Australia

Fatima Payman, who has been elected as the first hijab-wearing Muslim women in Australian Senate, says she wants to normalize hijab in the country.  The Labor Party candidate will be representing the state of Western Australia as a Senator, becoming…

Australia’s new federal cabinet was sworn in on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appointed a record number of women to a diverse ministerial team that includes religious minorities and indigenous peoples. Albanese’s cabinet has 23 ministers, including 10 women,…

The Imam Ali Center in the Australian city of Sydney witnessed the launch of the “What is Islam” Conference. A large number of Shia Muslims residing in Sydney as well as religious and cultural figures participated in the event. The…

Mount Gambier Mosque in South Australia held an open day to establish dialogue and promote coexistence with people of all faiths. The mosque held an open day recently to give locals a chance to see the building and learn more…

The mosque and Husseiniyah of Ale Yasin, peace be upon them, in the Australian city of Sydney, commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Sadiq, peace be upon him. The Husseiniyah, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority, held a mourning ceremony…

Australia seeks to expand its halal market to southeast Asia and compete with the global halal production market. In February, the Australian Trade and Investment Authority (AUSTRADE) signed an agreement with the Malaysian Halal Development Company (HDC) so that the…

Hussaineyat Ale Yassin, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the Australian city of Sydney, organized many religious and charitable events on the occasion of the great month of Ramadan. The Hussainiyah said in a statement received by Shia Waves,…

The Melbourne Grand Mosque in Melbourne, the capital of the Australian state of Victoria, opened its doors to everyone, to get to know the mosque and Muslims, after it was recently opened to be the largest and most modern mosque…

A petition calling for justice for an Otago Muslim teenager who was attacked at her school has more than 42,000 signatures just a day after it launched.Hoda Al-Jamaa was sitting with her friends at Otago Girls’ High School last week…

The mobile application “Sistrv”, launched in the city of Melbourne, Australia, is creating an environment for Muslim entrepreneurs to discover their capabilities.App developers believe that enhancing women’s capabilities is one of the issues that have become a basic requirement for…