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Canada introduces course on Islamophobia and how to combat it
October 11, 2021
Canada introduces course on Islamophobia and how to combat it
The city of Peel, Toronto, witnessed the addition of the subject “Issues related to Islamophobia and how to combat it” to the educational curricula for teachers.The plan was approved at the Peel District School Board meeting and includes mandatory anti-Islamophobia…
Two mass marches attract hundreds in Britain and Canada on the Arbaeen anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
October 5, 2021
Two mass marches attract hundreds in Britain and Canada on the Arbaeen anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
On Sunday, Britain and Canada witnessed massive marches, in which the Shia communities residing there participated, in commemoration of the fortieth day following the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.Various media outlets, followed by Shia Waves, reported…
Arbaeen anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, revived in the US state of Michigan
September 30, 2021
Arbaeen anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, revived in the US state of Michigan
Many Shias flocked from several US states and from long distances to the city of Detroit, Michigan, to participate in the commemoration of the Arbaeen ceremonies of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.The participants carried Husseini banners and slogans that…
The United Nations closes its doors in the face of the Taliban, and rejects its request
September 26, 2021
The United Nations closes its doors in the face of the Taliban, and rejects its request
The United Nations announced that the representative of the collapsed government in Afghanistan, Ambassador Ghulam Ishaqzai, will address his country at the United Nations, in response to a request submitted by the Taliban terrorist movement, to allow it to address…
Britain’s largest city hosts a mass march in honor of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
September 20, 2021
Britain’s largest city hosts a mass march in honor of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
Dozens of followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from the Iraqi and Shia communities living in Manchester, United Kingdom, participated in a march in honor of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.The procession, which started from the Islamic…
The Islamic Center in Manchester prepares to hold the largest peaceful walk to commemorate Arbaeen
September 18, 2021
The Islamic Center in Manchester prepares to hold the largest peaceful walk to commemorate Arbaeen
The Islamic Center in Manchester, England, announced the organization of the largest walk in honor of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, on Arbaeen.The center said in a press statement on its website, followed by Shia Waves, that “the walk…
US militia leader sentenced to 53 years in prison for mosque bombing
September 15, 2021
US militia leader sentenced to 53 years in prison for mosque bombing
The leader of an Illinois anti-government militia group who authorities say masterminded the 2017 bombing of a Minnesota mosque was sentenced Monday to 53 years in prison for an attack that terrified the mosque’s community.Emily Claire Hari, who was charged,…
Break-In at Calgary Mosque Leaves Worshippers on Edge
September 13, 2021
Break-In at Calgary Mosque Leaves Worshippers on Edge
A brazen burglary at a mosque in Canada’s Calgary that left a trail of damage has made worshippers nervous, said one of its leaders.Between 7:30 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, a man in a pickup truck pulled up to the…
Fears of escalation of violence by far-right groups in America after the fall of Kabul
September 4, 2021
Fears of escalation of violence by far-right groups in America after the fall of Kabul
US Department of Homeland Security officials are concerned that far-right groups could carry out violent attacks inside the country after the Taliban terrorist movement took control of Afghanistan, according to reports.John Cohen, the head of the Department of Homeland Security’s…
First Muslim Woman Elected to NYC Council
September 2, 2021
First Muslim Woman Elected to NYC Council
Shahana Hanif, the daughter of Bangladeshi immigrants and community organizer, made history last month when she became the first Muslim woman elected to New York City Council, one of the first South Asian reps, and first woman of color to…