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Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to participate in Ameer al-Mumineen Festival
April 10, 2017
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to participate in Ameer al-Mumineen Festival
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein is participating in the annual Ameer al-Mumineen Festival organized by al-Abbas Holy Shrine in India this month under the slogan, “Ameer al-Mumineen, the Vicegerent on the Worshippers and the Guide to Guidance”. The…
Hate group targets Swedish Muslim School
April 9, 2017
Hate group targets Swedish Muslim School
Far-right group Soldiers of Odin targeted a Muslim school in a Stockholm suburb following allegations that the school had segregated its children by gender on the bus. Far-right group Soldiers of Odin targeted a Muslim school in a Stockholm…
Pope Francis, Muslim scholars meet in Vatican
April 9, 2017
Pope Francis, Muslim scholars meet in Vatican
Four British Muslim scholarspaid a special visit on Wednesday, April 5, to the Vatican, meeting with Pope Francis and coming together to promote peace and solidarity. Four British Muslim scholarspaid a special visit on Wednesday, April 5, to the…
Myanmar demolishes 200-year-old Rohingya mosque
April 9, 2017
Myanmar demolishes 200-year-old Rohingya mosque
A 200-year old historical mosque in Buthidaung Township was bulldozed by the Myanmar military on April 3, 2017. A 200-year old historical mosque in Buthidaung Township was bulldozed by the Myanmar military on April 3, 2017. It was located…
Fifteen ISIS militants killed during Hamza operations in East of Afghanistan
April 9, 2017
Fifteen ISIS militants killed during Hamza operations in East of Afghanistan
At least fifteen militants affiliated to the so-called Islamic State (ISIS)were killed during the ongoing Hamza military operations in eastern Nangarhar province. At least fifteen militants affiliated to the so-called Islamic State (ISIS)were killed during the ongoing Hamza military…
UN experts warn Saudi Arabia against demolition of Shia neighborhood
April 9, 2017
UN experts warn Saudi Arabia against demolition of Shia neighborhood
UN reporters have urged Saudi Arabia to immediately halt a planned demolition of an entire 400-year-old neighborhood inhabited by the kingdom’s Shia Muslim minority. UN reporters have urged Saudi Arabia to immediately halt a planned demolition of an…
Free Muslim: US attack is a flagrant violation of international law
April 9, 2017
Free Muslim: US attack is a flagrant violation of international law
Nonviolence International Organization, Free Muslim, declared its condemnation for the American bombing in Syria, saying that the operation was a blatant violation of international law. Nonviolence International Organization, Free Muslim, declared its condemnation for the American bombing in Syria,…
Shia world marks birth anniversary of Imam al-Jawad
April 9, 2017
Shia world marks birth anniversary of Imam al-Jawad
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic centers in Islamic and non-Islamic countries are marking the birth anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, peace be upon him. Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and…
Pakistan resumes repatriating Afghan refugees despite criticism
April 6, 2017
Pakistan resumes repatriating Afghan refugees despite criticism
Pakistan has resumed its mass repatriation of Afghan refugees under a UN program weeks after an international human rights watchdog criticized Islamabad for deporting thousands to a war-torn nation. Pakistan has resumed its mass repatriation of Afghan refugees…
Bahraini rights organization say military judiciary permits execution in 33 cases
April 6, 2017
Bahraini rights organization say military judiciary permits execution in 33 cases
Bahraini human rights organizations issued a joint statement saying that the latest constitutional amendment concerning the military judiciary’s authorities, which the King ratified, shall lead to the failure of the military institution. Bahraini human rights organizations issued a…