5 Meanwhile, during a July 2016 visit to Ningxia, Xi Jinping met with Muslim leaders at a local mosque and issued calls to "resolutely oppose illegal religious infiltration activities." Some observers ...

From the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors to the bustling Muslim Quarter, explore what makes Xi’an a must-visit destination ...

Join us on an entertaining journey through Xi'an, one of China's most captivating cities. Discover why China is filled with ...

Belagavi: In connection with the burning of scripture and theft from an under-construction mosque in Santibastwad village ...

In 1453, the Ottomans seized Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire and the life of its last emperor, Constantine ...

KUALA LUMPUR: A China-inspired mosque will be officially opened today in the royal city of Klang, a testament to the country’s inclusivity and diverse heritage, says Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

It remained a mosque until 1934, when Mustafa Kemal Ataturk ... The Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI fought valiantly but was ultimately killed in battle, and the city fell to the Ottomans, writes ...

Accordingly, Xi has spent his 12 years in office persecuting ... China’s ethnic and religious minorities were comparatively free: Mosques sprung up in Muslim communities, and schools in ...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has prepared 2,385 mosques to receive worshipers for the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan. The preparation also includes setting up ...

This week, Hannah Theaker and David Stroup published a 91-page report titled “Making Islam Chinese: Religious Policy and Mosque Sinicisation in the Xi Era.” The report details how Sinicization ...

It was inspired by the design of the Great Mosque of Xi'an, one of the oldest mosques in China, originally built in 742 AD. Unlike other mosques, it does not have a dome. The mosque was built around ...