Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy

The Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy began after the Danish newspaper published 12 editorial cartoons on 30 September 2005. Islam has a strong tradition of aniconism, and it is considered highly blasphemous in most Islamic traditions to visually depict Muhammad. The issue received prominent media attention in some Muslim-majority countries, leading to protests across the world in late January and early...