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Sri Lanka blocks social media again after attacks on Muslims
May 13, 2019
Sri Lanka blocks social media again after attacks on Muslims
Sri Lanka has temporarily blocked some social media networks and messaging apps, including Facebook and WhatsApp, after a posting Sri Lanka has temporarily blocked some social media networks and messaging apps, including Facebook and WhatsApp, after a posting sparked anti-Muslim…
Boko Haram storms town in Nigeria, kills 11 soldiers
May 13, 2019
Boko Haram storms town in Nigeria, kills 11 soldiers
A splinter group of Boko Haram claims to have killed 11 Nigerian soldiers in an attack on the northeastern town of Gajiganna. A splinter group of Boko Haram claims to have killed 11 Nigerian soldiers in an attack on…
UNAMA concerned about civilian harm from increased violence during Ramadan
May 13, 2019
UNAMA concerned about civilian harm from increased violence during Ramadan
UNAMA condemns Taliban for incidents in which civilians have been deliberately targeted, such as the 8 May attack in Kabul against UNAMA condemns Taliban for incidents in which civilians have been deliberately targeted, such as the 8 May attack in…
Bahraini Court upholds death sentences against activists
May 13, 2019
Bahraini Court upholds death sentences against activists
Bahrain’s supreme court of appeal upheld death sentences against two anti-regime activists. Bahrain’s supreme court of appeal upheld death sentences against two anti-regime activists. On Sunday, the defendants, identified as Zuhair Ibrahim Jassem and Mohammad Mahdi, were sentenced to…
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation establishes its special Ramadan program
May 13, 2019
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation establishes its special Ramadan program
In cooperation with the Nahr al-Salam Foundation, the Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Karbala established its Ramadan program for orphans and their families. In cooperation with the Nahr al-Salam Foundation, the Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief…
EU Counter-Terrorism Chief: Militants from Syria, Iraq now move to Afghanistan, Africa
May 12, 2019
EU Counter-Terrorism Chief: Militants from Syria, Iraq now move to Afghanistan, Africa
Following the defeat of the terrorist “physical caliphate” in Syria and Iraq, militants, who have fought in these countries, are now moving to Following the defeat of the terrorist “physical caliphate” in Syria and Iraq, militants, who have fought in…
Eight killed as Saudi forces raid village near Qatif
May 12, 2019
Eight killed as Saudi forces raid village near Qatif
At least eight people were killed in Saudi Arabia when regime forces raided a village in the kingdom’s oil-rich and Shia-populated Eastern Province, as a At least eight people were killed in Saudi Arabia when regime forces raided a village…
Afghan calligraphers design Quran using gold and silk dust
May 12, 2019
Afghan calligraphers design Quran using gold and silk dust
On the holy month of Ramadan, the Fairuzko Institute in the Afghan capital of Kabul is displaying a Quran designed by Afghan calligraphers in two years, using gold and silk dust. On the holy month of Ramadan, the Fairuzko…
Buddhist woman converts to Islam at Imam Redha Holy Shrine
May 12, 2019
Buddhist woman converts to Islam at Imam Redha Holy Shrine
A Buddhist woman from Thailand has officially converted to Islam at the holy shrine of Imam Redha, peace be upon him, in Mashhad, changing her name to Maryam. A Buddhist woman from Thailand has officially converted to Islam at…
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine sponsors Quranic congregations around the world
May 12, 2019
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine sponsors Quranic congregations around the world
Dar al-Quran Department affiliated to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine sponsors number of Quranic congregations around the world. Dar al-Quran Department affiliated to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine sponsors number of Quranic congregations around the world. Head of Dar al-Quran Department…