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Large numbers of Iraqi pilgrims continue their walk towards the capital, Baghdad, to commemorate the painful anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (peace be upon him) in holy city of Al-Kadhimiya. The Imam’s martyrdom anniversary is on the…

A dysfunctional health system, widespread poverty and increased restrictions placed on women are at the heart of the current humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, according to a new report published by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) today. Policymakers, donors and local authorities…

Prisoners mutinied in a northwestern Syria prison Monday following a deadly earthquake, with at least 20 escaping the jail holding mostly IS group members, a source at the facility told AFP. The military police prison in the Syrian town of…

The “Victoria Road” Shia mosque in Newport, Wales hosted an interfaith meeting to promote social cohesion and mutual understanding. The meeting was organized by Mubarak Ali, the secretary of the Islamic Society of Wales. “This is a very positive event…

Algeria has announced its decision to print and distribute copies of the Noble Quran especially for the blind people in France. Qurans in Braille are being printed and will be distributed through the Paris mosque The aim of this project…

The United Nations said on Monday that 289 civilians were injured in the explosion of mines and munitions left over from war in Al-Hodeidah Governorate, western Yemen, during the past year. The United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement…

Human chains, rallies, and protest demonstrations were held across Pakistan on Sunday to express solidarity with the pro-independence movement in Jammu and Kashmir. The day, a national holiday, began with special prayers in the mosques for the liberation of Kashmir.…

The UK-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC) is sending emergency aid to the victims of the earthquake which hit Turkey and Syria World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that as many as 23 million people across Turkey and Syria are in a…

More than six years into China’s campaign to eradicate independent Uyghur society at home, the Chinese authorities are going to great length to keep tabs on ordinary Uyghurs abroad, media reported. The roughly 50,000 Uyghurs in Turkey face unique risks.…

Death toll has passed 5,000 with more than 25 thousand injured after a powerful 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria yesterday, Monday. Local emergency rescuers in both countries have said that toll is likely to rise as more people are…