Australia

Muslim students at Melbourne’s Monash University have prayed outside in protest of what they describe as inadequate prayer spaces at the university’s Clayton campus. Speaking to the media, Vice President of the Monash University Islamic Society Fatima Ramtoola said there…

Today, the Husseiniyah of Ale Yassin, which is affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority, in the Australian city of Sydney revealed its readiness to hold the holy Husseini rituals during the holy months of Muharram and Safar. In a statement…

With sincere service, a group of servants of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) in the Husseiniyah of Ale Yassin in the Australian city of Sydney, took the initiative to prepare meals for 14 thousand people, as part of the…

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has officially authorized the first Australian Islamic bank to have a restricted deposit-taking license under the Banking Act. The Islamic Bank Australia will offer banking services that are compliant with Sharia Law to a…

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…