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Greece, Thessaloniki: Oldest Islamic Religious Centre to be Fully Restored

Greece, Thessaloniki: Oldest Islamic Religious Centre to be Fully Restored

The Greek city times reported on the 9th of May that the Hamza Bey Mosque, also known as the Alkazar, located in the center of Thessaloniki, is expected to be fully restored by 2025. The restoration project, which is part…
New wave of instability hits Pakistan following arrest of Imran Khan

New wave of instability hits Pakistan following arrest of Imran Khan

The Pakistani army arrested Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, on Tuesday, May 9. According to reports, his supporters took it to streets and demonstrated across Pakistan, which turned into violence, with angry protesters…
ASEAN concerned about growing violence in Myanmar

ASEAN concerned about growing violence in Myanmar

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has expressed deep concern about the violence in military-ruled Myanmar. “We were deeply concerned with ongoing violence in Myanmar and urged the immediate cessation of all forms of violence and the use of…
Enrollment of Muslim Students in Higher Education in India Drops by 8%

Enrollment of Muslim Students in Higher Education in India Drops by 8%

May 9th, the all India survey recently released some new shocking statistics. Enrollment of Muslim students in higher education in India dropped by 8% during the academic year 2020-2021, with Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir experiencing the highest declines,…
UN says humanitarian situation in Yemen is challenging, millions in urgent need of assistance

UN says humanitarian situation in Yemen is challenging, millions in urgent need of assistance

The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, David Greasley, said that “The situation in Yemen is very critical”, noting that, “there are people who are unable to meet their daily needs after 8 years of war.” Greasley stressed that nearly…
HRW: International law to guarantee free education is needed to expand education

HRW: International law to guarantee free education is needed to expand education

The Human Rights Watch said in a report, on Tuesday, that access to free education is needed for sustainable development and for children to flourish. The organization confirmed that although over 16 countries have adopted, since 2015, legislations to expand…
Australia: Shias of AhlulBayt in Sydney organize lecture event

Australia: Shias of AhlulBayt in Sydney organize lecture event

On May 6th, the Al-Jaafaria Shia Islamic Centre in Sydney, Australia organized a lecture event featuring Sayed Fadel Elsayed. The lecture, entitled “Habits of the Self,” focused on the importance of cultivating good habits in our daily lives, the challenges…
Chinese diplomat expelled for intimidating Canadian lawmaker critical of mistreating Uyghur Muslims

Chinese diplomat expelled for intimidating Canadian lawmaker critical of mistreating Uyghur Muslims

Canada expelled a Toronto-based Chinese diplomat on Monday, May 8, for gathering information on Michael Chong, an outspoken critic of China’s Uyghur Muslims policy. Following an intelligence report accusing the Chinese envoy of trying to intimidate the Canadian lawmaker, the…
For stronger communities, Lanarkshire Islamic group tackles food poverty, mental health challenges

For stronger communities, Lanarkshire Islamic group tackles food poverty, mental health challenges

Friends of Airdrie and Coatbridge Islamic Centre (FACIC) is helping the hungry and those with mental health problems to build stronger communities.  The group has partnered with a local community mental health team and food banks to provide support during…
Hujjat-ul-Islam Sayyed Ali Talaghani meets Ayatollah Sayyid Hossein Shirazi

Hujjat-ul-Islam Sayyed Ali Talaghani meets Ayatollah Sayyid Hossein Shirazi

Hujjat al-Islam Seyyed Ali Taleqani, one of Iraq’s most famous religious speakers met with Ayatollah Seyyed Hossein Shirazi, son of the Supreme religious authority – Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh Hosseini Shirazi (may Allah prolong his life). In this meeting, which…
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