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French Muslims concerned about actions of extreme right-wing groups against Muslims
December 4, 2023
French Muslims concerned about actions of extreme right-wing groups against Muslims
The president of the French Council of Muslim Faith called on the French Muslims to be “vigilant” against any abuse by the far-right currents of the deadly attack of a Frenchman of Iranian origin in Paris on Saturday night. Mohammed…
Holy Karbala prepares to hold Third International “Kawthar Al-Ismah” Festival
December 4, 2023
Holy Karbala prepares to hold Third International “Kawthar Al-Ismah” Festival
The holy city of Karbala is preparing to host the third international “Kawthar Al-Ismah” festival, which is being held in honor of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahra, peace be upon her. Ali Kazem Sultan, head of the Festivals and Celebrations Department at…
British newspaper publishes article on Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage by Iraqi writer
December 4, 2023
British newspaper publishes article on Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage by Iraqi writer
In light of the growing influence of Iraqi writers and authors in the global community, an Iraqi writer has successfully published an article in English in the British electronic newspapers, the Arba’een Global Network’. The article, written by Iraqi writer…
US traveler, blogger says visit to Iraq is never complete without visiting Holy Karbala, Najaf
December 3, 2023
US traveler, blogger says visit to Iraq is never complete without visiting Holy Karbala, Najaf
The American traveler and blogger Joelle Bohringer documented her most important moments and the sites she visited in Iraq, specifically the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf, describing the million-person visits as devotion that adorns the two holy cities. Traveler…
Escalating clashes displaces tens of thousands in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
December 3, 2023
Escalating clashes displaces tens of thousands in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
An intensification of fighting between ethnic Arakan Army fighters and junta troops in western Myanmar’s Rakhine state has caused tens of thousands of villagers to flee four major townships in anticipation of additional clashes, RFA reported Friday. The fighting follows…
Strong 7.6 earthquake hits Philippines, kills 1, triggers evacuation
December 3, 2023
Strong 7.6 earthquake hits Philippines, kills 1, triggers evacuation
A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines has killed at least one person, as thousands were ordered to evacuate, including in Japan, after tsunami warnings that were later lifted. The powerful magnitude 7.6 quake struck off the coast of…
Death toll from Kenya’s floods climbs to 136 as waters submerge entire towns
December 3, 2023
Death toll from Kenya’s floods climbs to 136 as waters submerge entire towns
The death toll from flood-related incidences has risen to 136 in Kenay as ensuing waters have wiped towns off the map, Africa News reported. According to the National El Nino Emergency and Disaster Response Command Centre, the number of households…
Pakistan: 9 dead, 25 injured in ‘terrorist’ attack on passenger bus
December 3, 2023
Pakistan: 9 dead, 25 injured in ‘terrorist’ attack on passenger bus
At least nine people were killed, and 25 others injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on a passenger bus in Pakistani city of Chilas located in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). The armed assailants on motorcycles fired indiscriminately at the bus, which was…
Philippine: Army kills 11 Sunni extremist militants in major anti-insurgency offensive
December 3, 2023
Philippine: Army kills 11 Sunni extremist militants in major anti-insurgency offensive
Philippine troops, backed by airstrikes and artillery fire, killed 11 suspected members of Sunni Extremist militias near a hinterland village in the country’s south in one of the military’s bloodiest anti-insurgency offensives this year, the Associated Press reported. The military…
Japanese Muslims celebrate renovation of historic ‘Sapporo’ mosque
December 3, 2023
Japanese Muslims celebrate renovation of historic ‘Sapporo’ mosque
According to local media outlets,Muslims in Japan have celebrated the renovation of the historicmosque known as (Sapporo) in the city of Hokkaido. The organizers were quoted by the media as saying: “With the help of our great Lord, the historic…