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Imam Hussein Media group prepares to hold its seventh Gala Dinner in Toronto
May 15, 2022
Imam Hussein Media group prepares to hold its seventh Gala Dinner in Toronto
The Imam Hussein Media Group is preparing to hold its seventh Gala Dinner for its viewers in various countries of the world, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Imam Ali al-Redha, peace be upon him, on the eleventh of Dhu…
Portland police arrest man suspected of trying to set mosque on fire
May 8, 2022
Portland police arrest man suspected of trying to set mosque on fire
Police announced Saturday they had arrested a suspect sought for arson crime committed at a mosque in Portland. Michael E. Bivins, 34, was booked into the Multnomah County jail Saturday morning, the Portland Police Bureau reported. Bivins is accused of…
US president sends ‘warmest wishes’ to Muslims on Eid al-Fitr
May 5, 2022
US president sends ‘warmest wishes’ to Muslims on Eid al-Fitr
US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden congratulated Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. “As Muslims in the United States and around the world conclude the…
Houston: Seminar to discuss issues of Muslim students during the great month of Ramadan
April 24, 2022
Houston: Seminar to discuss issues of Muslim students during the great month of Ramadan
A group of Muslim mothers at the Clear Lake Islamic Center, south of Houston, USA, held a symposium entitled “Know the Muslim Student” to discuss the most important issues related to Muslim students during the holy month of Ramadan. About…
Interfaith Ramadan Iftar dinner held at Islamic Education Center Husaini in Chicago
April 16, 2022
Interfaith Ramadan Iftar dinner held at Islamic Education Center Husaini in Chicago
Approximately 300 people gathered at the Islamic Education Center, IEC Husaini, in Chicago, Illinois, for an interfaith Iftar dinner. The event aimed to build networks between diverse groups to strengthen unity and understanding between all faiths. The guest list included…
US Department of Defense uses apps to spy on Muslims
April 14, 2022
US Department of Defense uses apps to spy on Muslims
Media reports have indicated a number of applications that were used to spy on Muslims in the United States, warning that they endanger their privacy.Popular apps such as Muslim Mingle, Full Quran MP3, Qibla Compass, QR barcode scanner and Al-moazin…
Gunman attacks mosque in Canada, prime minister comments on the incident
March 20, 2022
Gunman attacks mosque in Canada, prime minister comments on the incident
A man armed with an axe and a spray can attacked worshipers at a mosque in a Toronto suburb on Saturday, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s expressed his “strong” condemnation of the act.In a statement, local police said the 24-year-old…
UN Sets March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia
March 16, 2022
UN Sets March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia
The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution setting March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.The resolution, adopted by consensus by the 193-member world body and cosponsored by 55 mainly Muslim countries, emphasizes the right to freedom of religion…
US Supreme Court rules in favor of FBI in Muslim spying case
March 6, 2022
US Supreme Court rules in favor of FBI in Muslim spying case
The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the FBI in a case concerning discrimination claims by three Muslim men from California who accused the agency of conducting illegal surveillance of them after the September 11, 2001 attacks.The…
Toronto Hosting Conference about Islamophobia
February 19, 2022
Toronto Hosting Conference about Islamophobia
The Toronto and Regional Islamic Congregation, commonly referred to as TARIC Islamic Center, is holding its annual Family Summit on Islamophobia this weekend.The summit themed, ‘Countering Islamophobia: Effective Strategies and Resources,’ will be held virtually and will be addressed by…