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Canada: Muslim groups in Quebec ask court to invalidate ‘discriminatory’ school prayer ban
May 19, 2023
Canada: Muslim groups in Quebec ask court to invalidate ‘discriminatory’ school prayer ban
Six Muslim groups are asking a Quebec court to declare unconstitutionality of the new provincial edict that bans religious activity in public schools. In a lawsuit filed last week, the groups asked Quebec Superior Court to “declare constitutionally invalid, inapplicable,…
South Korea: Campaigners of Kyungbuk University march to promote peaceful coexistence
May 19, 2023
South Korea: Campaigners of Kyungbuk University march to promote peaceful coexistence
Students and professors of Kyungbuk University in the city of Daegu in southeastern Korea have organized a marching campaign to urge resistance against opposition to construction of a mosque in a neighborhood near the university, demanding respect for pluralism. The…
Dilapidated Blackburn church undergoes remarkable transformation into vibrant masjid
May 19, 2023
Dilapidated Blackburn church undergoes remarkable transformation into vibrant masjid
This month, in a remarkable display of community spirit, a neglected church in Blackburn has been completely transformed into the stunning Masjid-e-Taqwa. After years of disuse, the historic St Chad’s Church has been reborn as a vibrant mosque, serving as…
Shia Holy Shrines Authority intensifies efforts to boost religious tourism
May 19, 2023
Shia Holy Shrines Authority intensifies efforts to boost religious tourism
The Shia Holy Shrines and Religious Sites Authority in Iraq reiterated, Thursday 18th of May, its endeavours to stimulate religious tourism in cities embracing holy shrines and religious sites. The authority said in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency…
Iraq to build new motorway connecting Baghdad to Holy Karbala
May 19, 2023
Iraq to build new motorway connecting Baghdad to Holy Karbala
The Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, ordered the construction of a new 120-km-long motorway connecting Baghdad to the holy city of Karbala. The project will facilitate the movement of pilgrims, especially millions of pilgrims during Arba’een of Imam…
Home Secretary Issues Eviction Notices to Afghan Refugees
May 19, 2023
Home Secretary Issues Eviction Notices to Afghan Refugees
The guardian reported this Tuesday that Afghan refugee families, including a special forces soldier and a political adviser, who were resettled in Yorkshire after being airlifted out of Kabul, have received eviction notices from Home Secretary Suella Braverman. This marks…
German coalition calls for Islamic military chaplains in Bundeswehr
May 18, 2023
German coalition calls for Islamic military chaplains in Bundeswehr
The coalition parties in the German Bundestag have written a letter urging the government to introduce Islamic military chaplains in the Bundeswehr. With over 3,000 Muslim soldiers currently serving, the coalition argues that it is essential to provide them with…
Who is Hussain Team visit a deaf school in Uganda
May 18, 2023
Who is Hussain Team visit a deaf school in Uganda
The Who is Hussain Team in Uganda made a special visit to a deaf school, whilst at the school they provided all the children with a hearty meal and essential care packages which included toiletries and clothes. The UK based…
Sweden is on course to become one of world’s first “smoke-free” countries
May 18, 2023
Sweden is on course to become one of world’s first “smoke-free” countries
Sweden is due to become on of the world’ first ‘smoke-free’ countries, as less than 5% of the adult populations is smoking. This comes as smokers are switching to cigarette alternatives such as vapes, nicotine patches and snus which is…
Gunmen attack US convoy in Nigeria, killing four
May 18, 2023
Gunmen attack US convoy in Nigeria, killing four
Gunmen targeted a US convoy in Anambra state, southeastern Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, according to local police. Two of the victims were identified as US consulate employees, while the others were police officers. The attackers also…