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'''International Day To Combat [[Islamophobia]]''' is an [[international observance]] designated by [[United Nations]] in 2022,<ref>{{cite news |title=General Assembly Unanimously Adopts Texts on Combating Islamophobia, Protecting Rangelands, Tackling Difficulties for Widows, Bicycles as Public Transportation |url=https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/ga12408.doc.htm |access-date=20 April 2022 |website=[[United Nations]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=UN Designated March 15 as International Day To Combat Islamophobia |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1680128 |work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]}}</ref> taking place on '''15 March''' each year in 140 countries worldwide. The purpose of observing this day is to show the true face of [[Islam]] to those who hate [[Islam]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=True Face Of Islam, Stop Islamophobia |url=https://www.ifyc.org/content/true-face-islam}}</ref>
'''International Day To Combat [[Islamophobia]]''' is an [[international observance]] designated by [[United Nations]] in 2022,<ref>{{cite news |title=General Assembly Unanimously Adopts Texts on Combating Islamophobia, Protecting Rangelands, Tackling Difficulties for Widows, Bicycles as Public Transportation |url=https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/ga12408.doc.htm |access-date=20 April 2022 |website=[[United Nations]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=UN Designated March 15 as International Day To Combat Islamophobia |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1680128 |work=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]}}</ref> taking place on '''15 March''' every year in 140 countries worldwide. The date, March 15, was chosen as it is the anniversary of the [[Christchurch mosque shootings]], in which 51 people were martyred during [[Friday prayer]].


== Background ==
== Background ==


Islam is the second largest religion in the world after [[Christianity]], with more than 2 billion followers representing 24.9 % of world population.<ref>{{Cite encyclopedia |title=Most Practiced Religion |url=https://www.britannica.com/story/what-is-the-most-widely-practiced-religion-in-the-world |encyclopedia=[[Encyclopædia Britannica]]}}</ref> [[Islamophobia]] is the fear of, hatred of, or prejudice against Islam or its followers called Muslims.<ref>{{Cite news |title=What is Islamophobia, By BBC |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/40324678.amp#aoh=16474358563746&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s}}</ref>
[[Islam]] is the second largest religion in the world after [[Christianity]], with 1.9 billion followers representing 24.9% of world population.<ref>{{Cite encyclopedia |title=Most Practiced Religion |url=https://www.britannica.com/story/what-is-the-most-widely-practiced-religion-in-the-world |encyclopedia=[[Encyclopædia Britannica]]}}</ref> [[Islamophobia]] is the unreasonable dislike or fear of, and prejudice against, [[Muslims]] or Islam.<ref>{{Cite news |title=What is Islamophobia, By BBC |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/40324678.amp#aoh=16474358563746&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Cambridge Dictionary Islamophobia |url=https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/islamophobia}}</ref>


Throughout history, many incidences of ethnic cleansing of Muslims were reported across the world, most notably the [[Rwandan Genocide]], the [[Srebrenica Massacre]], the [[Sabra and Shatila massacre]], the [[2002 Gujarat riots]] and the ongoing [[Rohingya Genocide]] and [[Uighur genocide]]. Mosques are being demolished and Islamic dressings like [[hijab]] are being banned in many countries. Islamophobia escalated after the attack on the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]], which caused great distress to Muslims in [[Europe]] and the [[United States]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Impact of 9/11 attack on Muslims |url=https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/09/muslim-americans-reflect-on-the-impact-of-9-11/}}</ref>
Throughout history, many incidences of ethnic cleansing of Muslims were reported across the world, most notably the [[Circassian genocide]], the [[Srebrenica massacre]], the [[Sabra and Shatila massacre]], and the ongoing [[Rohingya Genocide|Rohingya]], [[Persecution of Uyghurs in China|Uyghur]], and [[Palestinian genocide accusation|Palestine]] genocides.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-07-12 |title=U.S. cites China, Myanmar, Ethiopia in genocide report |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-cites-china-myanmar-ethiopia-in-genocide-report/article35291345.ece |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214125903/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-cites-china-myanmar-ethiopia-in-genocide-report/article35291345.ece |archive-date= Feb 14, 2023 }}</ref> Islamophobia escalated after the [[September 11 attacks]], which caused great distress to Muslims in [[Europe]] and the [[United States]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mineo |first=Liz |date=2021-09-09 |title=Muslim Americans reflect on the impact of 9/11 |url=https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/09/muslim-americans-reflect-on-the-impact-of-9-11/ |website=Harvard Gazette |language=en-US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123233819/https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/09/muslim-americans-reflect-on-the-impact-of-9-11/ |archive-date= Jan 23, 2024 }}</ref>


