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Rio Olympian Athletes Prefer Halal Food
August 17, 2016
Rio Olympian Athletes Prefer Halal Food
Muslim and non-Muslim Olympian athletes have been demanding thousands of halal meals during their stay in Rio de Janeiro, leaving organizers struggling to answer the unexpected overwhelming demand. Muslim and non-Muslim Olympian athletes have been demanding thousands of…
Charlie HebdoMocks through publishing a controversial cartoon
August 17, 2016
Charlie HebdoMocks through publishing a controversial cartoon
The satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdohas published another controversial front page mocking the Muslims. The satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdohas published another controversial front page mocking the Muslims. Commenting on the decision to ban burkas from beaches in…
Canadian Muslim Women Take Safety Course amid Rising Islamophobia
August 17, 2016
Canadian Muslim Women Take Safety Course amid Rising Islamophobia
Defending against someone trying to rip off their hijabs is just one of the practical tips Muslim women will learn at an upcoming safety workshop in Edmonton, Canada. Defending against someone trying to rip off their hijabs is…
More than 30,000 Muslims from across the world meet in the UK to reject Isis and Islamic extremism
August 17, 2016
More than 30,000 Muslims from across the world meet in the UK to reject Isis and Islamic extremism
Thousands of Muslims from around the world converged on the UK for a convention where they rejected extremism and violence of terror groups such as Isis. Thousands of Muslims from around the world converged on the UK for…
Western Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia under Threat amid Plans to Block US Deal
August 16, 2016
Western Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia under Threat amid Plans to Block US Deal
The UK is facing a legal challenge over its continued arms sales to Saudi Arabia, senators in the US have proposed blocking the latest sale of weapons to the Gulf kingdom, raising questions about the future of Western military support…
Boko Haram releases new video showing kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls
August 15, 2016
Boko Haram releases new video showing kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls
Boko Haram has released a video appearing to show the Chibok schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the Islamist group in April 2014. In it, the militant group claimed a number of the girls have been killed by Nigerian government air…
#IllWalkWithYou campaign kicks off on social media in support of US Muslims after fatal shooting
August 15, 2016
#IllWalkWithYou campaign kicks off on social media in support of US Muslims after fatal shooting
Social media users are offering to accompany Muslims who fear travelling alone to their mosque, after two men, including a Muslim imam, were fatally shot while walking home from afternoon prayers in New York City. Social media users are…
Northern Europe Quran Contest Wraps Up
August 15, 2016
Northern Europe Quran Contest Wraps Up
The 4th Quran contest for Northern European countries came to a conclusion on Sunday night. The 4th Quran contest for Northern European countries came to a conclusion on Sunday night. The members of the competition’s panel of judges…
Curfew extended in Buthidaung and Maungdaw
August 14, 2016
Curfew extended in Buthidaung and Maungdaw
The evening curfew in two northern Rakhine State townships was extended, according to local officials. The evening curfew in two northern Rakhine State townships was extended, according to local officials. The late-night clampdown has been in place since…
Old English Church converts to Islamic Center
August 14, 2016
Old English Church converts to Islamic Center
Following the efforts and endeavors of the Shiite minority residing in Peterborough England, and with an attempt to provide a center for Muslim worshipers to perform their prayers as well as holding rituals, the city’s old church was bought and…