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Protests break out as Mangalore College bans female students from wearing Niqab to class
August 29, 2016
Protests break out as Mangalore College bans female students from wearing Niqab to class
The Srinivas group of colleges in Mangalore has sent a note to its female students stating that they cannot attend their classes in Niqab. The Srinivas group of colleges in Mangalore has sent a note to its female…
Iraq asks Saudi Arabia to replace envoy that riled Shi’ite officials
August 29, 2016
Iraq asks Saudi Arabia to replace envoy that riled Shi’ite officials
Iraq asked Saudi Arabia on Sunday to replace its ambassador in Baghdad after his comments about Iranian involvement in Iraqi affairs and the alleged persecution of Sunni Muslims angered local Shi’ite Muslim politicians. Iraq asked Saudi Arabia on…
Ayatollah Shirazi Hajj delegation visits headquarters of the Ayatollah Shahrudi and Ayatollah Sindh missions
August 29, 2016
Ayatollah Shirazi Hajj delegation visits headquarters of the Ayatollah Shahrudi and Ayatollah Sindh missions
Ayatollah Shirazi Hajj delegation has visited the headquarters of the Ayatollah Shahrudi and Ayatollah Sindh missions in the holy city of Medina. Ayatollah Shirazi Hajj delegation has visited the headquarters of the Ayatollah Shahrudi and Ayatollah Sindh missions…
Exhibition in Germany to showcase replica of Imam Hussein Holy Grille
August 29, 2016
Exhibition in Germany to showcase replica of Imam Hussein Holy Grille
The Museum of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine will take part in the Cologne Exhibition, which is slated to be held in Germany’s western city of Cologne this October. The Museum of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine will take part…
Logo of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine fluttering in the sky of the Netherlands
August 29, 2016
Logo of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine fluttering in the sky of the Netherlands
For the first time, the international Iraqi parachutist Captain Shaker Al-Sa’idi has conducted a parachute jump in the Netherlands sky. The parachute had the logo of the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine. For the first time, the international Iraqi parachutist Captain…
Anti-Muslim party making resurgence in Australia
August 28, 2016
Anti-Muslim party making resurgence in Australia
An anti-Muslim party candidate, Pauline Hanson, wants to ban Muslim immigration, install security cameras in mosques and withdraw from the United Nations’ refugee convention. An anti-Muslim party candidate, Pauline Hanson, wants to ban Muslim immigration, install security cameras…
Terrorist militants of Taliban attack the Shia majority populated city of Sangcharak
August 28, 2016
Terrorist militants of Taliban attack the Shia majority populated city of Sangcharak
Taliban’s ongoing attack to Shia Sangcharak in Afghanistan that started on August 24 resulted in killing of 13 so far. Women and children are escaping from the area as their men are protecting the city. Taliban’s ongoing attack…
First religious school to open in Nakhchivan
August 28, 2016
First religious school to open in Nakhchivan
The head of the office for Religious Affairs in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic said the first religious school of the Islamic country is planned to be launched in the near future. The head of the office for Religious Affairs…
Minnesota church opens doors for Muslim community
August 28, 2016
Minnesota church opens doors for Muslim community
After an Islamic center burned down in 2013 in one of the largest fires in Winona, the city’s First Congregational Church opened its doors to the Center for prayer services. After an Islamic center burned down in 2013…
Syrian Forces liberate Sayyida Sakinah Shrine in Darayya
August 28, 2016
Syrian Forces liberate Sayyida Sakinah Shrine in Darayya
Syrian forces established full control over Darayya, a besieged suburb of the Syrian capital of Damascus, liberating all areas in the city including the holy shrine of Sayyida Sakinah, peace be upon her, the daughter of Imam Hussein, peace be…