| First event | 2005  Mecca |
|---|---|
| Occur every | Four years |
| Last event | 2021  Konya |
| Most successful team(s) | Men Algeria Saudi Arabia Qatar(1 Title) Women  Azerbaijan Turkey(1 Title) |
Handball at the Islamic Solidarity Games was introduced for men at the first edition in 2005 Islamic Solidarity Games held in Mecca. Women's handball competition was introduced at the fourth edition of 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games held in Baku.