Asia
Several Taiwanese NGOs extend support to Uyghurs and demand their independence
November 17, 2022
Several Taiwanese NGOs extend support to Uyghurs and demand their independence
Several Taiwanese NGOs recently extended support to Uyghurs’ struggle to build a sovereign nation and called others to take a stand against China’s oppression of the minority group, according to media outlets. “As human rights workers in Taiwan, the least…
Philippines declares February 1 as National Hijab Day
November 17, 2022
Philippines declares February 1 as National Hijab Day
Lawmakers in the Philippines approved a bill on Tuesday, declaring February 1 every year as the National Hijab Day to raise awareness of the Muslim practice. With 274 votes in favor, House members approved House Bill (HB) 5693 or the…
110 Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar, land by boat in Indonesia
November 16, 2022
110 Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar, land by boat in Indonesia
More than 100 Rohingya Muslims traveling in a boat for more than a month were found along the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province on Tuesday, the latest group of refugees believed to be making hazardous sea voyages from Myanmar, ABC…
International Conference Urges Support for Religious Freedom and Human Rights
November 16, 2022
International Conference Urges Support for Religious Freedom and Human Rights
The greatest difference between open, free societies and authoritarian regimes is respect for human rights and religious freedom, speakers told the Conference of Hope for Universal Human Rights and Religious Freedom, sponsored by The Washington Times Foundation and Think Tank…
Russian research foundation publishes book on eternal Battle of Karbala
November 15, 2022
Russian research foundation publishes book on eternal Battle of Karbala
The Pomni Huseyna, a Russian Islamic research Foundation, reported the publication of a historical ideological book that talks about the tragic battle of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam Hussein’s Banner-Bearer, Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas bin Ali, peace be upon them.…
Muslim Students in South Korea struggle to find Halal food
November 14, 2022
Muslim Students in South Korea struggle to find Halal food
Many Muslim students who study in South Korea find themselves in a completely new world that works very differently from what they are used to. For them, finding Halal food is one of the biggest challenges. According to the Korea…
Moscow Museum of Oriental Arts hosts Quran Exhibition
November 14, 2022
Moscow Museum of Oriental Arts hosts Quran Exhibition
A large-scale exhibition titled, “Moscow Qurans — The Truth of the most Beautiful” has recently been mounted at the State Museum of Oriental Arts in the Russian capital. It is dedicated to the 1,100th anniversary of the adoption of Islam…
Islamic Tourism potential worth $230 billion by 2028
November 14, 2022
Islamic Tourism potential worth $230 billion by 2028
A tourism conference was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in which the speakers said the potential of Islamic tourism is US $230 billion by 2028. It can play a significant role in the economic integration of Islamic counties, they said. They…
Protests erupt in Bangladesh over plight of Uyghur Muslims in China
November 14, 2022
Protests erupt in Bangladesh over plight of Uyghur Muslims in China
On East Turkestan Independence Day, protests erupted in different parts of Bangladesh on Sunday against the Chinese oppression of Uyghur Muslims and its expansionist efforts in Bangladesh. The cause of the protest was to extend support to the people of…
Malaysian digital marketplaces to find global Halal manufacturers
November 12, 2022
Malaysian digital marketplaces to find global Halal manufacturers
Driven by the increasing number of Muslim consumers worldwide, the lucrative Halal food market has grown steadily over the last 5 years. Halal manufacturers and distributors around the world and especially Malaysia are embracing IoT technology as digitization of the…