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Investigation into conduct of judge who ordered woman to remove hijab suspended
April 24, 2017
Investigation into conduct of judge who ordered woman to remove hijab suspended
More than two years after dozens of complaints were filed against a Quebec court judge who refused to hear the case of a woman unless she removed her hijab in the courtroom, an investigation into the judge’s conduct has been…
Syria Army expels jihadists from key stronghold in northern Hama
April 24, 2017
Syria Army expels jihadists from key stronghold in northern Hama
The Syrian Army’s elite forces, supported by Russian airstrikes, fully recaptured the rebel heartland of Taybat al-Imam in northern Hama countryside amid jihadi collapse. The Syrian Army’s elite forces, supported by Russian airstrikes, fully recaptured the rebel heartland of…
Sunni Muslim embraces Shia Islam at Imam Kadhum Holy Shrine
April 24, 2017
Sunni Muslim embraces Shia Islam at Imam Kadhum Holy Shrine
On the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Kadhum, peace be upon him, and within the visits of the Global Committee for Processions to the service tents that serve the blessed pilgrims in the holy city of Kadhumiya, a Sunni Muslim embraced…
Dutch Ambassador to Iraq examines projects of al-Abbas Holy Shrine
April 24, 2017
Dutch Ambassador to Iraq examines projects of al-Abbas Holy Shrine
Dutch Ambassador to Iraq Jan Waltmans visited the Holy Shrine of al-Abbas, where he was received by a number of its officials headed by the Secretary General Engineer Muhammad al-Ashiqar in the holy shrine’s reception. Dutch Ambassador…
Millions march to Holy Shrine of Imam Musa al-Kadhum
April 24, 2017
Millions march to Holy Shrine of Imam Musa al-Kadhum
Millions of Ahullbayt followers have participated in the march towards the holy city of Kadhumiya and performed the ritual of carrying the symbolic coffin of Imam Musa al-Kadhum, peace be upon him. Millions of Ahullbayt followers have participated in…
History textbook with no mention of Islam causes controversy in Florida
April 22, 2017
History textbook with no mention of Islam causes controversy in Florida
A new world history textbook for middle school students is facing criticism for not discussing Islam. A new world history textbook for middle school students is facing criticism for not discussing Islam. The school board in Seminole County approved…
House panel approves ‘National Hijab Day’
April 22, 2017
House panel approves ‘National Hijab Day’
The House of Representatives’ Muslim committee in the Philippines approved on Thursday House Bill 968 which seeks to declare February 1 “National Hijab Day.” The House of Representatives’ Muslim committee in the Philippines approved on Thursday House Bill…
140 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack on army base in Mazar-I-Sharif
April 22, 2017
140 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack on army base in Mazar-I-Sharif
As many as 140 Afghan soldiers were killed on Friday by Taliban attackers apparently disguised in military uniforms in what would be the deadliest attack ever on an Afghan military base, officials said. As many as 140 Afghan…
Syrian girl smiles at camera after being injured in bomb attack
April 22, 2017
Syrian girl smiles at camera after being injured in bomb attack
A little Syrian girl, her head swathed in bandages after a suicide bomber blew up a bus convoy near the war-torn city of Aleppo, turns her head to the camera…and smiles. A little Syrian girl, her head swathed in bandages after a…
More than two million pilgrims in Kadhumiyaand security forces foil suicide bomb attack
April 22, 2017
More than two million pilgrims in Kadhumiyaand security forces foil suicide bomb attack
The Pilgrim Statistics Committee of the Kadhumiya Holy Shrine has recorded the arrival of nearly two millions pilgrims on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kadhum, peace be upon him. The Pilgrim Statistics Committee…