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India reopens places of worship despite Coronavirus
November 19, 2020
India reopens places of worship despite Coronavirus
Mosques, churches and temples in India have opened their doors to worshipers, after the government lifted restrictions on public areas despite the registration of a record number of cases of Covid-19 infections within one day.The government allowed the opening of…
The Swedish judiciary annuls the decision to ban the headscarf in schools
November 19, 2020
The Swedish judiciary annuls the decision to ban the headscarf in schools
A Swedish administrative court has annulled the decision to ban wearing the headscarf imposed in schools by the municipality of Skurup in the state of Ascon, southern Sweden.The Malmö Administrative Court stated, in a statement, that the municipal council’s decision…
Sri Lanka: More than 100 thousand displaced Muslims living in difficult circumstances
November 18, 2020
Sri Lanka: More than 100 thousand displaced Muslims living in difficult circumstances
The Island newspaper indicated the extent of the suffering faced by the Muslims of northern Sri Lanka, who were expelled thirty years ago and displaced to other areas at gunpoint.According to the newspaper article, “About 100,000 Muslims were expelled at…
Muslim activist removed from plane after verbal exchange with another passenger
November 18, 2020
Muslim activist removed from plane after verbal exchange with another passenger
Muslim media influencer Amani al-Khatahtbeh claimed Saturday she was kicked off an American Airlines flight in Newark, New Jersey, because another passenger “felt uncomfortable” following a heated verbal exchange at the TSA security line.Al-Khatahtbeh, founder of the website Muslim Girl,…
Macron on the offensive cartoons: France will not change its right despite the shock abroad
November 18, 2020
Macron on the offensive cartoons: France will not change its right despite the shock abroad
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his regret at what he described as “relatively timid international support” after the recent attacks in his country, reiterating that France will not “change” its right to freedom of expression.“Five years ago, when…
Britain praises the efforts of a charitable blood donation campaign
November 18, 2020
Britain praises the efforts of a charitable blood donation campaign
The United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS) praised the efforts made by the “Imam Hussein Blood Donation Campaign” to save lives, following the teachings inspired by Imam Hussein ibn Ali, peace be upon him.The department, which represents the highest British…
“Who is Hussain” provides medical and food aid to the needy in Mauritius
November 17, 2020
“Who is Hussain” provides medical and food aid to the needy in Mauritius
“Who is Hussain” Organization announced the success of its volunteers in distributing hundreds of food and medical aid packages to the poor and homeless in the remote Asian island of Mauritius.The organization said in a brief statement on its website…
Sayyed al-Shuhada Committee establishes mobile clinic for the citizens of East Africa
November 16, 2020
Sayyed al-Shuhada Committee establishes mobile clinic for the citizens of East Africa
The International Sayyed al-Shuhada Committee, which is affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Kuwait, continues its service activities in the medical and cultural fields in the eastern African countries.The committee said in a statement that it had established a…
Egypt: Christians hang sign rejecting the insult to the Messenger of Islam
November 16, 2020
Egypt: Christians hang sign rejecting the insult to the Messenger of Islam
The Christians of Baranaqah Village in the Egyptian province of Beni Suef hung a sign in the streets of the village in solidarity with the Muslims and rejected the insult done to the Prophet of Islam, peace be upon him…
Fire damages historic Istanbul mosque
November 16, 2020
Fire damages historic Istanbul mosque
The historic Vaniköy Mosque in Istanbul’s Üsküdar district appeared to have been severely damaged after a fire broke out Sunday.A large number of firefighters were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire. The fire was controlled from the sea…