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Halal food market size in US to grow by USD 9.33 billion from 2021 to 2026
January 24, 2023
Halal food market size in US to grow by USD 9.33 billion from 2021 to 2026
The halal food market size in US is estimated to increase by USD 9.33 billion between 2021 and 2026. The market’s growth momentum will be progressing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.62% during the forecast period. The competitive…
‘Futuresque’ mosque to be constructed in Bahrain
January 24, 2023
‘Futuresque’ mosque to be constructed in Bahrain
A ‘futuresque’ mosque reimagining Islamic architecture has been approved by local authorities and may now be constructed in Bahrain. According to the project architect Mr. Karimi, “The proposal pushes the relationship of architectural elements to one another investigating the elasticity…
Canada takes back 23 of its citizens detained in ISIS camps in Syria
January 24, 2023
Canada takes back 23 of its citizens detained in ISIS camps in Syria
Canada said it would take back 23 of its citizens who were being held in ISIS camps in northeastern Syria. The group includes six women, 13 children and four men. Among the men to be returned is Jack Letts, a…
Afghan refugees in Islamabad protest against detention, forceful deportation
January 24, 2023
Afghan refugees in Islamabad protest against detention, forceful deportation
Many Afghan social activists and refugees in Islamabad protested on Saturday against Pakistan’s forceful deportation policy and asked the host country to treat refugees with decency. Pakistani press has received footage from the gathering showing some Afghan women gathered in…
UN body condemns Quran burning in Sweden
January 24, 2023
UN body condemns Quran burning in Sweden
The high representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations has condemned the burning of the Muslim holy book by a Swedish-Danish far-right politician as a “vile act”. Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Danish far-right political party Hard Line, carried…
U.N. aid chief raises women’s rights concerns with Taliban in Afghan capital
January 24, 2023
U.N. aid chief raises women’s rights concerns with Taliban in Afghan capital
The United Nations’ aid chief visited Kabul on Monday and raised concerns over women’s education and work with the Taliban administration’s acting minister of foreign affairs, an Afghan ministry statement said. The Taliban-run administration last month ordered NGOs not to…
“Vision of Holy Karbala 2030 – 50 Million Pilgrims in Arbaeen” discussed at Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation
January 24, 2023
“Vision of Holy Karbala 2030 – 50 Million Pilgrims in Arbaeen” discussed at Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, which is affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, continues to hold its discussion meetings with a number of specialists about its new project (Vision…
Daily scientific session of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in holy city of Qom
January 24, 2023
Daily scientific session of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in holy city of Qom
The Supreme Religious Authority held the daily scientific session in his honorable house in the holy city of Qom, in presence of scholars, students and general Ahlulbayt followers. An attendee asked, “In the event that executing Islamic punishment results in…
Shias worldwide rejoice the birth anniversary of Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (peace be upon him)
January 24, 2023
Shias worldwide rejoice the birth anniversary of Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (peace be upon him)
The first of the blessed month of Rajab marks the birth anniversary of Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (peace be upon him). Ahlulbayt lovers around the world celebrate this auspicious occasion in mosques, Islamic centers and Husseiniyahs. The Holy Shrines in Iraq…
As ongoing economic crisis deepens, thousands of Pakistanis are losing jobs
January 23, 2023
As ongoing economic crisis deepens, thousands of Pakistanis are losing jobs
Every day thousands of Pakistanis are losing jobs as the ongoing economic crisis deepens further. Just how many millions will become jobless in 2023? Estimates vary. But given the current pace of business closures, temporary shutdowns, and planned reduction in…