HISTORY MADE. 🇺🇸 A record seven Muslim Americans have been elected to the United States Congress in the 2026 midterm elections — including the first Muslim senator in American history. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to serve in the Senate. Six Muslims have secured seats in the U.S. House of Representatives: Abdul El-Sayed — Michigan, U.S. Senate Rashida Tlaib — Michigan 12th Ilhan Omar — Minnesota 5th André Carson — Indiana 7th Lateefah Simon — California 12th Adam Hamawy — New Jersey 12th Darializa Avila Chevalier — New York 13th Aisha Wahab, who became the first Afghan American elected to Congress after winning an August special election in California’s 14th District, is also currently leading her race for a full two-year term. As of Wednesday afternoon, AP had not yet called the race. If Wahab wins, eight Muslims will be elected to serve in the next Congress. Muslim representation in Washington has reached a new record.

In the 1500s, a sultanate on the island of Sumatra asked the Ottomans for help across the Indian Ocean. The trade routes, the pilgrimage to Mecca, and a red flag with a crescent all tie into the story. Swipe to see what happened. Did you know this story? #ottomanempire #indonesia

📌 Shanghai Cooperation Organization spans 10 member states and more than 3.5B people 📈 Eurasian bloc covers 36M square kilometers, representing around one-quarter of global GDP and over 15% of international trade 📜 Founded in 2001 after emerging from ‘Shanghai Five,’ organization has expanded to include India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus, while Türkiye is a dialogue partner

#InPhotos: Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr as Ramadan ends. The festival marks the conclusion of a month of fasting and devotion, bringing families and communities together in prayer, feasting, and joy. #EidAlFitr #RamadanEnds #EidCelebration #GlobalMuslims #IndiaTodayGlobal

Thought the Middle East had the most Muslims? Think again! Indonesia alone has 242 million Muslims — more than the entire Middle East and North Africa region combined (which totals around 400–450 million across dozens of countries). Right behind are Pakistan (235M), India (213M), Bangladesh (150M+), and others, showing how South & Southeast Asia actually dominate the global picture, home to the largest concentrations of the world's 1.8+ billion Muslims.

🕌 Countries With the Most Muslims (% Population) 1. 🇮🇩 Indonesia - 242M (87.0%) 2. 🇵🇰 Pakistan - 235M (96.3%) 3. 🇮🇳 India - 213M (15.3%) 4. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh - 150M (91.0%) 5. 🇳🇬 Nigeria - 124M (53.5%) 6. 🇪🇬 Egypt - 104M (95%) 7. 🇮🇷 Iran - 88M (99.8%) 8. 🇹🇷 Turkey - 84M (97%) 9. 🇸🇩 Sudan - 46M (99%) 10. 🇩🇿 Algeria - 43M (98.0%) 11. 🇮🇶 Iraq - 40M (98%) 12. 🇦🇫 Afghanistan - 39M (99.7%) 13. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia - 37M (31.3%) 14. 🇲🇦 Morocco - 37M (99.0%) 15. 🇾🇪 Yemen - 31M (99.1%) 16. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia - 29M (92.7%) 17. 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan - 28M (88.0%) 18. 🇨🇳 China - 25M (1.4%) 19. 🇳🇪 Nigér - 25M (99.3%) 20. 🇹🇿 Tanzania - 22M (34.1%) 21. 🇲🇾 Malaysia - 21M (63.5%) 22. 🇲🇱 Mali - 20M (93.9%) 23. 🇸🇾 Syria - 20M (87.0%) 24. 🇸🇴 Somalia - 13M (99.8%) 📌 The data comes from two complementary sources: Pew Research, which tracks global religious affiliation, and the CIA World Factbook, which publishes national demographic splits. Countries With the Largest Muslim Populations: Islam is the world’s second-largest religion, with 1.8 billion Muslims dispersed across every continent. Due to data constraints, the most recent figures between 2020–2023 have been utilized, depending on availability per country. Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Muslim populations. Nigeria, already the continent’s most populous country, now counts over 124 million Muslims, comprising more than half its citizens. In North Africa, Egypt and Algeria each report that roughly 95-98% of their inhabitants identify as Muslim, reflecting centuries-old cultural and religious continuity.

Diabetes rates around the world: 1. 🇵🇰Pakistan: 30.8% 2. 🇰🇼Kuwait: 24.9% 8. 🇪🇬Egypt: 20.9% 10. 🇶🇦Qatar: 19.5% 12. 🇲🇾Malaysia: 19% 14. 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia: 18.7% 17. 🇲🇽Mexico: 16.9% 26. 🇹🇷Turkey: 14.5% 27. 🇧🇩Bangladesh: 14.2% 48. 🇱🇰Sri Lanka: 11.3% 53. 🇿🇦South Africa: 10.8% 54. 🇮🇶Iraq: 10.7% 55. 🇺🇸United States: 10.7% 56. 🇮🇩Indonesia: 10.6% 57. 🇨🇳China: 10.6% 60. 🇪🇸Spain: 10.3% 63. 🇹🇭Thailand: 9.7% 64. 🇮🇳India: 9.6% 71. 🇮🇷Iran: 9.1% 74. 🇵🇹Portugal: 9.1% 78. 🇧🇷Brazil: 8.8% 83. 🇳🇵Nepal: 8.7% 86. 🇰🇵North Korea: 8.6% 96. 🇨🇦Canada: 7.7% 107. 🇵🇭Philippines: 7.1% 113. 🇰🇷South Korea: 6.8% 116. 🇯🇵Japan: 6.6% 127. 🇦🇺Australia: 6.4% 129. 🇮🇹Italy: 6.4% 132. 🇬🇧United Kingdom: 6.3% 135. 🇳🇿New Zealand: 6.2% 139. 🇻🇳Vietnam: 6.1% 153. 🇷🇺Russia: 5.6% 162. 🇦🇷Argentina: 5.4% 165. 🇫🇷France: 5.3% 169. 🇪🇹Ethiopia: 5% 183. 🇰🇪Kenya: 4% 186. 🇳🇬Nigeria: 3.6% 📌 Percentage of people age 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes

