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Cape Town to host Int’l Halal Products Exhibition
October 5, 2017
Cape Town to host Int’l Halal Products Exhibition
As the first of its kind in South Africa, the Wesgro International Trade Unit will this month host an international halal product exhibition in Cape Town. As the first of its kind in South Africa, the Wesgro International Trade…
Myanmar atrocities against Rohingya may be crimes against humanity: UN rights committees
October 5, 2017
Myanmar atrocities against Rohingya may be crimes against humanity: UN rights committees
The United Nations committees for women’s and children’s rights say atrocities against Rohingya Muslims “at the behest of the military” in Myanmar may constitute crimes against humanity. The United Nations committees for women’s and children’s rights say atrocities against…
Saudi-led coalition on draft UN blacklist for killing Yemeni kids: Report
October 5, 2017
Saudi-led coalition on draft UN blacklist for killing Yemeni kids: Report
A confidential draft United Nations report has blacklisted the Saudi-led coalition for killing and maiming children during its military campaign against Yemen, a report says. A confidential draft United Nations report has blacklisted the Saudi-led coalition for killing and…
Bani Asad Tribe participates in symbolic funeral of Imam Hussein
October 5, 2017
Bani Asad Tribe participates in symbolic funeral of Imam Hussein
The holy city of Karbala witnessed the participation of the Iraqi tribe of Bani Asad and many other tribes in a symbolic funeral of Imam Hussein and the martyrs of the Taff Battle on Muharram 13th. The holy city…
A Hindu cleric shares Shia Muslims’ sorrows with the Ashura tragedy in India
October 4, 2017
A Hindu cleric shares Shia Muslims’ sorrows with the Ashura tragedy in India
A Hindu cleric, Swami Sarang, shared grief and sorrow with then Shia Muslims in Lucknow, India over the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. A Hindu cleric, Swami Sarang, shared grief and sorrow with then Shia…
Muslim boy of 14 stabbed outside mosque in Birmingham
October 4, 2017
Muslim boy of 14 stabbed outside mosque in Birmingham
A teenage Muslim boy has been stabbed several times outside a mosque in Birmingham, UK, leaving the 14-year-old victim in critical condition. A teenage Muslim boy has been stabbed several times outside a mosque in Birmingham, UK, leaving the…
Islamic Society in Netherlands registers Arbaeen pilgrims
October 4, 2017
Islamic Society in Netherlands registers Arbaeen pilgrims
The Arbaeen Husseini in Europe Society, based in the Netherlands, every year sends those willing to take part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Iraq. The Arbaeen Husseini in Europe Society, based in the Netherlands, every year sends those willing…
Nigerian Shias hold Ashura in 60 cities, demand Ayatollah Zakzaky’s release
October 4, 2017
Nigerian Shias hold Ashura in 60 cities, demand Ayatollah Zakzaky’s release
The annual Ashura mourning processions held on Sunday in more than 60 towns and cities across Nigeria by the Shia community under the leadership of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky ended peacefully. The annual Ashura mourning processions held on Sunday in…
Multiple terrorist bomb attacks kill 15 people in Damascus
October 4, 2017
Multiple terrorist bomb attacks kill 15 people in Damascus
At least 15 people have been killed and scores injured after multiple terrorist explosions hit a southern neighborhood of Syria’s capital Damascus, state media say. At least 15 people have been killed and scores injured after multiple terrorist explosions…
Thousands of Bahrainis gather in Manama to commemorate Ashura
October 4, 2017
Thousands of Bahrainis gather in Manama to commemorate Ashura
Despite the tightened security measures imposed by the Bahraini government to prevent mourners from commemorating Ashura, thousands of Bahrainis gathered in Manama to commemorate the religious occasion. Despite the tightened security measures imposed by the Bahraini government to prevent…