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Two Muslim teachers fired from Canadian schools for refusing to remove headscarves
September 12, 2019
Two Muslim teachers fired from Canadian schools for refusing to remove headscarves
Two Muslim teachers in Canada’s second-largest city Montreal were fired from their jobs after refusing to remove their headscarves at work over a recent controversial law to Two Muslim teachers in Canada’s second-largest city Montreal were fired from their jobs…
Protesters demand to release missing Shias in Pakistan immediately
September 12, 2019
Protesters demand to release missing Shias in Pakistan immediately
Shia Muslims registered their protest against enforced disappearance of innocent members of the community. Shia Muslims registered their protest against enforced disappearance of innocent members of the community. Notably, they held a protest demo after Noon prayers on Ashura Day…
Malaysia arrests 22 Shia Muslims in Selangor
September 12, 2019
Malaysia arrests 22 Shia Muslims in Selangor
More than 20 Shia Muslims have been arrested by Malaysian authorities in a series of raids over the past few days, which have sparked fears of an upward trend of persecution. More than 20 Shia Muslims have been arrested by…
Christian Researcher: The Revolution of Imam Hussein is a timeless model for those searching for the right path
September 12, 2019
Christian Researcher: The Revolution of Imam Hussein is a timeless model for those searching for the right path
The Irish Christian researcher and thinker, Chris Hewer, stressed that the demand for justice and the courageous confrontation of injustice were all symbols that made Hussein, The Irish Christian researcher and thinker, Chris Hewer, stressed that the demand for justice…
Michigan church cancels anti-Muslim 9/11 event after backlash
September 11, 2019
Michigan church cancels anti-Muslim 9/11 event after backlash
A church in Detroit, Michigan, canceled an anti-Muslim event scheduled for Wednesday’s 9/11 anniversary after facing condemnation from politicians and organizations. A church in Detroit, Michigan, canceled an anti-Muslim event scheduled for Wednesday’s 9/11 anniversary after facing condemnation from politicians…
Bahrain Forum monitors 54 violations of religious freedom during the Ashura season this year
September 11, 2019
Bahrain Forum monitors 54 violations of religious freedom during the Ashura season this year
The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights (BFHR) said that from September 1 to 8, 2019, it had observed 54 violations of freedom of religion and belief of Shia Muslims in the Ashura season in Bahrain. The Bahrain Forum for Human…
Armed terrorists attack mourners in Lahore
September 11, 2019
Armed terrorists attack mourners in Lahore
Terrorists attacked mourners in Lahore, Pakistan on the Day of Ashura. Armed fanatics from hatemongering terror outfits’ attacked peaceful mourners in Lahore, leaving many mourners injured. Terrorists attacked mourners in Lahore, Pakistan on the Day of Ashura. Armed fanatics from…
Nigerian Police kill 12 Shia mourners on Ashura
September 11, 2019
Nigerian Police kill 12 Shia mourners on Ashura
A Nigerian Shia group said police and security forces killed 12 of members and wounded 10 others during marches in the north of country to mark the religious commemoration of Ashura. A Nigerian Shia group said police and security forces…
Bahraini opposition calls for rallies on Ashura
September 9, 2019
Bahraini opposition calls for rallies on Ashura
Bahrain’s February 14 Youth Coalition, a major opposition group, called for rallies in the country on the day of Ashura. Bahrain’s February 14 Youth Coalition, a major opposition group, called for rallies in the country on the day of Ashura.…
Pakistan tightens security, blocks mobile services for Muharram processions
September 9, 2019
Pakistan tightens security, blocks mobile services for Muharram processions
Authorities on Monday suspended mobile services in Karachi and parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar as part of security measures for Muharram processions, a day ahead of Ashura. Authorities on Monday suspended mobile services in Karachi and parts of Islamabad,…