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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…
School downgraded from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’ for adopting Islamophobia
June 15, 2022
School downgraded from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’ for adopting Islamophobia
An academy school which has been mired in controversy over its safeguarding practices has been downgraded by Ofsted from its previous rating of “outstanding” to “inadequate”. In May, Holland Park School in Kensington was found to have a “culture of…
Cancer cured for every patient in drug trial for the first time ever
June 15, 2022
Cancer cured for every patient in drug trial for the first time ever
An Indian-origin patient was among those who had a “miracle” cure using a cancer medication that is being tried out by a research centre here, achieving an unprecedented healing rate when all 14 patients in the trial had their cancers…
Birth anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Redha, peace be upon him, celebrated in Syria
June 14, 2022
Birth anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Redha, peace be upon him, celebrated in Syria
A joyful celebration held in Husseiniyah al-Zainabiyah Hawza in Sayyida Zainab Area in Damascus, Syria. The program kicked off with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Sheikh Mohammed Hassan Abdel Hadi, followed by a lecture delivered by…