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Islamic Studies to be founded in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
August 10, 2016
Islamic Studies to be founded in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
The Council of State has announced the establishment of Muslim studies in the Faculty of Theology in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, after finding legal the appropriate presidential decree by the Ministry of Education. The Council of State has…
Rio 2016: terror stigma increases violence against Muslims
August 10, 2016
Rio 2016: terror stigma increases violence against Muslims
Attacks against Muslims have increased in Rio de Janeiro since a group of people were arrested on suspicion of planning to carry out terrorist acts during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Attacks against Muslims have increased in Rio…
Course on Quranic Sciences Held in Birmingham
August 10, 2016
Course on Quranic Sciences Held in Birmingham
The Quranic institute affiliated to al-Abbas holy shrine held a Quranic course for the Muslim community in Birmingham, England. The Quranic institute affiliated to al-Abbas holy shrine held a Quranic course for the Muslim community in Birmingham, England.…
UNICEF says 1,121 children killed in Yemen in 15 months
August 10, 2016
UNICEF says 1,121 children killed in Yemen in 15 months
UN children’s fund UNICEF said Tuesday that 1,121 children had been killed and another 1,650 injured since March of last year due to the ongoing war on Yemen. UN children’s fund UNICEF said Tuesday that 1,121 children had…
Nigerian Supreme Council for Sharia describes Shiites as hypocrites
August 9, 2016
Nigerian Supreme Council for Sharia describes Shiites as hypocrites
Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) yesterday distanced itself from activities of the Shi’ite community describing them as hypocrites. Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) yesterday distanced itself from activities of the Shi’ite community describing them…
Mobile Muslims arrive in Saskatchewan to end Islamophobia
August 9, 2016
Mobile Muslims arrive in Saskatchewan to end Islamophobia
A mobile exhibition that aims to stop Islamophobia has arrived in Saskatchewan. A mobile exhibition that aims to stop Islamophobia has arrived in Saskatchewan. A trailer full of volunteers has been stopping in communities across Canada in an…
North American Shia Muslim Community helps Syrian refugees adjust to new peaceful life
August 9, 2016
North American Shia Muslim Community helps Syrian refugees adjust to new peaceful life
Thousands of Syrian refugees are starting life from scratch in a new country with a new language Canada, but they’re not alone. Thousands of Syrian refugees are starting life from scratch in a new country with a new language…
Hundreds gather in East London to denounce Racism and Islamophobia
August 8, 2016
Hundreds gather in East London to denounce Racism and Islamophobia
Hundreds of people gathered at the historic Altab Ali park in East London yesterday, as part of a series of demonstrations led by the Black Lives Matter movement across the country. Hundreds of people gathered at the historic…
Oshawa mosque shot at while worshippers nearby, causing $10,000 damage to Islamic center
August 8, 2016
Oshawa mosque shot at while worshippers nearby, causing $10,000 damage to Islamic center
A high-powered BB gun was fired at an Oshawa mosque recently and that has raised concerns about the safety of congregants. A high-powered BB gun was fired at an Oshawa mosque recently and that has raised concerns about…
Halal supermarket in Paris told to sell pork and alcohol or face closure
August 8, 2016
Halal supermarket in Paris told to sell pork and alcohol or face closure
A halal supermarket in Paris has been ordered by local authorities to sell pork and alcohol or face closure. A halal supermarket in Paris has been ordered by local authorities to sell pork and alcohol or face closure.…