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Islamic Groups Condemn Anti-Muslim Opposition to Proposed Mosque in New Mexico ———————————————– Opposition to the construction of a proposed mosque in the U.S. state of New Mexico has drawn criticism from Islamic organizations and civil rights advocates, who are calling…

Iraqi Football Association Asks FIFA to Allow Black Shirt Against Senegal to Mark Ashura ———————————– The Iraqi Football Association has submitted an official request to FIFA seeking permission for Iraq’s national team to wear black shirts during its upcoming match…

Shia Rights Watch Reports Anti-Shia Violations Across Seven Countries in May 2026 ———————————————— Shia Rights Watch reported a series of human rights violations against Shia Muslims in May 2026, covering incidents in the United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bahrain, Lebanon,…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Eid al-Ghadir Is One of Greatest Days in Islamic History ————————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may his shadow endure, affirmed that Eid Allah al-Akbar, Eid al-Ghadir al-Aghar, is one of the greatest days in Islamic…

Shia Scholars in India Emphasize Promoting Culture of Wilayah, Justice, and Islamic Guidance on Eid al-Ghadir —————————————— Shia Muslims in India marked the blessed occasion of Eid al-Ghadir by holding Friday and congregational prayers, celebrations, and religious programs in various…

UN Offers Condolences to Iraqi People Over Passing of Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Muhammad Ishaq al-Fayyad ——————————- The United Nations has offered its condolences over the passing of Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Muhammad Ishaq al-Fayyad, expressing sympathy to the religious authorities and…

FreeMuslim Urges Protecting Nature on World Environment Day as Shared Human, Moral Responsibility ————————– The International Nonviolence Organization, FreeMuslim Inc., issued a statement marking World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, stressing the importance of strengthening environmental awareness and…

Shia Communities Mark Eid al-Ghadir with Celebrations in Australia, Afghanistan, Cambodia, and India ———————————————- Shia communities in several countries marked Eid Allah al-Akbar, Eid al-Ghadir, with religious and cultural programs highlighting the event of Ghadir Khumm, the values of Wilayah,…

Intolerance Toward Muslims Rises in Japan as Community Nearly Doubles ————————————- Discrimination and hostility toward Muslims in Japan are rising as the country’s Muslim population grows, according to observers and community members cited by Kyodo News. Muslims in Japan, including…

WHO, Africa CDC Launch $518M Ebola Response Plan Amid Fast-Spreading Outbreak —————————- The World Health Organization and Africa CDC have launched a $518 million Ebola response plan to contain a rapidly expanding Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…