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Tunisian and Saudi Muftis apologize for mistake in announcing Eid
July 20, 2015
Tunisian and Saudi Muftis apologize for mistake in announcing Eid
however, admitted later that he had been wrong as Eid fell on Saturday, not Friday Tunisia’s Mufti Sheikh Hamda Saied apologized to the people of the North African country for making a mistake in announcing Eid al-Fitr. According to…
Annual Quran contest held in Basra southern Iraq
July 20, 2015
Annual Quran contest held in Basra southern Iraq
The competition was organized by the Basra-based al-Nour al-Mubin Quranic institute The 8th edition of Alef-Laam-Meem Quran Competition was held in Basra, Southern Iraq. According to reports, 65 individuals attended the contest which featured two categories, recitation and memorization…
German TV airs Muslims’ Eid prayers
July 19, 2015
German TV airs Muslims’ Eid prayers
The broadcast was part of a wider two-hour coverage on the Muslim holiday German TV has broadcasted live Muslim Eid prayers from a mosque in a town near Munich, a move that is the first of its kind in…
Suicide bombs kill over 60 in Northeast Nigeria
July 19, 2015
Suicide bombs kill over 60 in Northeast Nigeria
Police say two women suicide bombers killed 12 people at two prayer grounds Suicide bombs have killed at least 64 people in multiple blasts in Nigeria’s northeastern towns of Gombe and Damaturu, officials said, scaring people into staying home…
Iraq announces 3-day mourning for victims of Diyala bombing
July 19, 2015
Iraq announces 3-day mourning for victims of Diyala bombing
a deadly car bomb explosion struck a busy market in the city The Iraqi government has announced three days of national mourning after a car bomb killed around 100 people, including women and children, in the eastern province of…
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr
July 19, 2015
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide Muslims all over the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a number of other Muslim countries, including Iraq,…
IHTV group congratulates Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr
July 19, 2015
IHTV group congratulates Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr
peace and blessings be upon Mohammad and his pure household Praise be to Allah Lord of the worlds and peace and blessings be upon Mohammad and his pure household. According to the announcement from the office of the Eminent…
Hijab banned at India’s pre-medical tests
July 18, 2015
Hijab banned at India’s pre-medical tests
Full sleeves are not allowed under the new dress code A new dress code for pre-medical tests in India that bans the Islamic headscarf or hijab to avoid cheating has been criticized as a threat to the future of…
Saudi Shia citizen lashed for holding Friday prayer inside his house
July 18, 2015
Saudi Shia citizen lashed for holding Friday prayer inside his house
Zuhair Bu Salih said that due to the lack of Shia mosques in his neighborhood A Saudi court has sentenced a Shia citizen for two months and 60 lashes for holding Friday prayer inside his house. Zuhair Bu Salih…
Syrian army troopers deal major blows to Takfiri militants
July 18, 2015
Syrian army troopers deal major blows to Takfiri militants
Syrian troops stormed terrorists’ hideout in the southwestern city of al-Zabadani Army forces in Syria have carried out mop-up operations against foreign-backed terrorists across the conflict-ridden Arab country, inflicting heavy losses on them. Syrian troops stormed terrorists’ hideout in…