Islam
A Far-Right, Anti-Islam Firebrand Just Won the Dutch Elections
The shock victory of Geert Wilders, a notorious critic of Islam, has been welcomed by anti-immigration populists across Europe.
How I Reclaimed My Relationship with Ramadan
“What changed was finding... feminist and queer religious leaders who’ve been questioning sexist interpretations of the Qur’an and proposing new ones.”
Family, Prayer and Food: Intimate Photos of Ramadan and Eid
Belgian-Moroccan photographer Mous Lamrabat captures candid moments of his family’s daily life during Ramadan.
Young Iranians Are Fighting Back Against Iran’s Morality Police For the First Time
Iranian authorities blame the “enemies of Islam” for nationwide demonstrations but the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody has galvanised a generation.
Man Arrested in Mecca for Going on Pilgrimage ‘For the Queen’s Soul’
Saudi cops said the Yemeni man was arrested by the holiest site in Islam for holding a sign saying “May Allah grant her a place in heaven.”
Photos of a Procession That Unites Islam’s Often-Conflicted Branches
In Pakistan’s Shah Jeewna, a Muharram procession historically led by Shia Muslims is led by both Shia and Sunni Muslims.
Albuquerque Cops Arrest Man in Killings of Muslim Men, Citing ‘Interpersonal Conflict’
"The environment of fear is gone," the brother of one victim told VICE News following the arrest. Police have charged a man with two murders and are looking into links into two more deaths.
Albuquerque Police Arrest ‘Primary Suspect’ in Killings of Muslim Men
Three men were shot dead in the last several weeks.
Police Are Looking for Someone Killing Muslim Men in Albuquerque
"The victims were ambushed with no warning, fired on, and killed," police said. While authorities don't have a suspect yet, they have released an image of a car linked to the attacks.
Intense Policing and a Hijab Ban: Why People Fear Le Pen Will Win
The French town of Perpignan is the biggest town run by Le Pen's far-right National Rally. VICE World News spoke to migrants about their fears ahead of Sunday's election.
We Spoke to the Teenager Who Faced Off With Hindu Supremacists in India’s Growing Hijab Ban
An obscure dress code is turning colleges into religious battlefields, with young Muslim women facing the brunt in the world’s largest democracy.
Swedish Cartoonist Who Depicted Muhammad With Dog’s Body Dies in Car Crash
An investigation is underway after Lars Vilks died when the police car he was travelling in collided with a truck in southern Sweden, also killing two protection officers.