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Civil organizations call on the European Union to combat Islamophobia
June 16, 2022
Civil organizations call on the European Union to combat Islamophobia
Dozens of civil society organizations active in Europe blamed the European Union institutions for the failure to combat Islamophobia. In a letter addressed to the institutions of the European Union, 41 European organizations expressed their concern over the failure of…
Shia Muslims in England celebrate opening of new Husseini Islamic Center in Burton
June 16, 2022
Shia Muslims in England celebrate opening of new Husseini Islamic Center in Burton
Shia Muslims in England celebrated the opening of the Husseini Islamic Center located in Burton Street in the city of Sheffield, with a self-financed amount of four million pounds. The Peterborough Today newspaper said, “The construction of this center represents…
Taliban bans teaching of Jafari jurisprudence at Bamiyan University
June 16, 2022
Taliban bans teaching of Jafari jurisprudence at Bamiyan University
The Taliban movement issued instructions forbidding the teaching of Jafari jurisprudence at Bamiyan University in the Afghan Shia province of Bamiyan. Muhammad Muhaqiq, head of the Islamic Unity Party, said that the Hanafi jurisprudence at Bamiyan University has replaced the…
Iraq announces its readiness to open land ports for Iranian pilgrims to cross
June 16, 2022
Iraq announces its readiness to open land ports for Iranian pilgrims to cross
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities announced its country’s readiness to open some land ports for Iranian pilgrims to cross. A statement from the ministry stated, “The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Hassan Nazim, discussed with the…
After the end of his contract, Brazilian footballer bids farewell to Najaf with a visit to Imam Ali Holy Shrine
June 16, 2022
After the end of his contract, Brazilian footballer bids farewell to Najaf with a visit to Imam Ali Holy Shrine
A Brazilian professional footballer has bid farewell to the holy city of Najaf, with a visit to the Holy Shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, peace be upon him. Social media networks and local…
The Guardian: 69% of British Muslims have been exposed to Islamophobic practices
June 16, 2022
The Guardian: 69% of British Muslims have been exposed to Islamophobic practices
The public affairs spokesman for the Muslim Council of Britain, Miqdaad Versi, confirmed that 69% of British Muslims were exposed to Islamophobic practices in their workplaces. In his article in the Guardian newspaper, Versi highlights a recent opinion poll conducted…
Pakistan: Government efforts to facilitate pilgrimage to the holy shrines
June 16, 2022
Pakistan: Government efforts to facilitate pilgrimage to the holy shrines
Since the second half of last year and early this year, Pakistan has sought to facilitate the travel of its citizens to Iraq, Syria and Iran to visit the holy shrines. The efforts were very clear through the visits of…
First Quran Museum in Chicago inaugurated
June 15, 2022
First Quran Museum in Chicago inaugurated
A museum that showcases a collection of historic Quranic manuscripts has been inaugurated in Chicago, United States. The Nagamia International Institute of Islamic Medicine and Science (NIIMS) based in Illinois, announced the opening of the “Rare Quranic collection of Antique…
Free Muslim calls on the Arab leaders gathering in Saudi Arabia to discuss opportunities for peace and coexistence
June 15, 2022
Free Muslim calls on the Arab leaders gathering in Saudi Arabia to discuss opportunities for peace and coexistence
The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, called on the leaders of the Gulf states, Iraq, Jordan and Egypt, scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia on the 15th of this month, to discuss opportunities for regional and global peace and to…
Saudi Arabia eases mask mandate as first batch of Hajj pilgrims arrive
June 15, 2022
Saudi Arabia eases mask mandate as first batch of Hajj pilgrims arrive
Saudi Arabia has lifted a mask mandate for indoor spaces even as COVID-19 infection numbers steadily climb past 1,000 new cases a day after reaching double-digit lows just two months ago. Monday’s move comes as the kingdom prepares to welcome…