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I knew Amin Abdullah, the hero of the San Diego mosque shooting
It doesn’t surprise me at all that he gave his life saving the lives of others. He was a true American Muslim.
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Who was Amin Abdullah, the ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego shooting?
Tributes have poured in for the guard, who was among the three people killed in the shooting at the San Diego mosque.
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Child survivor of San Diego mosque shooting describes ordeal
A boy who survived the San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people has described seeing ‘bad stuff’.
Published On 19 May 2026
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San Diego mosque shooting: What we know about the victims and the attackers
Authorities said the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
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Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime
Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime.
Published On 19 May 2026
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Indian court declares another historical mosque a temple
An Indian High Court has ruled that the medieval Kamal Maula mosque is a temple originally dedicated to a Hindu goddess.
Published On 18 May 2026
Gunmen kill 3 people at San Diego Islamic centre in suspected hate crime
‘We are considering this a hate crime until it’s not,’ San Diego police chief says, adding that both shooters are dead.
‘Hindu order runs India’: Court declares another medieval mosque a temple
The Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that the historic Kamal Maula mosque is a temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess.
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When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage
Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25.
Kathy Fain from Longview, Texas, sings the National Anthem during 'Rededicate 250', a prayer gathering on May 17 [Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo]
Thousands of participants were expected at the National Mall to participate in the 'Rededicate 250' event, part of the Trump administration's plans to mark the country's 250th anniversary. [AFP]
The 'Rededicate 250' event featured speeches, remarks and musical performances from artists like singer-songwriter Chris Tomlin and the United States Navy Band. [Seth Herald/Reuters]
The prayer rally attracted criticism, even from some faith leaders, who warned it was a 'political rally' in the guise of a faith service. [Seth Herald/Reuters]
Other critics warned that the government-sponsored rally eroded the separation between church and state required under the US Constitution. [Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo]
Political leaders from within Trump's political orbit spoke at the event or recorded video statements, including Secretary of State Rubio. [Eric Lee/Reuters]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared a video that was aired at the prayer event, sharing a story about the first US president, George Washington. [Eric Lee/Reuters]
Senator Tim Scott used his remarks to link the US civil rights movement to the tradition of faith in the Black community. [Eric Lee/Reuters]
One attendee used his T-shirt to pay tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September. [AFP]
According to the Pew Research Center, some 17 percent of US adults believe Christianity should be named the official religion of the country. [AFP]
But a majority of Americans, 54 percent, still believe in the separation of church and state, according to the Pew Research Center. [Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo]
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