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Resumption of daily meetings of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Qom
August 4, 2020
Resumption of daily meetings of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Qom
After pausing for several months due to the Corona pandemic, the daily meetings of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, with Islamic seminary students After pausing for several months due to the Corona pandemic,…
Denmark’s mosques and Husseiniyahs reopen with preventive measures
August 4, 2020
Denmark’s mosques and Husseiniyahs reopen with preventive measures
The Muslim community in the Danish city of Copenhagen has resumed religious activities in mosques and Husseiniyahs while adhering to the preventive measures and social distancing approved by the authorities. The Muslim community in the Danish city of Copenhagen has…
British MP condemned after blaming Muslims and minorities for new coronavirus lockdown
August 3, 2020
British MP condemned after blaming Muslims and minorities for new coronavirus lockdown
Politicians and anti-racism campaigners have reacted with disgust after a Conservative MP blamed immigrants, Muslims and ethnic minorities for a spike in Britain’s Covid cases. Politicians and anti-racism campaigners have reacted with disgust after a Conservative MP blamed immigrants, Muslims…
Gunmen storm prison in Afghanistan’s Jalalabad, over 20 killed
August 3, 2020
Gunmen storm prison in Afghanistan’s Jalalabad, over 20 killed
At least 21 people have been killed in ongoing fighting between Afghan security forces and gunmen who raided a jail overnight in an attack claimed by ISIS group, officials said on Monday. At least 21 people have been killed in…
Saudi Arabia concludes downsized hajj amid Covid-19 pandemic
August 3, 2020
Saudi Arabia concludes downsized hajj amid Covid-19 pandemic
On Sunday evening, Saudi Arabia announced the conclusion of the downsized Hajj, amid preventive measures approved by the Kingdom due to Covid-19. On Sunday evening, Saudi Arabia announced the conclusion of the downsized Hajj, amid preventive measures approved by…
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
August 3, 2020
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
Shia Rights Watch released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims from July – August 2020. Shia Rights Watch released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine decorated ahead of the Greatest Eid
August 3, 2020
Imam Ali Holy Shrine decorated ahead of the Greatest Eid
Employees of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali hung adornments and decorations throughout the holy shrine, ahead of the Greatest Eid, Eid al-Ghadeer. Employees of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali hung adornments and decorations throughout the holy shrine, ahead…
Saudi coalition launches a series of raids in several Yemeni provinces
August 2, 2020
Saudi coalition launches a series of raids in several Yemeni provinces
The Saudi warplanes have launched a series of raids on the provinces of Saada, Al-Jawf, Sana’a and Marib. The Saudi warplanes have launched a series of raids on the provinces of Saada, Al-Jawf, Sana’a and Marib. In Saada, the Saudi…
World Health Organization: The fight against Covid-19 needs continued collective action
August 2, 2020
World Health Organization: The fight against Covid-19 needs continued collective action
The World Health Organization announced that Covid-19 is still a danger that needs more efforts in order to be confronted, and that facing this crisis requires the continuation of collective action around the world. The World Health Organization announced that…
Coronavirus: Muslims angry at ‘lack of communication’ over rule changes during Eid
August 2, 2020
Coronavirus: Muslims angry at ‘lack of communication’ over rule changes during Eid
Many Muslims who were looking forward to celebrating Eid are angry at the timing of the Government’s announcement to impose restrictions in parts of northern England. Many Muslims who were looking forward to celebrating Eid are angry at the timing…