Most Populous Countries in The World (August 2025) 1. 🇮🇳 India - 1,465,677,586 (1.47B) 2. 🇨🇳 China - 1,415,623,588 (1.42B) 3. 🇺🇸 United States - 347,538,693 (348M) 4. 🇮🇩 Indonesia - 286,035,530 (286M) 5. 🇵🇰 Pakistan - 255,219,554 (255M) 6. 🇳🇬 Nigeria - 238,251,907 (238M) 7. 🇧🇷 Brazil - 212,932,800 (213M) 8. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh - 176,002,683 (176M) 9. 🇷🇺 Russia - 143,876,305 (144M) 10. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia - 135,983,125 (136M) 11. 🇲🇽 Mexico - 132,107,942 (132M) 12. 🇯🇵 Japan - 123,007,892 (123M) 13. 🇪🇬 Egypt - 118,638,206 (119M) 14. 🇵🇭 Philippines - 116,926,846 (117M) 15. 🇨🇩 DR Congo - 113,367,106 (113M) 16. 🇻🇳 Vietnam - 101,689,007 (102M) 17. 🇮🇷 Iran - 92,543,805 (92M) 18. 🇹🇷 Turkey - 87,716,710 (88M) 19. 🇩🇪 Germany - 84,004,876 (84M) 20. 🇹🇭 Thailand - 71,612,755 (72M) 21. 🇹🇿 Tanzania - 70,801,979 (71M) 22. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom - 69,609,918 (70M) 23. 🇫🇷 France - 66,665,565 (67M) 24. 🇿🇦 South Africa - 64,849,940 (65M) 25. 🇮🇹 Italy - 59,117,339 (59M) 26. 🇰🇪 Kenya - 57,680,076 (58M) 27. 🇲🇲 Myanmar - 54,900,269 (55M) 28. 🇨🇴 Colombia - 53,500,821 (54M) 29. 🇰🇷 South Korea - 51,659,659 (52M) 30. 🇸🇩 Sudan - 51,821,910 (52M) 31. 🇺🇬 Uganda - 51,562,757 (52M) 32. 🇪🇸 Spain - 47,886,966 (48M) 33. 🇩🇿 Algeria - 47,520,822 (48M) 34. 🇮🇶 Iraq - 47,151,180 (47M) 35. 🇦🇷 Argentina - 45,873,616 (46M) 36. 🇦🇫 Afghanistan - 43,999,045 (44M) 37. 🇾🇪 Yemen - 41,927,208 (42M) 38. 🇨🇦 Canada - 40,180,416 (40M) 39. 🇦🇴 Angola - 39,187,953 (39M) 40. 🇲🇦 Morocco - 38,479,712 (38M) 41. 🇵🇱 Poland - 38,080,709 (38M) 42. 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan - 37,146,431 (37M) 43. 🇲🇾 Malaysia - 36,036,035 (36M) 44. 🇲🇿 Mozambique - 35,760,667 (36M) 45. 🇬🇭 Ghana - 35,150,102 (35M) 46. 🇵🇪 Peru - 34,626,633 (35M) 47. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia - 34,647,916 (35M) 48. 🇲🇬 Madagascar - 32,842,738 (33M) 49. 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire - 32,813,785 (33M) 50. 🇨🇲 Cameroon - 29,978,049 (30M)

🌟 Hyderabad'ın ikonik mücevheri Charminar'ın güzelliğini keşfedin! 🕌 1591'de inşa edilen bu çarpıcı anıt Hint-İslam mimarisi ve zengin tarihin bir harmanıdır. Gece ya da gündüz, Charminar'ın cazibesi asla solmaz! Her gezgin için mutlaka ziyaret edilmesi gereken bir yer. ✨📸 #Charminar #HyderabadHeritage #IndiaVibes #HistoricBeauty #TravelIndia #ArchitectureLovers

Did you know that Australia’s Highway 1 is not just the longest national highway in the country, but also one of the longest in the world? Spanning an extraordinary 14,500 kilometers (9,009 miles), this iconic highway forms a loop around the entire continent, connecting all of Australia’s major coastal cities. Traveling along this route, you’ll experience breathtaking views that range from rugged coastlines and pristine beaches to lush rainforests and arid outback landscapes. As you journey along Highway 1, you’ll pass through world-famous cities like Sydney, where the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge await; Melbourne, known for its vibrant arts scene and coffee culture; Brisbane, with its riverside parks and lively cultural precincts; Perth, where you can enjoy stunning sunsets over the Indian Ocean; and Adelaide, the gateway to some of the world’s best wine regions. Known as the "National Highway" or simply "The One," this vast road network is vital for connecting Australia’s coastal regions and urban centers. But it’s more than just a transportation route—it’s a road that tells the story of Australia’s diverse geography and rich cultural heritage. For travelers, Highway 1 is the ultimate road trip, offering a unique way to explore the vast and varied landscapes of Australia. Whether you’re stopping to surf at a secluded beach, hike through a national park, or discover the history and culture of a new city, each segment of Highway 1 offers its own adventure. This highway is a journey in itself, a pathway to discovering the natural beauty and cultural richness that make Australia a truly unique destination. Source: Teachers Travelers