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Council of Muslims in Germany prepares to hold its annual Open Mosque Day

Council of Muslims in Germany prepares to hold its annual Open Mosque Day

The Coordinating Council of Muslims in Germany (KRM) is preparing to hold its annual “Open Mosque Day” across Germany, coinciding with German Unity Day on October 3rd, a day which serves as an opportunity for non-Muslims to visit mosques. This…
Indonesia: New law mandates importers to register products on ‘Halal” platform

Indonesia: New law mandates importers to register products on ‘Halal” platform

The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) in Indonesia has announced that all food importers must register their imported products on the online platform for the certification of foreign “Halal” products (SHLN). The BPJPH, part of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious…
‘Blessed Thistle’ pant can regenerate damage nerves, new study says

‘Blessed Thistle’ pant can regenerate damage nerves, new study says

Researchers from the University of Cologne, Germany, have discovered a completely new use for the plant Cnicus benedictus, known as the blessed thistle, which could significantly contribute to the regeneration of damaged nerves. This plant, belonging to the Asteraceae family,…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation drill more wells to provide Afghan families with drinking water

IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation drill more wells to provide Afghan families with drinking water

The UK-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC) has announced that its teams continue to drill clean drinking water wells in various cities and villages across Afghanistan, in response to the increasing need for clean water among hundreds of impoverished families. In…
Australia introduces new hate crime legislation that imposes criminal penalties on offenders

Australia introduces new hate crime legislation that imposes criminal penalties on offenders

Australia’s center-left government on Thursday introduced new hate crime legislation that would impose criminal penalties including jail for offenders if they targeted a person’s race, gender, ethnic origin, religion or sexual orientation, news reports said. The bill comes as the…
Over 3.5M pilgrims commemorate sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Askari in Holy Samarra

Over 3.5M pilgrims commemorate sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Askari in Holy Samarra

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced that over 3.5 million pilgrims had commemorated the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari, peace be upon him, in Holy Samarra. Pilgrims from various Iraqi provinces and other countries observed the religious event…
Mourning ceremony at honourable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi marking 40th day of passing of Ayatollah Ali al-Shirazi

Mourning ceremony at honourable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi marking 40th day of passing of Ayatollah Ali al-Shirazi

A mourning ceremony was held on Wednesday (7th of Rabi al-Awwal) at the residence of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi, in the holy city of Qom, marking the 40th day of the passing of the…
Kuwaiti Cleric Sheikh Othman Al-Khamis Issues Fatwa Against Men Wearing Red, Sparks Social Media Reactions

Kuwaiti Cleric Sheikh Othman Al-Khamis Issues Fatwa Against Men Wearing Red, Sparks Social Media Reactions

Sheikh Othman Al-Khamis, a Kuwaiti Sunni cleric, has sparked a wave of reactions on social media with his fatwa declaring it forbidden for men to wear the color red. The fatwa by Sheikh Othman Al-Khamis, a Kuwaiti Sunni cleric, regarding…
At Least 14 Shia Hazara Martyred in Afghanistan after ISIS Gunmen Open Fire on Arbaeen-Welcoming Crowd

At Least 14 Shia Hazara Martyred in Afghanistan after ISIS Gunmen Open Fire on Arbaeen-Welcoming Crowd

Local sources in the predominantly Shia province of Daikundi in central Afghanistan report that a group of citizens from the district of Sangtakht and Bandar, who were welcoming pilgrims returning from Karbala, were attacked by armed individuals near the border…
Australia Proposes Fines for Social Media Giants Over Misinformation

Australia Proposes Fines for Social Media Giants Over Misinformation

Australia has announced plans to impose fines of up to 5% of global revenue on social media platforms that fail to curb misinformation, as part of a broader regulatory effort, Arab News reported yesterday. The legislation, set to be introduced…
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