Iran

New book on Shi’a community in Pakistan released in holy city of Karbala ………………. A new book documenting the Shi’a community in Pakistan has been released in the holy city of Karbala. Titled “The Shi’a in Pakistan”, the work is…

Nine killed in courthouse raid in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province, Iranian media report ———————————- At least nine people were killed in an armed attack on a courthouse in Zahedan, Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, Arab News reported. The attackers, from the Jaish Al-Adl…

Tehran Faces Severe Water Crisis as Relocation Looms ……………. Tehran’s worsening water crisis may force the relocation of its 15 million residents, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on Thursday. Speaking to local media, Pezeshkian said the capital is “almost out…

Over 40,000 Muslims Gather in UK for One of Europe’s Largest Spiritual Events …………………. More than 40,000 Muslims from over 100 countries have gathered in Alton, Hampshire, for one of Europe’s largest annual Islamic conventions. The three-day event, held from…

UAE Begins Deporting Afghan Refugees Back to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan …………………… The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has commenced deporting Afghan refugees to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, Reuters reported. This action follows despite former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent commitment to assist Afghan asylum…

Tehran Government Offices to Close Amid Severe Heat Wave ……………….. Due to an intense heat wave and energy conservation efforts, government offices, banks, and businesses in Iran’s capital, Tehran, will close on Wednesday, state media reported. Temperatures in the capital…

Global Halal Food Market to More Than Double by 2035, Reaching $3.8 Trillion —————————————- The global halal food market is projected to grow from USD 1.5 trillion in 2025 to USD 3.8 trillion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth…

Pakistan: Jamiat Organizes Seminar on Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) ——————— On the occasion of Muharram Al-Haram, Islami Jamiat Talba at the University of Karachi held a seminar titled “Shahadat e Imam Hussain (peace be upon him),” Shiite News…

British Muslims Celebrate Strong Faith-Charity Bond at Muslim Charities Convention ———————————– British Muslims continue to demonstrate a profound connection between faith and charitable giving, contributing £200 million annually to various causes, a recent convention highlighted as reported by Religion Media…

Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Releasing Rats Outside Sheffield Mosque —————————– A 66-year-old man, Edmund Fowler from Sheffield, has been given an 18-week suspended prison sentence after admitting to racially aggravated harassment involving the release of rats outside Sheffield Grand…