Islam World

Taliban Imposes New Restrictions on Muharram Mourning Ceremonies in Afghanistan ———————————— The Supreme Council for the Regulation of Religious Affairs in Afghanistan, established in coordination with the Taliban, has issued a set of new restrictions on holding mourning ceremonies during…

Muslim Community Alarmed After Suspected Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh ————————————————— Muslim organizations in Scotland and across the UK have voiced alarm after five men were injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh, warning that rising anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric is…

Al-Khalifa Regime Imposes Restrictions on Muharram Mourning Ceremonies in Bahrain ——————————- Bahraini authorities have prevented the holding of Husseini mourning rituals in parts of the country, al-Wefaq reported citing local sources. According to this report, the Al Khalifa regime continues…

Five Injured in Suspected Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh ————————————————— Five men were injured in a series of violent incidents in Edinburgh that authorities are treating as suspected anti-Muslim attacks. Police Scotland said the attacks took place on Friday evening across…

Shia Community in Southern Lebanon Welcomes Representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi ——————————————- Shia residents of the town of Anqoun in southern Lebanon welcomed Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen Sheikh Jalal Maash, representative of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah…

Shia Communities Worldwide Mark Muharram With Mourning Ceremonies and Service Programs ——————————————————— Shia communities across Iraq, Russia, the United States, Tanzania and Madagascar have begun Muharram mourning ceremonies, with governments, Islamic centers and local communities preparing religious, security and service…

RSF Reports Mass Exodus of Afghan Journalists Since Fall of Kabul ———————————– Reporters Without Borders has reported a large-scale exodus of Afghan journalists since the fall of Kabul on August 15, 2021, saying 677 Afghan media workers have been forced…

Seven Killed, Others Injured in Twin Blasts in Northwestern Pakistan ————————————————— Seven people were killed and three others injured on Saturday in two separate explosions targeting civilians in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local authorities said. Bannu district police chief…

Punjab Tightens Monitoring for Muharram Security ———————————- Punjab Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order Khawaja Salman Rafique said the provincial government has implemented strict security and monitoring measures to ensure peace during Muharram-ul-Haram across Punjab.…

Nabatieh Shia Community Marks Muharram Amid Israeli Strikes and Ruins ——————————— Lebanon’s Shia community in Nabatieh marked the opening days of Muharram amid renewed Israeli strikes, shattered buildings and the grief of recent losses. Lebanon’s civil defense agency said ongoing…