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A six-year study led by Tufts University has found that migrating urban rats are spreading leptospirosis, a potentially deadly bacterial disease. Researchers tested 328 rat kidney samples from 17 Boston sites, with 59 testing positive for Leptospira. Genetic sequencing revealed…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…