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Indian authorities demolish Muslim homes, Hindu nationalists vandalize mosques
February 19, 2023
Indian authorities demolish Muslim homes, Hindu nationalists vandalize mosques
Amid sorrow and weeping of their owners, the Indian authorities demolished Muslim homes, in the Capital, New Delhi, based on claims that they are built illegally. According to Indian news outlets, the demolition campaign was carried out, last Wednesday, by…
Syria: At least 53 people killed, many others injured in terrorist attack targeting crowded market
February 19, 2023
Syria: At least 53 people killed, many others injured in terrorist attack targeting crowded market
A deadly attack which occurred on Saturday, left at least 53 people dead and many others injured in the northwestern Syrian city of Aleppo. The terrorist attack occurred in the al-Zahraa neighborhood, targeting a crowded market with explosive devices. According…
Bahraini forces arrest over dozen protesters on 2011 popular uprising anniversary
February 19, 2023
Bahraini forces arrest over dozen protesters on 2011 popular uprising anniversary
Bahraini regime forces have arrested more than a dozen pro-democracy protesters as they participated in rallies across the Persian Gulf kingdom to mark the twelfth anniversary of the 2011 popular uprising against the ruling Al Khalifah regime. The Ministry of…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds its 5th meeting on ‘Karbala Vision Project’
February 19, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds its 5th meeting on ‘Karbala Vision Project’
The Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, affiliated to the Supreme Religious Authority, has revealed that a number of Iraqi officials expressed their readiness to support “Vision of Holy Karbala 2030 – 50 Million Pilgrims in Arbaeen” project. The…
Over 12 million pilgrims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim
February 17, 2023
Over 12 million pilgrims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim
Amid tight security, more than 12 million pilgrims from Iraq and other foreign countries marked, today Friday, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, according to official statistics. Correspondent of Shia Waves reported that hundreds of service…
UNESCO Confronts Accusations of Enabling China’s Persecution of Uyghur Heritage and Culture
February 17, 2023
UNESCO Confronts Accusations of Enabling China’s Persecution of Uyghur Heritage and Culture
UNESCO has come under fire for its relationship with the Chinese government. The Uyghur Human rights project, based in Washington, published a report this week accusing UNESCO of not holding China accountable for its treatment of Uyghur heritage, including its…
London-based Turkish mosque receives hate-filled letter
February 17, 2023
London-based Turkish mosque receives hate-filled letter
A Turkish community mosque in Hackney received a hate-filled letter on Wednesday (February 15) which has been described as ‘saddening and disturbing’ by the mosque director. The letter gloats about the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria while expressing disappointment…
Imam Hussein TV viewers from Bradford visit channel’s headquarters in Holy Karbala
February 17, 2023
Imam Hussein TV viewers from Bradford visit channel’s headquarters in Holy Karbala
A group of 50 Imam Hussein TV viewer from the city of Bradford in the UK travelled to the holy city of Karbala to visit the broadcasting tower of the channel. After graciously performing Ziarah to Hazrat Aba Abdullah al-Hussein…
Peshawar mosque attack puts Pakistan in difficult security situation
February 17, 2023
Peshawar mosque attack puts Pakistan in difficult security situation
Pakistan recently witnessed a suicide bombing at a mosque in a highly fortified police compound in Peshawar, Pakistan. The Jan. 30 Peshawar bombing occurred when Pakistan is already dealing with daunting challenges such as domestic political tensions, a cost-of-living crisis,…
Ill-motivated ‘Hijab ban’ has pushed Muslim girls out of school, an Indian politician says
February 16, 2023
Ill-motivated ‘Hijab ban’ has pushed Muslim girls out of school, an Indian politician says
The Indian politician and journalist, John Brittas on February 10 raised the hijab issue in the Rajya Sabha saying that over a lakh Muslim girl students have dropped out of government colleges in Karnataka after the controversial ban on head…