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King of Morocco names himself the ‘commander of the faithful’
November 30, 2016
King of Morocco names himself the ‘commander of the faithful’
Muhammad VI, king of Morocco, claimed that he is the ‘commander of the faithful’ in a press conference in Madagascar. Muhammad VI, king of Morocco, claimed that he is the ‘commander of the faithful’ in a press conference…
The Kuwaiti parliament raps up the elections
November 30, 2016
The Kuwaiti parliament raps up the elections
The Kuwaiti news agency has declared the elections results whereas ten members were chosen to represent each of five regions. The Kuwaiti news agency has declared the elections results whereas ten members were chosen to represent each of five…
Saudi airstrike kills 12 civilians in Yemen’s Hudaydah
November 30, 2016
Saudi airstrike kills 12 civilians in Yemen’s Hudaydah
At least a dozen people, including women and children, killed when Saudi fighter jets carried out an airstrike against a residential neighborhood in Yemen’s western coastal province of Hudaydah. At least a dozen people, including women and children, killed…
Half a million children live under siege in Syria
November 30, 2016
Half a million children live under siege in Syria
As violence continues to escalate across Syria, the number of children living under siege has doubled in less than one year. As violence continues to escalate across Syria, the number of children living under siege has doubled in less…
Million-strong gathering in Nigeria on Arbaeen
November 28, 2016
Million-strong gathering in Nigeria on Arbaeen
A brother of Nigeria’s top Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky said more than ten million Shia Muslims come together to attend a ceremony in Zaria, northern state of Kaduna, every year to mark Arbaeen. A brother of Nigeria’s top…
Fighters attack army base in Pakistan’s northwest
November 28, 2016
Fighters attack army base in Pakistan’s northwest
Pakistan’s army says a mosque has been targeted at an army facility in northwest Pakistan, resulting in a shootout in which four of the attackers and two soldiers have died. Pakistan’s army says a mosque has been targeted at…
Syrian army declares liberation of Hanano in eastern Aleppo
November 28, 2016
Syrian army declares liberation of Hanano in eastern Aleppo
Syrian armed forces and allies have managed to seize control of a key district in the northwestern city of Aleppo, which has been a flash point over the past few months. Syrian armed forces and allies have managed to…
Delegations of believers inspired by Ayatollah Najafi’s directives
November 28, 2016
Delegations of believers inspired by Ayatollah Najafi’s directives
The Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi, may Allah prolong his life, welcomed many delegations of believers worldwide who commemorated the Arbaeen Pilgrimage in the holy city of Karbala. The Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi, may Allah prolong his life,…
Moroccan Shia convert visits Imam Ali Holy Shrine; confirms Arbaeen pilgrimage brings Muslims’ hearts together
November 28, 2016
Moroccan Shia convert visits Imam Ali Holy Shrine; confirms Arbaeen pilgrimage brings Muslims’ hearts together
Coinciding with Arbaeen Pilgrimage, Moroccan convert Fatima Mubarak has visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali for the first time. Coinciding with Arbaeen Pilgrimage, Moroccan convert Fatima Mubarak has visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali for the first…
UN Official: Burma is pursuing ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ of Rohingya Muslims
November 26, 2016
UN Official: Burma is pursuing ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ of Rohingya Muslims
Thousands of stateless Rohingya Muslims are trying to reach Bangladesh amid reports of abuse by the Burmese army. Thousands of stateless Rohingya Muslims are trying to reach Bangladesh amid reports of abuse by the Burmese army. Burmese…