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CBSE appeal against Hijab order quashed
May 9, 2016
CBSE appeal against Hijab order quashed
The Indian high court on Friday dismissed an appeal filed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) challenging its single judge’s order granting permission to Muslim girls to wear the hijab, a customary religious dress, while appearing for All India…
US Muslim woman sues police for removing her headscarf
May 9, 2016
US Muslim woman sues police for removing her headscarf
A Muslim woman launched a legal action on Monday against police in California that her headscarf was forcibly removed after she was arrested on outstanding warrants. A Muslim woman launched a legal action on Monday against police in…
Hollande vows swift investigation into mosque attack in Corsica Island
May 9, 2016
Hollande vows swift investigation into mosque attack in Corsica Island
French President Francois Hollande has promised a swift investigation into the blaze in which a Muslim prayer hall was badly damaged in Ajaccio, capital of the French island of Corsica. The prosecutors have said that the fire could be a…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi representative visits cultural and religious centers in Spain
May 9, 2016
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi representative visits cultural and religious centers in Spain
Sheikh Jalal Ma’ash, representative of the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, has visited the Shia religious and cultural centers in Spain within an inspection tour of the Islamic centers in Spain. Sheikh…
Martyrdom anniversary of 7th Shia Imam Musa al-Kadhim
May 9, 2016
Martyrdom anniversary of 7th Shia Imam Musa al-Kadhim
Shia Muslims worldwide are donned in black as today marks the tragic martyrdom anniversary of the seventh infallible Imam, Imam Musa al-Kadhim, peace be upon him. Shia Muslims worldwide are donned in black as today marks the tragic martyrdom…
Muslims Fight Hunger in Alabama
May 3, 2016
Muslims Fight Hunger in Alabama
In a bid to change the wrong narrative on Islam, American Muslim groups will join hands later this week to help the needy in Alabama, volunteering for National Soup Kitchen Day. In a bid to change the…
Thousands participate at ‘Free Zakzaky’ Peaceful Protest in Bauchi, Nigeria
May 3, 2016
Thousands participate at ‘Free Zakzaky’ Peaceful Protest in Bauchi, Nigeria
Youth Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria under the leadership of Allama Ibrahim Zakzaky Bauchi State Chapter have on Sunday 1st of the May, 2016, staged a fresh protest demanding the immediate and unconditional release of their leader Shaikh…
“Jesus in Quran and Bible” Exhibition in Greece
May 3, 2016
“Jesus in Quran and Bible” Exhibition in Greece
An exhibition of Arabic calligraphy titled “Jesus in Quran and Bible” was held in Athens, the capital city of Greece. An exhibition of Arabic calligraphy titled “Jesus in Quran and Bible” was held in Athens, the capital city…
Right-wing says: Islam is not part of Germany and there should be ban on Muslims’ minarets
May 3, 2016
Right-wing says: Islam is not part of Germany and there should be ban on Muslims’ minarets
Delegates from the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have backed an election manifesto which slams Islam as incompatible with the country’s constitution and calls for a ban on Islamic symbols. Delegates from the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany…
Seminar on ‘Eloquence in Imam Ali’s Sermons’ Discussed in Karbala
May 3, 2016
Seminar on ‘Eloquence in Imam Ali’s Sermons’ Discussed in Karbala
A scholarly seminar on “Eloquence in Imam Ali’s Sermons” was held on April 30 at “Sayyed Al-Awsiya” Hall of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Karbala, Iraq. A scholarly seminar on “Eloquence in Imam Ali’s Sermons” was held on…