Iran

AISPLB seeks Sachar Committee-style panel to assess Shia Muslims’ condition ————————————————– The All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has urged the central government to establish a committee similar to the 2005 Sachar Committee to study the socio-economic status of…

Islam Becomes Finland’s Third Most-Taught Religion in Schools …………… Islam has become the third most-taught religion in Finnish schools, reflecting growing interest in Islamic values and education, according to Finland’s Statistics Authority. The report shows that in 2024, over 4%…

Pakistan-Taliban Border Tensions Escalate; Islamabad Calls for Afghan People’s Freedom —————————————— Border clashes between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani forces have intensified, prompting a strongly-worded statement from Islamabad demanding the freedom of the Afghan people and the establishment of a…

Turkey, Iran, and Pakistan Lead in 2024 ISC World Islamic Universities Ranking ————————————- The Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has released its 2024 World Islamic Universities Ranking, highlighting the growing research output and academic performance of universities across the…

35-Year-Old Mummified Fetus Removed from 71-Year-Old Woman in Iran ———————————————- Iranian surgeons have successfully removed a mummified fetus that had remained in the body of a 71-year-old woman for over 35 years. This rare medical procedure has garnered widespread attention…

Iranian Weightlifter Alireza Nasiri Displays Religious Flag on World Podium —————————————————– Nineteen-year-old Iranian weightlifter Alireza Nasiri achieved a silver medal finish at the World Championships last night. Following the medal ceremony, Nasiri displayed his religious devotion by placing a flag…

Canada’s Second Largest Public School Board Marks Islamic Heritage Month with Special Display ………………… Canada’s second-largest public school board, the Peel District School Board (PDSB), is commemorating Islamic Heritage Month with educational displays honoring prominent figures from the global Islamic…

Iran Approves Plan to Remove Four Zeros from National Currency …………. Iran’s parliament on Sunday approved a bill to amend the country’s monetary law, removing four zeros from the national currency in an effort to simplify transactions and curb the…

Northside Islamic Center Plans Modern Mosque in San Antonio ……………. The Northside Islamic Center in San Antonio, Texas, has unveiled plans to build a modern mosque covering 33,000 square feet to serve the growing Muslim population in the city’s northern…

Gujarat Court Approves Partial Demolition of 400-Year-Old Mosque ……………… The Gujarat High Court has approved the partial demolition of a 400-year-old mosque in Saraspur, Ahmedabad, to allow a government road expansion project. The decision follows a petition by the Mansa…