2023
![Agong: Muslims must safeguard mosque institution from becoming political arena Agong: Muslims must safeguard mosque institution from becoming political arena](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680703069_Agong.jpg)
Agong: Muslims must safeguard mosque institution from becoming political arena
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today called on Muslims to continue to safeguard the institution of mosques from becoming a political arena.
Wed Apr 05 2023
![Suspect charged after two men set on fire leaving UK mosques Suspect charged after two men set on fire leaving UK mosques](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81494653164_ambulancepoliceca.jpg)
Suspect charged after two men set on fire leaving UK mosques
Police said Mohammed Abbkr was alleged to have sprayed a substance on two men and set it alight in separate incidents in west London.
Thu Mar 23 2023
![New Zealand mosque shooter files appeal against life sentence New Zealand mosque shooter files appeal against life sentence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81585182908_TBBRENTONTARRA.jpg)
New Zealand mosque shooter files appeal against life sentence
Brenton Tarrant who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at mosques in Christchurch in March 2019, has filed an appeal against his life sentence.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![GE15: Avoid turning mosques into political arena - MAIK GE15: Avoid turning mosques into political arena - MAIK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621354157_TBTENGKUMOHAMADRIZA.jpg)
GE15: Avoid turning mosques into political arena - MAIK
MAIK has reminded all mosque officials not to be involved in any campaign or activity involving political parties.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![PM Ismail Sabri visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi PM Ismail Sabri visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41664380435_TBISMAILSABRI.jpg)
PM Ismail Sabri visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, one of the world's largest mosques.
Wed Sep 28 2022
![All mosques in Perlis to organise absentee funeral prayers for Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi All mosques in Perlis to organise absentee funeral prayers for Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627622727_TBsyedfaizuddinputr.jpg)
All mosques in Perlis to organise absentee funeral prayers for Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin said all Muslims are encouraged to join the congregations in their respective areas in performing the prayers.
Tue Sep 27 2022
![King: Don't turn mosques into political arena King: Don't turn mosques into political arena](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662109145_TBagong.jpg)
King: Don't turn mosques into political arena
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today decreed that mosques should never be used as a place to insult fellow Muslims, fight, or as a political arena.
Fri Sep 02 2022
![Mosques in new Sibu settlements to incorporate local architectural elements - Abang Johari Mosques in new Sibu settlements to incorporate local architectural elements - Abang Johari](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654512616_TBpremiersarawak.jpg)
Mosques in new Sibu settlements to incorporate local architectural elements - Abang Johari
Abang Johari said Sibu also aims to provide an understanding of Islamic teachings to non-Muslims.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Youth pilot project to enliven mosques, Friday surau - Idris Youth pilot project to enliven mosques, Friday surau - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655131246_IdrisAhmad.jpg)
Youth pilot project to enliven mosques, Friday surau - Idris
There is a need to hold a pilot project involving youths in an effort to enliven mosques and Friday surau, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Idris Ahmad.
Mon Jun 13 2022
![Raja of Perlis wants mosques to be used as knowledge development centres Raja of Perlis wants mosques to be used as knowledge development centres](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-07/81562938468_TuankuSyedSirajudd.jpg)
Raja of Perlis wants mosques to be used as knowledge development centres
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin said the mosques should provide a balanced education and give emphasis on the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah.
Thu May 12 2022