International Day To Combat Islamophobia

Worldwide annual observance

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International Day To Combat Islamophobia

Official name| International Day To Combat Islamophobia
Observed by| Worldwide
Liturgical color| Green
Type| United Nations Declaration
Observances| International
Date| 15 March
Next time| 15 March 2025 (2025-03-15)
Frequency| Annual
Related to| Islam

International Day To Combat Islamophobia is an international observance designated by United Nations in 2022,[1][2] taking place on 15 March every year worldwide to counter Islamophobia. The date was chosen as the anniversary of the mass shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, in which 51 people were killed during Friday prayer in 2019.

## Background

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Islam is the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity, with about 1.8 billion followers - about 25% of the world population.[3] Islamophobia is the unreasonable dislike or fear of, and prejudice against, Muslims or Islam.[4][5]

Throughout history, various incidences of ethnic cleansing and suppression of Muslims have occurred around the world, such as the Circassian genocide, the Srebrenica massacre, and the Sabra and Shatila massacre, and ongoing conflicts include the Rohingya, Uyghur, and Palestine conflicts.[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'. It was suggested by Chairman of PTI Imran Khan[9][10][11]

## See also

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* World Hijab Day

## 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. ^ "'Landmark resolution': UNGA declares March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia". Dawn. APP. 15 March 2022.
3. ^ Vaughan, Don. "What Is the Most Widely Practiced Religion in the World?". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
4. ^ "What is Islamophobia". BBC Newsround. 19 June 2017.
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. ^ "General Assembly Unanimously Adopts Texts on Combating Islamophobia, Protecting Rangelands, Tackling Difficulties for Widows, Bicycles as Public Transportation". United Nations General Assembly (Press release). 15 March 2022.
10. ^ "UN makes March 15 International Day to Combat Islamophobia". Arab News. 15 March 2022.
11. ^ "What is Islamophobia, By BBC".

## External links

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* Official website

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* Escondido (March 2019)
* Poway (April 2019)
* El Paso (August 2019)
* Bærum (August 2019)
* Halle (October 2019)
* London (June 2021)
* Singapore (March 2021)
* Eslöv (August 2021)
* Buffalo (May 2022)
* Bratislava (October 2022)
* Colorado Springs (November 2022)
* Jacksonville (August 2023)

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* Christchurch Call to Action Summit
* Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019
* International Day To Combat Islamophobia

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* Al Noor Mosque
* Linwood Islamic Centre
* Atta Elayyan

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* 2011 Norway attacks
* 2017 Stockholm truck attack
* 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings
* 8chan
* Philip Arps
* Far-right terrorism in Australia
* Great Replacement conspiracy theory
* Gun law in New Zealand
* Right-wing terrorism
* Martin Sellner
* Richard Sivell
* Serbia Strong
* White genocide conspiracy theory

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