Example Sentences

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Dzeko was six years old when the Bosnian War began in 1992, a conflict that cost the lives of around 80,000 fellow Bosnian Muslims.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The pilgrimage is a requirement for all Muslims to perform at least once in their life if they have the means.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of a region deeply shaken by the Iran war.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Renewed bombing during Hajj and the Eid al-Adha holiday that follows, when Muslims pray together and gather for meals, could be seen as provocative.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The frequency of incidents seemed tied, to some extent, to current events, to the general media profile of Muslims that week or month.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers