Lebanon

Kuwait-Based Imam Mahdi Hussainiya Commemorates Poignant Anniversary of Entry of Caravan of Ahl al‑Bayt Captives to Damascus ———————— The Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) Hussainiya, a center affiliated with the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Kuwait, organized…

Muslim Women Describe Hijab as Empowering Amid Public Misconceptions ……………….. Muslim women attending the UK’s largest Islamic convention have described wearing the hijab as an empowering and personal choice, countering public perceptions revealed in a recent national survey, The Independent…

Anti-Mosque Protests in Furness Draw Criticism Over Racism Allegations —————————– Protests against the construction of a new mosque in Cumbria’s Furness area have sparked controversy, with local leaders condemning opposition as racist, Iqna reported. The £2.5 million South Lakes Islamic…

Lebanon Faces Severe Drought as Litani River Water Levels Hit Historic Low ………………….. Lebanon’s largest reservoir, Lake Qaraoun, has drastically shrunk as water levels in the Litani River reached historic lows, Reuters reported. Experts describe this as the worst drought…

Jordan Launches 3,000 Summer Quran Memorization Centers ———————————— In a recent announcement, Jordan’s Minister of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Sacred Places, Muhammad Al-Khalilah, revealed the opening of 3,000 summer Quran memorization centers for both boys and girls across the country,…

Lebanese Army Captures Senior Islamic State Leader “Qasoura” in Major Raid —————————— The Lebanese army announced the arrest of a senior Islamic State (IS) leader known as “Qasoura” following extensive intelligence and surveillance operations, The New Arab reported. The operation…

Ashura Procession in Leicester Honors Legacy of Imam Hussain ……………… Hundreds of Shia Muslims in Leicester, UK, are set to mark Ashura with a solemn procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad,…

Muna Malik Becomes First Muslim Woman Elected to Guernsey Parliament ………………….. In a historic political milestone for the British Channel Island of Guernsey, Muna Malik has been elected to the island’s local parliament, becoming its first Muslim woman representative. Garnering…

UK bill sparks outrage over protection of religious insults under free speech …………….. A proposed bill in the UK Parliament has drawn sharp criticism from Muslim and human rights groups, as it seeks to shield individuals from prosecution for actions…

Madagascar: Ahl al-Bayt Center Celebrates Heavenly Marriage of Imam Ali and Sayyida Fatima (peace be upon them both) ——————- A magnificent ceremony was held at the Ahlul Bayt Center in Mahajanga, Madagascar, to commemorate the auspicious marriage anniversary of Amir…