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22 killed in violent attack on convoy of Muslim pilgrims in Nigeria
August 15, 2021
22 killed in violent attack on convoy of Muslim pilgrims in Nigeria
At least 22 people were killed in an attack attributed to an armed militia targeting a convoy of Muslim pilgrims in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, Nigerian police said.Police spokesman Oba Ogaba said that “a group of suspected Irigoi youths”, a…
Yemeni official holds the United Nations fully responsible for the blockade imposed on the port of Hodeidah
August 15, 2021
Yemeni official holds the United Nations fully responsible for the blockade imposed on the port of Hodeidah
The Director-General of Hodeidah Port Customs, Abdullah Muhammad Habib, stressed that the United Nations should bear all the responsibility and is the only one responsible for the blockade imposed on the port of Hodeidah.Abdullah Habib said that all transport and…
Muslims welcome Alberta’s decision to criminalize violence and hatred and fine its perpetrators
August 15, 2021
Muslims welcome Alberta’s decision to criminalize violence and hatred and fine its perpetrators
The internal legal system criminalizing violence and abuse issued by local authorities in Edmonton, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, has attracted Muslims there.Muslims in the Canadian city of Edmonton welcomed the reform of the local authorities to…
Pakistan’s President meets Iraqi Foreign Minister and the latter directs to facilitate the issuance of visas for Pakistanis
August 15, 2021
Pakistan’s President meets Iraqi Foreign Minister and the latter directs to facilitate the issuance of visas for Pakistanis
Pakistani President Dr. Arif Alvi stressed the need to expand and diversify bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Iraq in various fields, while Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein directed the embassy to provide all facilities for issuing visas to Pakistanis wishing…
Guterres: Violations of Afghan women’s rights committed by Taliban terrorists raise fear
August 15, 2021
Guterres: Violations of Afghan women’s rights committed by Taliban terrorists raise fear
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, said that violations of Afghan women’s rights committed by Taliban terrorists “raise terror”.“I am very concerned by preliminary information that the Taliban are imposing severe restrictions on human rights in the areas…
Madagascar: The Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi raises the banner of Imam Hussein and holds special ceremonies
August 15, 2021
Madagascar: The Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi raises the banner of Imam Hussein and holds special ceremonies
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Husseini al-Shirazi in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, is holding mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.The ceremonies, held in remembrance of what happened to Imam Hussein,…
France: The Constitutional Council approves law targeting Muslims
August 14, 2021
France: The Constitutional Council approves law targeting Muslims
The French Constitutional Council approved the controversial bill “To Strengthen Respect for the Principles of the Republic”, or what is known as “the fight against separatist Islam,” with the exception of two articles.The Constitutional Council, which is France’s highest judicial…
Organizing the International Halal Exhibition in Nigeria
August 14, 2021
Organizing the International Halal Exhibition in Nigeria
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) announced the organization of an international expo of goods bearing the Halal mark, as part of its efforts to provide Muslim citizens with goods and products that comply with the principles of…
UN calls on Afghanistan’s neighbors to keep their borders open for Afghan refugees
August 14, 2021
UN calls on Afghanistan’s neighbors to keep their borders open for Afghan refugees
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has called on Afghanistan’s neighbors not to close their border for Afghan people fleeing from hostilities in their country, UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo said on Friday.“UNHCR is calling on…
Bahraini authorities restrict Ashura ceremonies
August 14, 2021
Bahraini authorities restrict Ashura ceremonies
Bahraini press sources confirmed that the Bahraini security forces removed the Husseini banners from several towns, including al-Musalla, al-Sahla al-Janoubia, and al-Bilad al-Qadeem.The sources stated that in the town of al-Musalla, the municipality workers, backed by security men, removed the…