Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and commemorates the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. The holy month is expected to begin on the evening of February 17, 2026, and will last for 29 to 30 days. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food and water between sunrise and sunset, focusing on self-reflection and prayer.

Queens Republican Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is facing a firestorm from Democrats over social media posts she made calling for the “expulsion of Muslims” in the wake of the Bondi

In a post on social media, GOP Rep. Randy Fine called for the U.S. government to impose a travel ban on Muslims, suggesting that diversity around the world has "become suicidal."

“Islamist ideology is a direct threat to our freedom,” Gabbard told the audience at the summit organized by Turning Point USA, a nonprofit that advocates for conservatism among America's youth. It seeks, she said, "to create a global caliphate that governs us in America.”

The letter comes on the heels of the Council on American-Islamic Relations' response to Tulsi Gabbard's comments on Muslims in New Jersey.

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the first Muslim women in Congress, wants U.S. Rep. Randy Fine expelled for Islamophobic remarks. The Minnesota Democrat’s campaign sent out an email blast that called for Fine, an Atlantic Coast Republican, to be kicked out of the job he won in an April Special Election.

Nigeria's government has said armed groups target both Muslims and Christians, and U.S. claims that Christians face persecution do not represent the complex security situation and ignore efforts to safeguard religious freedom.

A NYC GOP Councilwoman ignited outrage over calling for Western nations to expel Muslims after an attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah.

In a rare occurrence, al-Qaida has issued a threat to China in connection with the atrocities on Uighur Muslims there. Atef al-Awlaki, the .

The Muslims held back and pushed members of the church as they struggled to make their way to prayer post for Christmas services.

Several politicians condemn the post that suggested "two-thirds of people find it difficult to live alongside Muslims".