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11-year-old British Muslim boy acheives IQ score higher than Einstein's
 Yusuf Shah, an 11-year-old Muslim boy from Leeds, scored 162 on an IQ test, surpassing physicists Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking who are believed to have scored 160.
Australian intiative empowers Muslim Women to play golf
An eight week initiative held at the Growling Frog golf course in Whittlesea, Victoria, was designed to boost sport participation among women and people from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds
Qisah International Film Festival showcases the variety of cinema from across the Muslim World
The inaugural Qisah International Film Festival will take place this autumn between 9th-12th November in London, UK. Qisah (‘stories’ in Arabic) seeks to provide a platform for films from across the Muslim world enabling filmmakers, both Muslim and non-Muslim, who are producing new and exciting films exploring social changes in Muslim life.
King Charles visits Bradford during an official two-day trip to Yorkshire

King Charles stopped at Bradford during an official two-day visit to Yorkshire. The King went to City Hall for a reception to meet a number of Bradford's young leaders.

French model Marine El Himer announces reverting to Islam

Two days after announcing reverting to Islam on her Instagram account, Marine El Himer, a French model and reality TV star, shared her photos at Al Kaabah calling

Muslim Women Among Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women
Women's Executive Network and their sponsors select empowering women across Canada who endorse workforce diversity and inspire tomorrow's leaders every year.
Ausma Malik becomes Toronto’s First Hijabi City Councilor

Ausma Malik, 38 years old, became the first hijab-wearing Muslim councilor elected to office in Toronto, Canada, winning 36.6 per cent of the votes against 11 other challengers.

Malik made history before when she became the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman to be elected to public office in Canada when she served as a Toronto District School Board Trustee for Ward 10-Trinity-Spadina, from 2014 to 2018.

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The European Council for Fatwa and Research Condemns Top EU Court Ruling
The European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR) expressed its concern over a ruling issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union allowing employers to impose a ban of Hijab.
Saudi swimmer breaks women's world record for Red Sea crossing
Mariam Saleh Binladen, a Saudi endurance swimmer and dentist has achieved a new women's world record time for crossing the Red Sea.
Top EU Court Rules Workplaces Can Implement Hijab Bans
The Court of Justice of the European Union issued a ruling stating that, as long as it is done in a "general" approach that does not entail "direct discrimination", wearing hijab (Islamic head covering for women) may be banned in workplaces within member states.
Female pilgrims are no longer obliged to be accompanied by male guardians on Hajj and Umrah
Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, declared that women visiting Saudi Arabia can now complete their pilgrimages ( Hajj and Umrah) without the presence of a mahram, (male guardian).
Asda introduces a £1 lunch offer with unlimited hot drinks to assist over-60s with living expenses
A £1 café meal offer for individuals over the age of 60 was introduced by Asda, a British supermarket chain, as part of its latest 'winter warmer' initiative to help needy consumers facing a cost-of-living crisis.
Oldham Muslim group hand out sweets and roses to mark Mawlid
To commemorate the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, members of Madrissa Al-Quba, a Muslim organisation in Oldham, gave away free sweets and roses in the town center.
Amazon opens an inclusive facility in Minnesota accomodating Muslims
A local American Muslim organization applauded retailer Amazon for constructing a new warehouse that embraces Muslim employees by providing ablution and prayer facilities.
At a fun day, £24K was raised for the Blackburn mosque
Over 2,000 people attended a fun day to raise funds for the reconstruction of one of Blackburn's earliest mosques.
Muslims in Cologne, Germany, are anticipating the first call to prayer
Muslims in Cologne, Germany are anticipating to hear the first call to prayer (Adhan) on October 14, according to Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DITIB) Secretary-General Abdurrahman Atasoy, signifying that preparations for Friday prayers have been finalised.
Birmingham Islamic Society donates halal chicken to the University of Alabama at Birmingham on a monthly basis
Muslim students at University of Alabama now have access to halal food options on campus thanks to monthly halal chicken donations by Birmingham Islamic Society.
Burnley Mosques' Students compete in football tournament
Muslim students from various mosques in Burnley, Lancashire, gathered to compete in the Inter Madrasah Football tournament.
First Muslim, first Asian and only the seventh female president of the Law Society of England and Wales
Lubna Shuja is the first Muslim, first Asian, and the seventh female president of the Law Society of England and Wales.
Fairfax County Police Department Appoints First Muslim Community Liaison
Breaking new ground in Virginia, Lt. Wahid Alam has been appointed as the Fairfax County Police Department's first liaison officer for the local Muslim community.