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Britons protest against introduction of sex education material for children in England
February 27, 2019
Britons protest against introduction of sex education material for children in England
A large crowd of British citizens staged protests against the introduction of sex education for children in schools in England. A large crowd of British citizens staged protests against the introduction of sex education for children in schools in…
Police confirm suspected arson attack at Durban mosque
February 27, 2019
Police confirm suspected arson attack at Durban mosque
The building was gutted early on Monday morning following an arson attack in Durban, South Africa, according to the Effingham Islamic Society Trust. The building was gutted early on Monday morning following an arson attack in Durban, South Africa,…
Indian calligrapher writing holy Quran using gold, crystals
February 27, 2019
Indian calligrapher writing holy Quran using gold, crystals
An Indian expatriate in Qatar has reached halfway of his ambitious project of writing the Holy Quran in a unique way using expensive crystals and pure gold, first-of-its-kind effort in the world. An Indian expatriate in Qatar has reached…
No new mosques in Flanders for five years, says Homans
February 25, 2019
No new mosques in Flanders for five years, says Homans
The Flemish government will not accredit any new mosques in the region for the next five years in Flanders, Belgium, according to home affairs minister Liesbeth Homans. The Flemish government will not accredit any new mosques in the…
Dallas Billboard Campaign aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam, Hijab
February 24, 2019
Dallas Billboard Campaign aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam, Hijab
Ruman Sadiq says the current political climate in the US has led to misperceptions of Muslim women. Ruman Sadiq says the current political climate in the US has led to misperceptions of Muslim women. That’s why she hopes a…
Japan builds more Muslim prayer rooms
February 24, 2019
Japan builds more Muslim prayer rooms
With an increase in Muslim visitors to Japan, more prayer rooms are being installed in commercial facilities across the country, but the number of users remains limited due to reasons such as lack of awareness and difficulty of access. …
Muslim women can rent ‘wagara’ hijabs to match kimonos in Kyoto
February 23, 2019
Muslim women can rent ‘wagara’ hijabs to match kimonos in Kyoto
For many female tourists visiting Japan from abroad, renting a beautiful kimono for a photo shoot or to enjoy a leisurely stroll in a traditional Japanese neighborhood, a Japanese garden or perhaps on the grounds of a famous temple or…
Modern concrete mosque in Australia is an architectural work of art
February 23, 2019
Modern concrete mosque in Australia is an architectural work of art
An Australian architecture firm Candalepas Associates has completed ‘Punchbowl Mosque’, a concrete masterpiece located in Sydney’s southwest; a project 20 years in the making. The mosque’s extraordinary design has been compared to Brutalism, in particular because of its use of…
Sectarian strife rise in Hyderabad, India
February 21, 2019
Sectarian strife rise in Hyderabad, India
For many years, disagreements over sects and school of thought in Hyderabad remained dormant, but, as recent as last October, these strife surfaced and ever since, a sense of unease has prevailed. For many years, disagreements over sects and…
Free Muslim issues a statement on World Day of Social Justice
February 21, 2019
Free Muslim issues a statement on World Day of Social Justice
Non-Violence International Organization, Free Muslim, has issued a statement on World Day of Social Justice calling for social justice. Non-Violence International Organization, Free Muslim, has issued a statement on World Day of Social Justice calling for social justice. The…