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Due to a wave of widespread criticism, Austria stops controversial map targeting Muslims
June 3, 2021
Due to a wave of widespread criticism, Austria stops controversial map targeting Muslims
The controversial digital map has stopped working in Austria, due to a wave of widespread criticism from various people and organizations against the authorities.Islamic groups criticized the Austrian government last month, following the launch of a website prepared by the…
Muslim groups in Austria fear attacks after government publishes map of mosques
June 2, 2021
Muslim groups in Austria fear attacks after government publishes map of mosques
Austria’s government is facing backlash for launching an “Islam Map” that shows the locations of more than 600 mosques and Muslim associations across the country.The map is intended to “fight political ideologies, not religion,” Integration Minister Susanne Raab said Thursday.…
Austrian Muslims file lawsuit over controversial map of Islam
May 31, 2021
Austrian Muslims file lawsuit over controversial map of Islam
The Islamic Religious Society of Austria (IGGOE) has revealed that it intends to file a lawsuit against the government of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz for launching a controversial website called Map of Islam.IGGOE, an intergovernmental organization representing Muslim interests in Austria,…
Islamophobia in Austria: An organization counters a plot targeting Islamic associations
May 30, 2021
Islamophobia in Austria: An organization counters a plot targeting Islamic associations
The Muslim Youth Organization in Austria announced a lawsuit against the so-called political Islam map, which was published by the Austrian Integration Ministry on the internet, last Thursday.The map contains the names of 623 mosques, Islamic organizations and associations based…
Austrian Muslims denounce the government’s publication of a map of Islam as a threat to their security
May 29, 2021
Austrian Muslims denounce the government’s publication of a map of Islam as a threat to their security
The Austrian government’s presentation of a “map of Islam” on the internet sparked a widespread condemnation among Muslims, who condemned the publication of addresses and information about mosques and associations in the country, and complained that they were exposed to…
Free Muslim calls on the Austrian authorities to review their policies regarding the conditions of Muslims on its lands
May 29, 2021
Free Muslim calls on the Austrian authorities to review their policies regarding the conditions of Muslims on its lands
The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, has expressed its deep concern about the growing phenomenon of racial discrimination against Muslims living in Austria.The organization stated, in a statement received by Shia Waves, that it had seen testimonies showing the growing…
Australia: Commemoration of the Nights of Destiny and the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him
May 6, 2021
Australia: Commemoration of the Nights of Destiny and the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him
The Husseiniyah of Dar al-Hussein, peace be upon him, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority, held a mourning ceremony on the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, in the Australian…
Muslims attending mosques during holy month of Ramadan fear ongoing hate crimes
April 13, 2021
Muslims attending mosques during holy month of Ramadan fear ongoing hate crimes
The Australian ABC network published a report prepared by Zena Chamas, in which she talked about Muslims’ fear of ongoing hate crimes during the great month of Ramadan.For all Muslims around the world, the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is…
Weekly ceremonies at Husseiniyat Al Yasin in Sydney
April 8, 2021
Weekly ceremonies at Husseiniyat Al Yasin in Sydney
Husseiniyat Al Yasin, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the Australian city of Sydney, announced that it will continue to hold weekly ceremonies, with the presence of the Shia community in the area.The blessed ceremonies being held at the…
Celebration for the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi in Husseiniyat Dar al-Hussein in Australia
March 31, 2021
Celebration for the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi in Husseiniyat Dar al-Hussein in Australia
A joyful ceremony was held in the Husseiniyah of Dar al-Hussein, peace be upon him, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority, in Sydney, Australia.The celebration was attended by a group of members of the Muslim community residing in Australia.Lectures were…