A mass gathering of Muslims will take place later this week to pray for New Year peace and at the same timeo tell the world that Islam does not propagate violence.

 The deposed Palestinian government in Gaza said yesterday that it is conducting a serious contacts with the Egyptian side, the United Nations and the international Red Cross to secure the return of pilgrims who performed the Haj rituals in Makkah to their homes in the Gaza Strip.

 Tension prevailed in Dharapuram, India after a slice of pork was found inside a mosque at Kannan Nagar near the by-pass road in Dharapuram, India.

 Kuwait International Bank (KIB) has donated to the Endowment of Holy Quran Centers at the Ministry of Religious Endowment (Awqaf), in contribution to the promotion of religious awareness among the young generation and reinforcement of Islamic restraint.

 John Deady, a designated surrogate for Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign, and a leader of "Veterans for Rudy," was caught on video making some jaw-dropping comments about Muslims.

A number of internationally renowned Muslim educators and artists are to take part in the Doha Academy's 5th Educational Conference entitled: 'Innovative Approaches in Education'.

Marshall supervisors have approved plans for the construction of a mosque in the township.