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Central chairman of Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan honors students of Gilgit-Baltistan
May 3, 2023
Central chairman of Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan honors students of Gilgit-Baltistan
Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan Central Secretary General Allama Dr. Shabbir Hasan Maithmi organised an Eid Milan Party for the students of Gilgit- Baltistan living in Rawalpindi Islamabad. The students were urged to also give religious education equal importance as religion with secular…
“Who is Hussein?” organization launches medical fair for homeless in Florida
May 3, 2023
“Who is Hussein?” organization launches medical fair for homeless in Florida
The UK-based “Who is Hussain?” organization has launched a health fair for the community’s homeless population in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to the official website of the organization, the Miami team in collaboration with medical students, nurses, optometrists, and physical…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation digs well to deliver water to Afghan Shia families
May 3, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation digs well to deliver water to Afghan Shia families
The Karbala-based Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has responded to the calls of Afghan Shia families who are in dire need of fresh water in their residential areas. The Foundation’s administration said in a statement to Shia Waves…
Sudan’s warring factions agree to seven-day ceasefire, South Sudan says
May 3, 2023
Sudan’s warring factions agree to seven-day ceasefire, South Sudan says
The two warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire, the foreign ministry of South Sudan said in a statement Tuesday. The ceasefire agreement, which is supposed to start on May 4th and last until the 11th, was…
United Nations criticizes violation of Muslim rights in France
May 3, 2023
United Nations criticizes violation of Muslim rights in France
In a recent meeting, the United Nations Human Rights Council criticized the violation of the rights of Muslims and immigrants in France, citing incidents of racial slurs and police brutality. Several countries, including Tunisia, called on France to do more…
UN chief warns of humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, vowing to champion women’s rights
May 3, 2023
UN chief warns of humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, vowing to champion women’s rights
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, confirmed during the UN international meeting on Afghanistan held in Doha, and concluded yesterday, Tuesday, that they “did not discuss the issue of recognizing the Taliban government,” stressing that, “the United Nations…
Saudi authorities behead Shia man in Al Awamiyah on trumped-up insecurity charges
May 3, 2023
Saudi authorities behead Shia man in Al Awamiyah on trumped-up insecurity charges
The Saudi authorities have executed a Shia young man from Al Awamiyah region on fabricated charges that he had threatened the security of the Kingdom. Local media outlets reported that the Saudi authorities had carried out on Shawwal 12th, corresponding…
US religious freedom commission recommends India for blacklist
May 2, 2023
US religious freedom commission recommends India for blacklist
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has, for the fourth year in a row, recommended inclusion of India’s government in a religious freedom blacklist, noting that conditions in the country for religious minorities “continued to worsen” throughout…
WFP: Over 133 million Nigerians are now below poverty line
May 2, 2023
WFP: Over 133 million Nigerians are now below poverty line
The World Food Programme said in a new report that the number of Nigerians living below the poverty line has risen to over 133 million while another 4.3 million face severe hunger in the terrorists-ravaged Northeast region. The UN-affiliated organization…
In an initiative described as historic, New Jersey establishes Muslim heritage month
May 2, 2023
In an initiative described as historic, New Jersey establishes Muslim heritage month
The Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, signed a bipartisan resolution on Saturday declaring January as Muslim Heritage Month, media outlets reported. New Jersey is home to more than 300,000 Muslim residents. This month comes to celebrate the history, accomplishments and…