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University of Washington holds after-sunset finals for Muslims fasting during Ramadan

University of Washington holds after-sunset finals for Muslims fasting during Ramadan

Finals at University of Washington have occurred during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast during the day. Some professors at the Bothell campus are keeping their doors open until midnight to allow students who fast to do their…
Suicide bomber strikes outside Shia mosque in Afghan capital

Suicide bomber strikes outside Shia mosque in Afghan capital

Two people have been killed and at least five injured in a terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in Kabul, the Afghan Interior Ministry reports.   Two people have been killed and at least five injured in a terrorist attack…
Millions of Ahlulbayt followers commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali

Millions of Ahlulbayt followers commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali

 Millions of Ahlulbayt followers have commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in his holy shrine in the holy city of Najaf.    Millions of Ahlulbayt followers have commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace…
Newly converted Muslims in Britain breakfast at mosques

Newly converted Muslims in Britain breakfast at mosques

The long hours without food and water can be a challenge for the converts fasting for the first time in Ramadan, but the holy month provides a chance for them to engage more with the Muslim community.    The long…
Young Pakistani Shia activist sentenced to death for being anti-Wahhabi

Young Pakistani Shia activist sentenced to death for being anti-Wahhabi

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has handed down death sentence to a Shia Muslim activist who allegedly committed blasphemy by posting anti-Wahhabi and Saudi contents on social media.    An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has handed down death sentence to…
Save the Children: Cholera infects one Yemeni kid every minute

Save the Children: Cholera infects one Yemeni kid every minute

Save the Children has voiced alarm over the raging spread of the cholera epidemic in war-torn Yemen, saying one child becomes infected every minute.   Save the Children has voiced alarm over the raging spread of the cholera epidemic in…
Shia area of Awamiyah targeted by Saudi forces

Shia area of Awamiyah targeted by Saudi forces

Saudi forces continued raids on residents of al-Awamiyah in the kingdom’s Eastern Province with different types of ammunitions against the defenseless people.   Saudi forces continued raids on residents of al-Awamiyah in the kingdom’s Eastern Province with different types of…
Holy Najaf to witness Husseini mourning processions

Holy Najaf to witness Husseini mourning processions

The Processions Department of Imam Ali Holy Shrine is meeting with directors of Husseini mourning processions reviving the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, to prepare for the massive pilgrimage in the holy city of Najaf.  …
London Police Chief: Islamophobia is intolerable

London Police Chief: Islamophobia is intolerable

The recent terror attacks in London have affected Muslims in the same manner as all other citizens of the city and terrorists do not discriminate between Muslims and non-Muslims in their attacks.   The recent terror attacks in London have…
Ten thousand Yemeni patients die due to Saudi siege

Ten thousand Yemeni patients die due to Saudi siege

Yemen’s Health Ministry says Saudi Arabia’s 2015-to-present aerial embargo against the impoverished country has led to the deaths of around 10,000 patients, who were prevented from travelling abroad for treatment.   Yemen’s Health Ministry says Saudi Arabia’s 2015-to-present aerial embargo…
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