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25th of Dhul-Qada Marks Dahw al-Ardh: Day Allah Showered Earth with Divine Mercy for First Time

25th of Dhul-Qada Marks Dahw al-Ardh: Day Allah Showered Earth with Divine Mercy for First Time

The significant Day of Dahw al-Ardh (25th Dhu al-Qa’dah) is celebrated as the day Allah, the Almighty, “spread out” the Earth. Shia traditions narrate it as a blessed time for repentance and divine mercy. In one narration, Imam Jafar al-Sadiq…
Eid al-Adha traditions in Australia: Muslims combine religious devotion with community solidarity

Eid al-Adha traditions in Australia: Muslims combine religious devotion with community solidarity

Despite geographical distance and cultural differences, Muslims in Australia are keen to observe the ritual of animal sacrifice during Eid al-Adha. The practice reflects their commitment to core Islamic values of sacrifice, generosity, and social solidarity, even while living in…
Swiss town votes against Muslim burial plots, stirring debate on religious inclusion

Swiss town votes against Muslim burial plots, stirring debate on religious inclusion

Residents of Weinfelden, a town in the Swiss canton of Thurgau, narrowly voted against a proposal to create dedicated Muslim burial plots in the local cemetery. The referendum, held on Sunday, saw 51.6% opposing the plan, overturning a previous municipal…
Sweden to require social services to offer voluntary return guidance to migrants from July

Sweden to require social services to offer voluntary return guidance to migrants from July

The Swedish government has announced a proposed amendment to the Social Services Act that would require local social services offices, known as “Socialen” or “sosialen,” to begin offering information on voluntary return programs to migrants starting July 1, 2025. The…
Ottawa Mosque nears heritage status for cultural and architectural significance

Ottawa Mosque nears heritage status for cultural and architectural significance

One of Ottawa’s oldest mosques is on track to receive official heritage designation following a positive recommendation from city officials. Built between 1973 and 1979, the Ottawa Mosque is among the earliest Islamic places of worship in Ontario and is…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Holy Najaf stresses support for addiction recovery and family care

Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Holy Najaf stresses support for addiction recovery and family care

The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Holy Najaf received a delegation from Iraq’s Ministry of Interior advisors on rehabilitation and mental health. The meeting focused on enhancing recovery centers and supporting reintegration efforts for individuals battling…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s religious mission launches operations in Holy Medina ahead of 2025 Hajj

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s religious mission launches operations in Holy Medina ahead of 2025 Hajj

The Hajj religious mission affiliated with Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has announced the start of its activities in Holy Medina in preparation for the 1446 AH Hajj season. The mission aims to provide comprehensive religious and spiritual support…
Lebanon to Proceed with Local Elections Amid Israeli Military Activity

Lebanon to Proceed with Local Elections Amid Israeli Military Activity

Lebanon is determined to hold its fourth phase of local elections this Saturday in the South and Nabatieh governorates despite ongoing Israeli incursions near the Litani River, Arab News reported. Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar, speaking in Sidon, emphasized the government’s…
Four children killed in suspected suicide bombing targeting school bus in southwestern Pakistan

Four children killed in suspected suicide bombing targeting school bus in southwestern Pakistan

At least four children died and over 30 were injured on Wednesday in a suspected suicide attack on a bus carrying students from a military-run Army Public School in Khuzdar district, Balochistan, Arab News reported. Officials are investigating the nature…
Flood victims stranded on roofs as eastern Australia endures heavy rain

Flood victims stranded on roofs as eastern Australia endures heavy rain

In eastern Australia, fast-rising floodwaters have submerged homes and left many residents stranded on rooftops overnight, Arab News reported. Since Monday, Taree, located about 300 kilometers north of Sydney, has received 415 millimeters of rain—over four times the usual May…
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