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More than two million Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage
August 20, 2018
More than two million Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage
More than two million Muslims from around the globe have converged in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to start this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. More than two million Muslims from around the globe have converged in…
UNAMA: Facts in the incident in Kabul educational center have now became clear
August 19, 2018
UNAMA: Facts in the incident in Kabul educational center have now became clear
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says the Mission has now verified that 40 students were killed and 67 others were injured, the majority of whom were Shia young women and men, in the deadly attack targeting an…
HRW skeptical of Myanmar inquiry into Rohingya abuses
August 19, 2018
HRW skeptical of Myanmar inquiry into Rohingya abuses
Human Rights Watch has warned that a panel set up by Myanmar to probe atrocities against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine state does not seem to be performing its task in a “serious and impartial” manner. Human Rights Watch…
Analyst: Saudis killed children to force Yemenis to submit
August 19, 2018
Analyst: Saudis killed children to force Yemenis to submit
The recent Saudi attack on a school bus full of children was an act of terror meant to force the Yemenis into submission, according to a military expert. The recent Saudi attack on a school bus full of…
Bahraini Shia Cleric freed after spending one year behind bars
August 19, 2018
Bahraini Shia Cleric freed after spending one year behind bars
Bahrain’s Shia cleric Sayyed Mohieldin Al-Mashaal walked out of prison on Wednesday after spending one year behind bars. Bahrain’s Shia cleric Sayyed Mohieldin Al-Mashaal walked out of prison on Wednesday after spending one year behind bars. Al-Mashaal was…
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark martyrdom anniversary
August 19, 2018
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark martyrdom anniversary
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic Centers in Islamic and non-Islamic countries are marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Baqir, peace be upon him. Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and…
Armed police rush to Birmingham mosque after thugs attack Muslims
August 18, 2018
Armed police rush to Birmingham mosque after thugs attack Muslims
Armed police were called to two mosques in Birmingham, Britain, after windows were smashed during evening prayers. Armed police were called to two mosques in Birmingham, Britain, after windows were smashed during evening prayers. There were initial fears…
Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over handshake refusal
August 18, 2018
Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over handshake refusal
The Swiss city of Lausanne blocked a Muslim couple’s bid to become Swiss nationals over their refusal to shake hands with members of the opposite sex. The Swiss city of Lausanne blocked a Muslim couple’s bid to become…
Los Angeles turns down funding for program targeting Muslims
August 18, 2018
Los Angeles turns down funding for program targeting Muslims
The office of the mayor of Los Angeles, USA turned down a $425,000 grant from the federal government for a program intended to counter violent extremism that has been criticized for targeting and vilifying Muslims, the mayor’s office said on…
UN experts call for release of top Bahraini campaigners
August 18, 2018
UN experts call for release of top Bahraini campaigners
UN human rights experts say Bahrain’s detention of prominent opposition figures and leading pro-democracy campaigners is unlawful and violates their right to freedom of expression. UN human rights experts say Bahrain’s detention of prominent opposition figures and leading…