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Muslim Student Association organizes weeklong cultural event at Rutgers
April 15, 2017
Muslim Student Association organizes weeklong cultural event at Rutgers
Every spring at Rutgers University in New Jersey, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosts Islam Awareness week to engage with the larger Rutgers community and educate people about the Islamic religion and culture. Every spring at Rutgers University in…
ISIS has lost most territory it held in Iraq – Iraqi spokesman
April 15, 2017
ISIS has lost most territory it held in Iraq – Iraqi spokesman
ISIS has lost most of the territory it has held in Iraq since 2014, an Iraqi military spokesman said on Tuesday. ISIS has lost most of the territory it has held in Iraq since 2014, an Iraqi military spokesman…
PMU picture exhibition held in Pakistan
April 15, 2017
PMU picture exhibition held in Pakistan
Within the activities of the Cultural Week Festival being held by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Pakistan, is an exhibition displaying the pictures of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) showing their heroic stories in combating ISIS. Within the activities…
Ahlulbayt followers commemorate Sayyida Zainab’s martyrdom anniversary in Damascus
April 15, 2017
Ahlulbayt followers commemorate Sayyida Zainab’s martyrdom anniversary in Damascus
The Syrian capital of Damascus witnessed the influx of thousands of Ahlulbayt followers from different countries marking the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Zainab, peace be upon her. The Syrian capital of Damascus witnessed the influx of thousands of Ahlulbayt…
Myanmar begins shuttering three Rohingya camps
April 13, 2017
Myanmar begins shuttering three Rohingya camps
Myanmar has started shutting down three displacement camps in strife-torn Rakhine state, a senior official said Tuesday, although it was not immediately clear where the inhabitants would go. Myanmar has started shutting down three displacement camps in strife-torn Rakhine…
Japan’s Royal Holdings to expand halal food offerings
April 13, 2017
Japan’s Royal Holdings to expand halal food offerings
Restaurant chain operator Royal Holdings in Japan plans to broaden its halal food menu and step up sales of such fare at exhibition halls and college cafeterias. Restaurant chain operator Royal Holdings in Japan plans to broaden its halal…
250ISIS Militants killed in Hamza Operation
April 13, 2017
250ISIS Militants killed in Hamza Operation
Local officials in Nangarhar province on Monday said a 10-day operation named ‘Hamza’ was launched by Afghan Special Forces in cooperation with foreign troops and are ongoing in Kot and Achin districts. Local officials in Nangarhar province on Monday…
Sources: Syria, militants set to evacuate four towns as part of deal
April 13, 2017
Sources: Syria, militants set to evacuate four towns as part of deal
The Syrian government and militants are reportedly set to begin the evacuation of four towns in Idlib and Damascus Countryside as part of a deal they reached late last month. The Syrian government and militants are reportedly set to…
First Shia woman on trial in Saudi Arabia over protests
April 13, 2017
First Shia woman on trial in Saudi Arabia over protests
Saudi authorities have started legal proceedings against a Shia woman for taking part in protests in the east of the country, where Shias have for long complained about discrimination. Saudi authorities have started legal proceedings against a Shia woman…
Millions across Yemen, Africa could be at risk of death from starvation – UN agency
April 13, 2017
Millions across Yemen, Africa could be at risk of death from starvation – UN agency
Warning of increasing risk of mass deaths from starvation in many countries in Africa and in Yemen due to worsening drought and conflict, the United Nations Refugee Agency has called for international support to prevent the repeat of the 2011…