Africa
International Non-violence calls on the United Nations to investigate violations of the Ethiopian province of Tigray
February 9, 2022
International Non-violence calls on the United Nations to investigate violations of the Ethiopian province of Tigray
The International Non-violence Organization, Free Muslim, called on the United Nations to conduct an investigation to reveal the facts in the Ethiopian region of Tigray, warning that military forces committed serious violations against the population.In a statement received by Shia…
Hijab Exhibition Held in Tanzania
February 7, 2022
Hijab Exhibition Held in Tanzania
On the occasion of the International Hijab Day, the Hijab Exhibition was organized in Tanzania, in cooperation with the Pink Hijab Institute, in the presence of a number of ambassadors of Islamic countries, the head of the women’s section in…
Amnesty International calls for the signing of a petition on the Algerian “prisoners of conscience”
February 3, 2022
Amnesty International calls for the signing of a petition on the Algerian “prisoners of conscience”
Amnesty International called for the signing of a petition directed to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to release “prisoners of conscience”.This came in a tweet by Amnesty International, through its Arabic account on Twitter.The organization said that “40 detainees entered a…
Deadly raids by bandits in north Nigeria kill ‘dozens’
February 2, 2022
Deadly raids by bandits in north Nigeria kill ‘dozens’
Gunmen from heavily armed criminal gangs killed dozens of people, including 11 security personnel, in separate attacks in northwest and central Nigeria, government officials said.Northwest and central Nigeria have been terrorized for years by gangs who attack villages, loot and…
Quran Weighing 200kg on Display at Cairo Int’l Book Fair
February 1, 2022
Quran Weighing 200kg on Display at Cairo Int’l Book Fair
An eye-catching copy of the Holy Quran has been put on display at the 53rd edition of the international book fair in Cairo, Egypt.The Quran is completely written with thread, and is presented by a Syrian team participating in the…
Madagascar: Joyful celebration on the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her
January 27, 2022
Madagascar: Joyful celebration on the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her
The Ahlulbayt Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, held a joyous celebration on the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her.A group of believing men and women attended and participated…
Believing women gather at the table of Lady Umm al-Baneen, peace be upon her, in Madagascar
January 19, 2022
Believing women gather at the table of Lady Umm al-Baneen, peace be upon her, in Madagascar
A group of female believers and followers of the Shirazi Religious Authority in the Republic of Madagascar set up the table, or Sofra, of Lady Umm al-Baneen, peace be upon her, on her demise anniversary.The table was held at the…
Distribution of 21,000 copies of the Holy Quran in 7 African countries
January 17, 2022
Distribution of 21,000 copies of the Holy Quran in 7 African countries
The Turkish Humanitarian Relief Authority distributed about 21,000 copies of the Holy Quran to Quran students in 7 African countries, during the past year.The authority said in a statement that many Muslim children and youth around the world continue to…
Eight killed in suicide bombing targeting UN officials in the Somali capital
January 13, 2022
Eight killed in suicide bombing targeting UN officials in the Somali capital
At least eight people were killed and others injured in a suicide bombing in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, targeting a convoy of officials from the United Nations office in Somalia, while the terrorist “Al-Shabab” movement claimed responsibility for the attack.Somali…
At least 200 dead in bandit attacks in northwest Nigeria
January 10, 2022
At least 200 dead in bandit attacks in northwest Nigeria
An estimated 200 people were killed and 10,000 displaced in attacks by armed bandits in the northwestern Nigerian state of Zamfara following military air raids on their hideouts last week.A spokesperson for Sadiya Umar Farouq, minister of humanitarian affairs, said…