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Al-Rasul al-Atham Islamic Center marks martyrdom of Lady Fatima in London
January 10, 2017
Al-Rasul al-Atham Islamic Center marks martyrdom of Lady Fatima in London
The Islamic Center of al-Rasul al-Atham, affiliated to Ayatollah Shirazi in London, is holding a number of ceremonies to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima, peace be upon her. The Islamic Center of al-Rasul al-Atham, affiliated to Ayatollah…
Shia Rights Watch: Sectarian crimes against Shia merchants in Madagascar
January 10, 2017
Shia Rights Watch: Sectarian crimes against Shia merchants in Madagascar
Shia Rights Watch International Organization recently spotted the growing phenomenon of kidnapping Shia merchants in a noticeable and unprecedented manner in the Republic of Madagascar, which clearly suggests the presence of sectarian motives for such serious crimes. Shia Rights…
US exhibition shines light on Qur’ans as collector’s objects
January 5, 2017
US exhibition shines light on Qur’ans as collector’s objects
The movement of Qur’ans is explored in an exhibition at the Sackler Gallery in Washington, DC, which features rare loans from Istanbul’s Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. For the US museum’s chief curator and curator of Islamic art, MassumehFarhad,…
Woman threatens people leaving Kentwood Islamic Center
January 5, 2017
Woman threatens people leaving Kentwood Islamic Center
As worshippers came out of a Kentwood Islamic Center around 8:45 a.m. Monday, a woman approached them —- allegedly indicating she had a gun and making threats against the center —- Kentwood Police said. As worshippers came out of…
Mosque members help homeless in Orange County, California
January 3, 2017
Mosque members help homeless in Orange County, California
At least two dozen of the Islamic Society of Orange Countymembers were out on the basketball courts on a sunny, crisp morning, holding their first charity basketball tournament to benefit the homeless. At least two dozen of the…
UN announces the casualties’ figures in Iraq for December
January 3, 2017
UN announces the casualties’ figures in Iraq for December
A total of 386 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 1,066 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and war in Iraq in December 2016, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). …
Police investigating arson at Netherlands Mosque
January 1, 2017
Police investigating arson at Netherlands Mosque
Islamic centre burnt down in the Netherlands by suspected far-right arsonist as tensions continue to rise across the continent. Islamic centre burnt down in the Netherlands by suspected far-right arsonist as tensions continue to rise across the continent. Dramatic…
ISWF and Free Muslim deliver statement on New Year’s Eve
January 1, 2017
ISWF and Free Muslim deliver statement on New Year’s Eve
Imam Shirazi World Foundation and Non-violence Inernational Organization, Free Muslim, delivered a statement on New Year’s Eve. Imam Shirazi World Foundation and Non-violence Inernational Organization, Free Muslim, delivered a statement on New Year’s Eve. The statement pointed to the…
‘Who is Hussain?’ volunteers distribute blankets to homeless in India
December 31, 2016
‘Who is Hussain?’ volunteers distribute blankets to homeless in India
Youths from Who is Hussain Organization distributed blankets and shawls to poor and underprivileged people within entire Patna in the eastern part of India. Youths from Who is Hussain Organization distributed blankets and shawls to poor and underprivileged people…
Portland police looking for suspects after Ahram halal market vandalism
December 31, 2016
Portland police looking for suspects after Ahram halal market vandalism
Portland police are looking for those responsible for smashing six windows of the Ahram Halal Market on Forest Ave. Portland police are looking for those responsible for smashing six windows of the Ahram Halal Market on Forest Ave.…