America
Muslim passenger harassed at St. Louis Airport because of his name
March 3, 2021
Muslim passenger harassed at St. Louis Airport because of his name
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has requested Delta Airlines and the US Department of Transportation to investigate an incident related to the religious profiling of a Muslim passenger, due to his middle name Muhammad.CAIR said that the harassment that…
Muslim candidates in the Wisconsin state elections
March 2, 2021
Muslim candidates in the Wisconsin state elections
Syed Abbas championed a range of measures aimed at improving the quality of life in the local community during his nearly two years in Madison, Wisconsin.As vice chair of the District Joint Council, Abbas, a Pakistani Muslim immigrant, proposed support…
Mobile center for general vaccination against Corona in a mosque in America
February 28, 2021
Mobile center for general vaccination against Corona in a mosque in America
Health officials in Seminole County, Florida, USA, are launching a mobile center for general vaccination against Corona at the city’s mosque.The health officials announced that eligible citizens may receive the first vaccinations at al-Hay Mosque.The officials also announced that the…
The United Nations stresses the need to confront racism against Muslims
February 25, 2021
The United Nations stresses the need to confront racism against Muslims
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, stressed the need to work to combat racism and intolerance against Muslims and minorities in the world.Guterres tweeted on his official Twitter account: “When we allow the denigration of any of us,…
Canada’s parliament says China committed genocide against Muslim minorities
February 23, 2021
Canada’s parliament says China committed genocide against Muslim minorities
Canadian lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a non-binding motion accusing China of committing genocide against its Muslim minorities in the western region of Xinjiang, further straining ties between the two countries.Though Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Cabinet abstained from…
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, Saudi foreign minister discuss Yemen, human rights
February 7, 2021
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, Saudi foreign minister discuss Yemen, human rights
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Friday discussed issues ranging from regional security to human rights and the war in Yemen, the State Department said on Saturday.“The secretary outlined several key priorities of the…
Canada’s unions welcome National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
January 31, 2021
Canada’s unions welcome National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
Canada’s unions are welcoming the federal government’s announcement that it will designate January 29 a National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.The country’s labour movement supported community calls to commemorate this painful anniversary…
Virtual educational course on the teachings of the Ahlulbayt for children in Canada
January 30, 2021
Virtual educational course on the teachings of the Ahlulbayt for children in Canada
The Imam Hussein Islamic Center in the Canadian city of Edmonton, will organize a virtual educational course on the teachings of the People of the House, peace be upon them, for children in Canada.The center announced that, in response to…
Argentina: Muslims provided with 7,000 religious books and Quran copies
January 25, 2021
Argentina: Muslims provided with 7,000 religious books and Quran copies
The Presidency of Turkish Religious Affairs provided 7,000 religious books, including copies of the Holy Quran translated into Spanish, to Muslims in Argentina in an effort to support them in learning Islam from authentic sources.A book handover ceremony was held…
Al-Abbas Islamic Center in Britain turns into a center for Covid vaccination
January 23, 2021
Al-Abbas Islamic Center in Britain turns into a center for Covid vaccination
The Al-Abbas Islamic Center in Birmingham has turned into a temporary vaccination center, to be one of 65 sites across Britain where people can receive the vaccine against the Coronavirus.The carpet was covered with vinyl flooring to protect it and…