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Malmö Study Warns of Rising Islamophobia in Sweden ——————————— A new study in Malmö, Sweden, has warned of growing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim discrimination affecting Muslims’ daily lives, employment opportunities and sense of belonging. According to Alkompis, the research was conducted…

Migrant-carrying boat capsized north off Libya, leaving 51 dead or missing ———————————- A boat carrying migrants toward Europe capsized off Libya’s eastern coast last week, leaving 51 people dead or missing, Arab News reported citing a monitoring group. The Abreen…

UN Urges Greater Support for Afghan Returnees as Displacement Pressures Mount ——————————————— UNHCR and other UN agencies are urging stronger international support for Afghan returnees and displaced communities as Afghanistan faces large-scale returns from Iran and Pakistan, deepening pressure on…

Police Continue Investigation Into Nazi Flag Incident Near San Diego Islamic Center ————————————— Police in San Diego are continuing to investigate the motives of a driver who was stopped near the Islamic Center of San Diego after a suspicious vehicle…

UAE Joins Global Push to Restrict Children’s Access to Social Media ————————————————– The United Arab Emirates has introduced new rules setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to impose such a restriction…

Iraq Prepares Comprehensive Security, Service Plan for Millions of Muharram Pilgrims ———————————————– Iraqi executive, military and security authorities have prepared a comprehensive security and service plan to ensure the safety and welfare of millions of pilgrims during Muharram, particularly in…

Afghanistan’s High Shia Commission Holds Consultative Meeting on Muharram Mourning Ceremonies ——————————— The High Shia Commission of Afghanistan held a consultative meeting attended by scholars, religious preachers and officials from cultural institutions to discuss preparations for Muharram mourning ceremonies. During…

Shia Centers in Sydney and Melbourne Begin Muharram Mourning Programs —————————————- Shia Islamic centers in Australia have begun programs marking the start of Muharram 1448 AH, with ceremonies held in Sydney and Melbourne to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein,…

Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine Coordinates With 300 Husseini Mawkibs for Muharram Services ————————————————- The General Secretariat of the Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine has announced the completion of preparations for Muharram commemorations in cooperation with the Baghdad Municipality and relevant service authorities. The…

National Conference in Islamabad Calls for Islamic Unity Ahead of Muharram ——————————————— The Council of Islamic Ideology held its annual national conference on Islamic unity and sectarian rapprochement at its headquarters in Islamabad, bringing together senior scholars and representatives of…