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Galway Muslims hope to produce an Irish-language translation of the Quran
January 23, 2017
Galway Muslims hope to produce an Irish-language translation of the Quran
Members of the Islamic community in Galway City, Ireland, are making “continuous efforts” to produce an Irish-language version of the holy Quran. Members of the Islamic community in Galway City, Ireland, are making “continuous efforts” to produce an…
Bahrain Embassy staff chuck hot water at protesters
January 22, 2017
Bahrain Embassy staff chuck hot water at protesters
Protesters outside the Bahraini embassy in London on Friday morning said that the embassy staff threw hot water at them from a balcony above. Protesters outside the Bahraini embassy in London on Friday morning said that the embassy…
Pennsylvania community gathers for Hijab Solidarity Day march
January 22, 2017
Pennsylvania community gathers for Hijab Solidarity Day march
Crowds of civil community walked several blocks through downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania on Friday carrying signs that read “love wins” and “only one race, the human race.” Crowds of civil community walked several blocks through downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania on…
Shia Rights Watch Organization takes part at UN meeting to combat Islamophobia
January 22, 2017
Shia Rights Watch Organization takes part at UN meeting to combat Islamophobia
Shia Rights Watch took part in a meeting under the slogan of ‘Islamophobia in Western Countries’. Shia Rights Watch took part in a meeting under the slogan of ‘Islamophobia in Western Countries’. In a message to an event…
Memorials of Bahraini Martyrs in London, UK
January 22, 2017
Memorials of Bahraini Martyrs in London, UK
A memorial ceremony was held at al-Abrar Islamic Center in London, UK to commemorate the Bahraini Shia martyrs. A memorial ceremony was held at al-Abrar Islamic Center in London, UK to commemorate the Bahraini Shia martyrs. A number…
US drone program only killed 117 civilians worldwide, US intelligence controversially claims
January 21, 2017
US drone program only killed 117 civilians worldwide, US intelligence controversially claims
Up to 117 civilians have been killed in drone attacks across the by US drone program , a new US intelligence report says, a figure which has been widely criticized as a “gross undercount” of civilian casualties. Up…
Memorials of Bahraini Martyrs in Australia
January 21, 2017
Memorials of Bahraini Martyrs in Australia
A memorial ceremony was held at al-Yaseen Islamic Center in Sydney, Australia to commemorate the Bahraini Shia martyrs. A memorial ceremony was held at al-Yaseen Islamic Center in Sydney, Australia to commemorate the Bahraini Shia martyrs. A large…
Irish technology institute to mark World Hijab Day
January 19, 2017
Irish technology institute to mark World Hijab Day
A technology institute in Waterford, south-east of Ireland, will be hosting a special cultural event to mark the World Hijab Day next February 1, inviting students to don the hijab and chat with successful Muslim women who wear the Islamic…
Amnesty International: EU security laws target Muslims
January 19, 2017
Amnesty International: EU security laws target Muslims
A raft of new counterterrorism laws across Europe discriminate against Muslims and refugees, spreading fear and alienation, Amnesty International said in a report on Tuesday. A raft of new counte rterrorism laws across Europe discriminate against Muslims and…
Protest in Vienna against Austria’s headscarf ban
January 18, 2017
Protest in Vienna against Austria’s headscarf ban
A group of young activists gathered in Vienna Monday to protest against a new regulation banning public servants, including teachers, from wearing headscarves. A group of young activists gathered in Vienna Monday to protest against a new regulation…