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A festive celebration marking the birthday of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, peace be upon him, was held at the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Hosseini al-Shirazi in the Sayyeda Zainab area in Damascus. The ceremony witnessed the presence of numerous…

Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, has declared January as Muslim American Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of the state’s Muslim community, estimated at 240,000 people, news reports said Wednesday. “This month, we honor their achievements, reflect on their history, and…

In stark contrast to the vision of Pakistan’s founding leader, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who envisioned a state for all Muslims, Pakistan has become one of the most dangerous places for Shia Muslims. Recent attacks have highlighted the systematic persecution faced…

The 6th edition of the “Recitation and Nasheed for Peace in the South” competition was inaugurated at Hat Yai University, Thailand, on January 7, 2025. The event, organized under the patronage of the Songkhla provincial government, featured prominent participation from…

Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader, has reiterated the need for full implementation of Afghanistan’s Law of Vice and Virtue during a speech at a seminar in Kandahar, local news outlets reported. The law, first introduced in 2022, imposes strict societal…

The German government has raised concerns over Pakistan’s deportation of Afghan refugees, many of whom face prolonged waits for resettlement visas, according to a report by InfoMigrants. Germany acknowledged the worsening conditions for Afghan refugees in Pakistan and emphasized the…

Los Angeles’ largest wildfire changed course on Saturday, prompting new evacuation orders and intensifying challenges for firefighters already stretched thin by multiple blazes. Since Tuesday, six wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles County, claiming 16 lives and destroying or damaging 10,000…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted a staggering figure of over 22 million children out of school in Pakistan during the opening of the International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities on Saturday, Anadolu Agency reported. He emphasized the urgent…

A group of 43 Uyghur men detained in Thailand is at imminent risk of deportation back to China, where they fear persecution and torture, Arab News reported today. Recent recordings reveal that Thai immigration officials presented the men with voluntary…

The United Nations has projected global economic growth to remain modest at 2.8% in 2025, consistent with the growth rate for 2024, according to the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report. This stability comes amidst ongoing structural challenges and…