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Sixth round of aid packages from Ayatollah Shirazi dispatched to Lorestan Province
May 28, 2019
Sixth round of aid packages from Ayatollah Shirazi dispatched to Lorestan Province
The Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi sent the sixth round of aid packages to the flooded province of Lorestan. The Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi sent the sixth round of aid packages to the flooded province of Lorestan. These…
Quranic Arts Expo in Moscow
May 27, 2019
Quranic Arts Expo in Moscow
An exhibition of Quranic arts in the Russian capital was organized. An exhibition of Quranic arts in the Russian capital was organized. The exhibition, featuring Quranic calligraphy and calligraphy-painting works by artists including Ali Reza Norouzi, Atena Esfandiar…
France might ban hijabi mothers from joining kids on school trips
May 27, 2019
France might ban hijabi mothers from joining kids on school trips
France’s Senate recently voted to ban hijabi mothers from going on school trips with their kids, The Independent reported. France’s Senate recently voted to ban hijabi mothers from going on school trips with their kids, The Independent reported.…
Ten injured in government workers’ bus explosion in Afghan capital: official
May 27, 2019
Ten injured in government workers’ bus explosion in Afghan capital: official
At least 10 people were wounded after a bomb blast struck a government workers’ bus in Afghan capital on Monday, a security official confirmed. At least 10 people were wounded after a bomb blast struck a government workers’…
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine hosts a delegation of Christians to visit an old church in western Karbala
May 27, 2019
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine hosts a delegation of Christians to visit an old church in western Karbala
Many of landmarks remain evidences of the religious and cultural depth of the city of Karbala, including the Church of al-Qaseer, which – according to studies – dates back to the fifth century AD. Many of landmarks remain…
Najaf Province announces the number of mourners in the martyrdom of Imam Ali
May 27, 2019
Najaf Province announces the number of mourners in the martyrdom of Imam Ali
Najaf province announced on Monday the number of mourners that participated in the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, noting the entry of 30 thousand foreigners to the province. Najaf province announced on…
Mississauga mosque hosts taste of Ramadan Iftar
May 26, 2019
Mississauga mosque hosts taste of Ramadan Iftar
The Anatolia Islamic Centre in Mississauga, Ontario hosted a multi-faith Iftar dinner and local faith leaders joined the congregation to break the fast. The Anatolia Islamic Centre in Mississauga, Ontario hosted a multi-faith Iftar dinner and local faith…
Unidentified man opens fire in a mosque in Germany
May 26, 2019
Unidentified man opens fire in a mosque in Germany
An unknown person set fire to containers in front of the Mosque of the Islamic Society in the German city of Hagen, causing a fire that caused material damage to the mosque. An unknown person set fire to…
UK government rejects racial definition of “Islamophobia”
May 26, 2019
UK government rejects racial definition of “Islamophobia”
The government has rejected a proposed definition of Islamophobia, saying that combining race and religion would cause “legal and practical issues”. The government has rejected a proposed definition of Islamophobia, saying that combining race and religion would cause…
Shias chant ‘Allahu Akbar’ as Buhari observes prayers in National Mosque
May 26, 2019
Shias chant ‘Allahu Akbar’ as Buhari observes prayers in National Mosque
A group of Shia worshippers yesterday chanted ‘Allahu Akbar’ as President Muhammadu Buhari observed Juma’at prayers at the National Mosque, Abuja. A group of Shia worshippers yesterday chanted ‘Allahu Akbar’ as President Muhammadu Buhari observed Juma’at prayers at…