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A memorial ceremony to honor the victims of Quebec City mosque
February 8, 2017
A memorial ceremony to honor the victims of Quebec City mosque
A memorial ceremony has been held in Montreal to honor the victims of Quebec City mosque in presence of the Iranian Islamic Center, Imam Shirazi representative, and other Islamic Centers. A memorial ceremony has been held in Montreal to…
Austria protesters denounce plans to ban full-face Muslim veils
February 6, 2017
Austria protesters denounce plans to ban full-face Muslim veils
Defending what they say is a woman’s right to choose, some 3,000 people have marched through Austria’s capital, Vienna, to protest at government plans to ban full-face Muslim veils in public spaces. Defending what they say is a…
UNAMA: 3,498 Afghan civilians killed, 7,920 wounded in 2016
February 6, 2017
UNAMA: 3,498 Afghan civilians killed, 7,920 wounded in 2016
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released its annual report regarding civilian casualties incurred during the year 2016. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released its annual report regarding civilian casualties incurred during the…
Gas pipeline in Jeiroud area reopened after being shut off by terrorists
February 6, 2017
Gas pipeline in Jeiroud area reopened after being shut off by terrorists
The gas pipeline in Jeiroud area, previously shut off by terrorist organizations, was reopened earlier today. The gas pipeline in Jeiroud area, previously shut off by terrorist organizations, was reopened earlier today. Director of the General Electricity Company…
SRW condemns Egyptian authorities’ confiscation of Shia books
February 6, 2017
SRW condemns Egyptian authorities’ confiscation of Shia books
Shia Rights Watch International Organization has condemned Egypt’s confiscation of Shia books and the closure of Shia publishing houses by its authorities. Shia Rights Watch International Organization has condemned Egypt’s confiscation of Shia books and the closure of…
Iraqi women Quran memorizers gather in Karbala
February 6, 2017
Iraqi women Quran memorizers gather in Karbala
Over 250 female Quran memorizers from various provinces across Iraq participated in the first National Quran Memorization Forum organized in collaboration with Basa’er Quran Foundation in Dar al-Quran Center of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine. Over 250 female Quran…
More than 150 UK mosques hold open day for non-Muslims
February 6, 2017
More than 150 UK mosques hold open day for non-Muslims
More than 150 mosques around the UK will open their doors to non-Muslim visitors this weekend to offer people a better understanding of Islam and the chance to ask questions about the faith. More than 150 mosques around…
Toronto protesters rally against Islamophobia
February 6, 2017
Toronto protesters rally against Islamophobia
Thousands of protesters marched against Islamophobia and United States President Donald Trump in downtown Toronto on Saturday the second major demonstration this week. Thousands of protesters marched against Islamophobia and United States President Donald Trump in downtown Toronto on…
Al-Khoei Foundation organizes Shia Educational Conference
February 6, 2017
Al-Khoei Foundation organizes Shia Educational Conference
On February 2, Al-Khoei Foundation conducted a Shia Educational Conference for RE teachers from all around the UK. On February 2, Al-Khoei Foundation conducted a Shia Educational Conference for RE teachers from all around the UK. The conference…
Quran exegesis in German to be published
February 6, 2017
Quran exegesis in German to be published
A publishing center in Iraq plans to publish an interpretation of the Holy Quran in German. A publishing center in Iraq plans to publish an interpretation of the Holy Quran in German. al-Kafeel House for Printing and Publishing,…