CBS New York, Muslim communities in New Jersey observe Ramadan "Muslim communities are observing the holy month of Ramadan, and because of the pandemic, this year, there is a heightened appreciation for the togetherness and unity that Ramadan brings."

Euro News, Indonesians pray for Ramadan in Southeast Asia's largest mosque

Prayers in Isqitlal mosque streamed on YouTube

Here's an interesting site containing a map of every prayer room and mosque in London: Islamic Music Hub, Map Of Every Prayer Room & Mosque In London ...

Haniya Hassan, The Islamic Information, Saudi Arabia Limits Loudspeakers in Mosques, 29 Mar 2022 "Saudi Arabia’s decision to limit loudspeakers in mosques has been updated. Many praised the decision to lower decibel limits in a country with tens ...

The National, Mosque is shelled in Mariupol as fighting rages across Ukraine ""The mosque of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and his wife Roxolana (Hurrem Sultan) in Mariupol was shelled by Russian invaders," ...

Nikkei, Indonesia's new guidelines for quieter mosques spark controversy "Indonesia's internet community seemed to be divided on the new guidelines.
""It's ok to regulate using outside speaker for call to prayer. ...

Interesting to see the Cambridge Central Mosque's user-friendly pages for people considering taking the shahadah.

Cambridge Central Mosque, Shahadas

Are you considering becoming Muslim? Perhaps you already have privately, but want to redo ...

BBC News, NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram

This is an interesting piece. I'm working on TikTok issues too for my next project: "Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media."

Middle East Eye, Egypt bans ‘extremist’ and Muslim Brotherhood literature in mosque libraries

""The Egyptian Ministry of Endowments has demanded that all books ...

Gulf News, Saudi officials fired over Fajr prayer delay at Prophet Mosque

"Chief of the General Presidency for Affairs of the Two Mosques, Abdul Rahman Al Sudais, decreed relieving the head and deputy head of the Imam ...

Independent, Saudi Arabia defends move to reduce volume of call to prayer loudspeakers

"Responses to the measure online were mixed, however, with a backlash from conservative Islamic leaders and some members of the public ...

""Bangladeshi men have been hit hard by the pandemic – in terms of higher death rates compared to other communities, shut down industries and job losses. But with lockdown easing, many fear that the impact of the pandemic on ...

Faith Associates present a guide to mosque management for women:

VIDEO: Muslim Women guide to Mosque Management, Governance and Service Delivery - breakdown chapter by chapter. Watch & Share.

👉 https://t.co/vHnsTZ2jcQ#Muslim ...

BBC News, Coronavirus: Why some mosques are closed to women during Ramadan

"Women like Alma aren't just missing Taraweeh prayers, an optional prayer at night held only during Ramadan, many are unable to worship at all in their mosque, including Friday prayers." Digital dimensions ...

Frank Langfitt, NPR, How A U.K. Imam Countered Vaccine Hesitancy And Helped Thousands Get The 'Jab'

"Today, Sajan, 60, is fully vaccinated. Hundreds of thousands of U.K. citizens of South ...

Marking a year since the initial lockdown, here is a comparison of publicity published by the Council of Mosques (with Faith Associates) on COVID-19 issues:

#DayOfReflection - The first poster below ...

The National, Indonesia breaks ground on $20m replica of Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

"Construction has begun on a $20 million replica of Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Indonesia."

It's been interesting to see how mosques and religious organisations have been promoting vaccination programmes in communities through the use of social media (their own and external media). Often they are showing imams and others having their jabs, which can help reinforce the message. I have been writing about this for future publication. Here ...

“I took the vaccine. I’m saving lives. Are you” 💉

Vaccine uptake is essential in the battle against #COVID19.

Important message from Mufti Mohammed Zubaria Butt & @Council4Mosques. ...

Further down the road from the previous post, here's East London Mosque's senior imam providing vaccine advice:

ELM UPDATE: Take the Vaccine, Save Lives

A message from our Senior Imam, Sheikh Mohammed Mahmoud.

Date: Friday 22nd January 2021 pic.twitter.com/MMJwuC6Ue1

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Arab News, UK mosque becomes COVID-19 vaccination center ,

"By partnering with the National Health Service (NHS) and local pharmacies, the Al-Abbas Islamic Centre in Birmingham has become the first mosque in the UK to provide its premises as part of the country’s vaccination drive."