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Iran and Saudi Arabia have taken a significant step towards reconciliation as the top diplomat of Riyadh made a historic visit to the Islamic republic, marking the end of a seven-year rupture between the two nations.Saudi Foreign Minister…

The recent acts of violence and vandalism targeting the Muslim community in India during the Ram Navami processions have caused deep concern for the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The burning of a…

Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations Officehave slated an event to hold in Geneva in commemoration of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.According to the organizer, the event will be held on 17 March 2023.…

Muslim Media Corporation, popularly called MMC, has  again taken a brave stanceby urging a boycott of Saudi Arabia and Iran until they embrace peace and settle their long-standing differences as tensions between both countries continue to…

By Mutiu OlawuyiOn 6 February 2023, a powerful earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The 7.1-magnitude quake hit the city of Van in eastern Turkey, killing at least 45000 people. In…

The OIC General Secretariat (Election Observation Unit), in cooperation and coordination with the United Nations Electoral Assistance Division (UNAED) and the Regional Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has organized…

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and United Nation have concluded their coordination meeting in Geneva with a strong commitment to reinforce cooperation in the political, economic, social, humanitarian, cultural and scientific…

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the terrorist bombing against a hotel in the center of Jowhar city near the presidential palace of Hirshabelle State in the Federal Republic of…

In the previous series of Deen Digest, we are told that the most powerful night called Laylatul –Qadr falls with the last 10 days of Ramadan. This why Muslims are implored to prayer more and increase their good deeds through the last 10…

“We have sent it down in the Night of Qadr. And what may let you know what the Night of Qadr is? The Night of Qadr is much better than one thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend in it, with the permission of your Lord, along…

“The one who fasts has two moments of happiness: when he breaks his fast and when he meets his Lord.” – Prophet MuhammadIftaar, an Arabic word, means meal eaten by Muslims in the evening for breaking fast.Iftar, for someone who is…

The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, has called for a focus on education, food security.Al-Othaimee said this at the second Islamic Summit on Science and Technology virtually…

Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, has proclaimed May 28 as the Makkah Declaration celebration day in Brooklyn.The proclamation was made in a statement signed on Friday May 28, 2021.According to the statement, Brooklyn is the…

The Executive Committee of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has condemned Israeli attacks on Palestinians, saying they are 'barbaric'.While issuing the condemnation at its executive meeting which was held at the level of foreign…

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has come under heavy criticism for failing to come up with a strong response against the Israeli violence targetting Palestinians.While Reacting to OIC's silence to Israeli attacks on…

The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has condemned the repeated attacks by the Israeli occupation authorities against the Palestinian people in Al-Quds Al-Shareef.The attacks were condemned…

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has expressed concern over the current crisis rocking Myanmar.In a statement released on Monday February 1, 2021, OIC said, “We follow the current developments in Myanmar…

Akeem AlaoSecretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef Bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen has promised its support for the efforts of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy in promoting moderation and countering…

Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, Secretary-General of the OIC has announced plan to join the international community in commemorating the Human Rights Day.While announcing this in a statement on Thursday December 10, 2020, Al-Othaimeen…

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted innocent farmers in northeastern Nigeria.While decrying the attack on its official website on Monday…

Saudi Arabia has welcomed the uncontested election of Chad’s Hissein Brahim Taha as the new secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said on Saturday that "The…

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has announced plan to hold the 47th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in the capital of the Republic of Niger, Niamey.The session which is slated between…

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)has reiterated Saudi Arabia’s successful role in eliminating the ideological project that feeds extremism and terrorism, setting a model for the member states of the organization and the whole…

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has condemned, in totality, the evil machinations of some French officials to sever French-Islamic relations.While voicing its displease in a statement on Friday October 23, 2020, OIC expressed…

Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, Ministry of Youth and Sports of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh have organized “Resilient Youth Leadership Summit” as part of the…

Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has approved new financial assistance for fifteen developmental projects in Member States and Muslim communities in non-member states.The…

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr Yousef Al-Othaimeen, has received the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr Sidi Ali Ould Sidi.While receiving the ambassador…

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has delivered COVID-19 medical emergency assistance to Afghanistan.The aid parcels were delivered to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Public Health at Kabul International Airport on Friday June…

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Hijra calendar where Muslims observe obligatory fasting. Fasting, however, is the third pillar of Islam. Ramadan is a month mentioned in the Qur'an. It is a month every Muslim looks forward to all year…

The Crescent Council of Canada has declared Saturday May 23 ‘Eīd Al-Fiṭr, following confirmation of multiple moon sightings in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Niger.According to the council, sighting of the crescent in the region “was…