[[File:UN should declare an 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia - Prime Minister Imran Khan at -UNGA U4vIBxMGdT0.webm|thumb|right|Addressing the general debate of [[Seventy-fifth session of the United Nations General Assembly]], the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, [[Imran Khan]] first time suggested an international day to combat Islamophobia<ref>{{cite news |title=Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan warns of rising Islamophobia |url=https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/09/1073782 |website=un.news.org |access-date=18 April 2022 |publisher=UN News |date=25 September 2020}}</ref>]]
[[File:UN should declare an 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia - Prime Minister Imran Khan at UNGA.webm|thumb|right|In 2020, addressing the general debate of [[Seventy-fifth session of the United Nations General Assembly]], the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, [[Imran Khan]] first time suggested an international day to combat Islamophobia<ref>{{cite news |title=Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan warns of rising Islamophobia |url=https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/09/1073782 |website=un.news.org |access-date=18 April 2022 |publisher=UN News |date=25 September 2020}}</ref>]]


== Official Recognization ==
== Official recognition ==


On 15 March 2022, the [[United Nations General Assembly]] adopted a resolution by consensus which was introduced by [[Pakistan]] on behalf of the [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation]] that proclaimed March 15 as 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia'.<ref>{{Cite news |title=March 15, International Day To Combat Islamophobia |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2347899/international-day-against-islamophobia-to-be-observed-today |work=[[The Express Tribune]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=UN Designated March 15 as International Day To Combat Islamophobia |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2348100/pm-felicitates-muslim-world-as-march-15-declared-islamophobia-day |work=The Express Tribune |date=15 March 2022}}</ref>
On 15 March 2022, the [[United Nations General Assembly]] adopted a resolution by consensus which was introduced by [[Munir Akram]], Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, on behalf of the [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation]] that proclaimed March 15 as 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia'.<ref>{{Cite news |title=March 15, International Day To Combat Islamophobia |url=https://press.un.org/en/2022/ga12408.doc.htm |work=[[UNGA text on combating Islamophobia]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=UN makes March 15 International Day to Combat Islamophobia |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/2043146/amp |work=Arab News |date=15 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=What is Islamophobia, By BBC |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/40324678.amp#aoh=16474358563746&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==


*[[Haya Day]]
*[[World Hijab Day]]
*[[World Hijab Day]]


== References ==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 02:49, 30 August 2024

International Day To Combat Islamophobia
Official nameInternational Day To Combat Islamophobia
Observed byWorldwide
Liturgical colorGreen
TypUnited Nations Declaration
ObservancesInternational
Date15 March
Next time15 March 2025 (2025-03-15)
FrequencyAnnual
Related toIslam

International Day To Combat Islamophobia is an international observance designated by United Nations in 2022,[1][2] taking place on 15 March every year in 140 countries worldwide. The date, March 15, was chosen as it is the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque shootings, in which 51 people were martyred during Friday prayer.

Background

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Islam is the second largest religion in the world after Christianity, with 1.9 billion followers representing 24.9% of world population.[3] Islamophobia is the unreasonable dislike or fear of, and prejudice against, Muslims or Islam.[4][5]

Throughout history, many incidences of ethnic cleansing of Muslims were reported across the world, most notably the Circassian genocide, the Srebrenica massacre, the Sabra and Shatila massacre, and the ongoing Rohingya, Uyghur, and Palestine genocides.[6] Islamophobia escalated after the September 11 attacks, which caused great distress to Muslims in Europe and the United States.[7]

In 2020, addressing the general debate of Seventy-fifth session of the United Nations General Assembly, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan first time suggested an international day to combat Islamophobia[8]

Official recognition

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On 15 March 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by consensus which was introduced by Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation that proclaimed March 15 as 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia'.[9][10][11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "General Assembly Unanimously Adopts Texts on Combating Islamophobia, Protecting Rangelands, Tackling Difficulties for Widows, Bicycles as Public Transportation". United Nations. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  2. ^ "UN Designated March 15 as International Day To Combat Islamophobia". Dawn.
  3. ^ "Most Practiced Religion". Encyclopædia Britannica.
  4. ^ "What is Islamophobia, By BBC".
  5. ^ "Cambridge Dictionary Islamophobia".
  6. ^ "U.S. cites China, Myanmar, Ethiopia in genocide report". The Hindu. 12 July 2021. Archived from the original on 14 February 2023.
  7. ^ Mineo, Liz (9 September 2021). "Muslim Americans reflect on the impact of 9/11". Harvard Gazette. Archived from the original on 23 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan warns of rising Islamophobia". un.news.org. UN News. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  9. ^ "March 15, International Day To Combat Islamophobia". UNGA text on combating Islamophobia.
  10. ^ "UN makes March 15 International Day to Combat Islamophobia". Arab News. 15 March 2022.
  11. ^ "What is Islamophobia, By BBC".
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