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Bahraini Parliament Bans Religious Preachers from Joining Political Societies
May 24, 2016
Bahraini Parliament Bans Religious Preachers from Joining Political Societies
The Bahraini Parliament passed last Tuesday an amendment to the Political Societies Law, preventing religious preachers from joining political societies, and banning the simultaneous practice of religious and political activism. The Bahraini Parliament passed last Tuesday an amendment…
Child and woman killed, other civilians injured in terrorist attacks on Aleppo, al-Fou’a and Daraa
May 24, 2016
Child and woman killed, other civilians injured in terrorist attacks on Aleppo, al-Fou’a and Daraa
A young girl was killed by rocket shells fired by terrorist groups on Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo city. A young girl was killed by rocket shells fired by terrorist groups on Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo city. Local…
US drone strike in Pakistan kills Taliban leader Mullah Mansoor
May 24, 2016
US drone strike in Pakistan kills Taliban leader Mullah Mansoor
The leader of the Afghan Taliban has been killed by a US drone strike in an area of Pakistan previously off-limits for the remote-controlled aircraft, sources confirmed on Sunday. The leader of the Afghan Taliban has been killed…
Distribution of 22000 roses in the holy shrines in Iraq for birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi
May 24, 2016
Distribution of 22000 roses in the holy shrines in Iraq for birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi
A group of Ahlulbaytfollowersinitiated a campaign by distributing natural roses in the holy shrines in Karbala, Najaf and Kadhimiya marking the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance. A group of Ahlulbaytfollowersinitiated a campaign by…
Valpo High School’s ‘Hijab Day’ Provides New Perspective, Education, On Different Cultures
May 24, 2016
Valpo High School’s ‘Hijab Day’ Provides New Perspective, Education, On Different Cultures
Not being familiar with another culture can often lead to misconceptions; for female students at the high school that wear hijabs, a veil that covers the head, these misconceptions can cause difficulties at school. Not being familiar with…
Toronto city hosts annual halal food festival
May 24, 2016
Toronto city hosts annual halal food festival
Organizers of the North America’s largest Halal food festival are inviting people of all backgrounds to drop by this weekend. Organizers of the North America’s largest Halal food festival are inviting people of all backgrounds to drop…
Woman attempted to set fire to Oslo mosque
May 24, 2016
Woman attempted to set fire to Oslo mosque
A woman was filmed by security cameras attempting to set fire to the World Islamic Mission Mosque in Oslo earlier this week, mosque officials said. A woman was filmed by security cameras attempting to set fire to the…
Pope calls on France to respect Muslim women
May 24, 2016
Pope calls on France to respect Muslim women
Pope Francis has called on France to respect Muslims in being free to profess their faith, just like the Christians, adding that co-existence between the two faiths could still be possible. Pope Francis has called on France to…
Quran Competition for Teachers, Seminarians in India
May 24, 2016
Quran Competition for Teachers, Seminarians in India
According to the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, a Quran competition has been organized by the Shia Cultural Center in India on the sidelines of a six-day Quran teacher training course. According to the Islamic Culture and Relations…
Geelong mosque destroyed by suspicious fire, Islam ‘not the target’, police say
May 24, 2016
Geelong mosque destroyed by suspicious fire, Islam ‘not the target’, police say
Geelong’s Muslim community has been “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support it has received after the city’s only mosque was destroyed in a suspicious fire, believed to be connected to a string of arson attacks on churches. Geelong’s…