Pakistan-origin UK man appeals against blasphemy death sentence

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 02:44

Blasphemy is an extremely sensitive issue in Islamic Pakistan and insulting the Prophet Mohammed can carry the death penalty.

Indian, Pakistani soldiers greet each other on Milad-un-Nabi

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 07:14

Srinagar: Indian and Pakistan soldiers on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday greeted each other on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi or the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed.

At least 17 dead in Nigeria market blast

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 22:52

At least 17 people were killed on Tuesday when an explosion ripped through a busy market in a mostly Muslim city in northeast Nigeria.

Security beefed up in Pakistan on Eid Milad-un-Nabi

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 11:51

Security was beefed up and mobile phone services were suspended in most parts of Pakistan on Tuesday in a bid to prevent any untoward activity on Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed, a media report said.

Fireworks injure hundreds in Libya religious feast

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 23:27

Nearly 650 people were wounded during the night by exploding fireworks in the Libyan capital, where Muslims were celebrating the birth of the Prophet Mohammed.

President, vice president greet nation on Milad-un-Nabi

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 16:57

President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari Friday greeted the nation ahead of Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed.

Young Muslim in Mauritania convicted for criticising prophet Mohammed

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 01:51

A young Muslim man in Mauritania is facing a possible death sentence after being convicted of apostasy and jailed for having written an article criticising the prophet Mohammed, a judicial source said on Monday.

Shiites pack Iraq shrine city for mourning rituals

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 16:22

Shiites from around Iraq and the world flooded the shrine city of Karbala on Tuesday for the peak of annual Arbaeen mourning rituals amid tight security after attacks killed dozens.

Stage set for Prophet Mohammed’s birthday celebrat

Last Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013, 15:57

The Prophet was born in 570 AD in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) and breathed his last in 632 AD at the age of 62, leaving a profound impression of his teachings on the world.