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Jannatul Baqee gallery and exhibition held in Holy Karbala
July 28, 2015
Jannatul Baqee gallery and exhibition held in Holy Karbala
a photo gallery and exhibition under the title of “Jannatul Baqee” Al-Abass Holy Shrine has held a photo gallery and exhibition under the title of “Jannatul Baqee” in Baynul Harmain area in the holy city of Karbala. The organizers…
Report shows Muslims’ contribution to social enrichment in Europe
July 27, 2015
Report shows Muslims’ contribution to social enrichment in Europe
It aims to collect and collate the history of Scotland’s 85,000 Muslims through personal recollections An innovative social media campaign has been launched to highlight the contribution Muslims have made to life in Scotland. It aims to collect and…
Hijab-wearing Muslim and nun banned from exam over veil
July 27, 2015
Hijab-wearing Muslim and nun banned from exam over veil
was not allowed to take the test and was asked to remove her veil Muslim and Christian female students were barred from taking the All-India Pre Medical Test after refusing to remove their religious garments, sparking anger among the…
Taliban gain control of large police base in northeastern Afghanistan
July 27, 2015
Taliban gain control of large police base in northeastern Afghanistan
Taliban militants have gained control of a large police base in Afghanistan’s remote northeastern region Taliban militants have gained control of a large police base in Afghanistan’s remote northeastern region, after security personnel surrendered following more than three days…
Shia campaigner shot dead
July 27, 2015
Shia campaigner shot dead
Gunmen have shot dead a prominent Shia campaigner Gunmen have shot dead a prominent Shia campaigner in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, security sources say. Pakistani police sources said that the attackers attacked Iqbal Baig in his home…
Iraq forces recapture university near Ramadi
July 27, 2015
Iraq forces recapture university near Ramadi
Iraqi special forces have managed to recapture a university campus from the ISIS Iraqi special forces have managed to recapture a university campus from the ISIS takfiri terrorist group in the western province of Anbar. Military sources said that…
Alwala Wal Fatih Caravan holds a sit-in in Arar border area, denouncing destruction of Jannatul Baqi cemetery
July 27, 2015
Alwala Wal Fatih Caravan holds a sit-in in Arar border area, denouncing destruction of Jannatul Baqi cemetery
The protestors raised banners that denounce the destruction of the holy site Following the directives of the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, on the necessity of marking the occasions of Ahlul Bait,…
“Imam Baqir 1st International Festival kicks off in Holy Karbala
July 26, 2015
“Imam Baqir 1st International Festival kicks off in Holy Karbala
international cultural festival has been underway since July 24 in the holy city of Karbala The first edition of “Imam Baqir, peace be upon him” international cultural festival has been underway since July 24 in the holy city of…
New study to find the reason behind Canadians converting to Islam
July 26, 2015
New study to find the reason behind Canadians converting to Islam
why Canadians convert to Islam Amid increasing number of people who choose Islam, a new Canadian study has been trying to answer the question: why Canadians convert to Islam? Looking into the reasons, Public Safety Canada is funding a…
US retailer pays $25,000 to Muslim woman in headscarf suit
July 26, 2015
US retailer pays $25,000 to Muslim woman in headscarf suit
a Muslim woman who was denied a job because she wore a headscarf during a job interview A US retailer has agreed to pay more than $25,000 to a Muslim woman who was denied a job because she wore…