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Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge in Germany, NGO Says
June 25, 2024
Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge in Germany, NGO Says
Germany’s Muslim community faces a rise in hate crimes, Anadolu Agency cited a recent report by Alliance Against Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Hate (CLAIM). The NGO has documented over 1,900 anti-Muslim incidents in 2023, a 114% increase from the previous year.…
UN chief urges global community to take urgent action on climate change
June 24, 2024
UN chief urges global community to take urgent action on climate change
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday called on the international community to take urgent action on climate change, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. In a message on Saturday, Guterres emphasized the critical importance of the next 18 months in the fight…
Solar Power Reaches New Milestone, Generating 20% of Global Electricity on Summer Solstice
June 22, 2024
Solar Power Reaches New Milestone, Generating 20% of Global Electricity on Summer Solstice
In a significant milestone for renewable energy, solar power is expected to generate up to 20% of the world’s electricity on the upcoming summer solstice, according to a report by the London-based think tank Ember Climate. The report, as quoted…
ISIS Resurging as Growing Threat in Somalia, US Warns
June 19, 2024
ISIS Resurging as Growing Threat in Somalia, US Warns
The United States is sharpening its counterterrorism efforts in Somalia as concerns grow over the resurgence of the ISIS terror group in the Horn of Africa region, VOA reported yesterday. U.S. officials warn that IS’s regional affiliate, known as IS-Somalia,…
Millions of devoted pilgrims of Imam al-Hussain (peace be upon him) observe Day of Arafa, Eid al-Azha in Holy Karbala
June 17, 2024
Millions of devoted pilgrims of Imam al-Hussain (peace be upon him) observe Day of Arafa, Eid al-Azha in Holy Karbala
Millions of Shiites from different cities of Iraq and other countries have come to the holy city of Karbala to perform the special Ziyarah of Imam al-Hussain (peace be upon him) on the day of Arafa and Eid al-Azha, and…
Eid al-Adha marks beginning of ten-day period honouring Eid al-Ghadir
June 17, 2024
Eid al-Adha marks beginning of ten-day period honouring Eid al-Ghadir
Eid al-Qurban or Eid al-Adha is the 10th day of Dhul-Hajjah. It is one of the great Islamic holidays. On this day, Abraham took his son Ismail to the altar, and Gabriel descended on him with a ram and told…
9th of Dhul Hajjah marks martyrdom anniversary of Muslim bin Aqeel
June 16, 2024
9th of Dhul Hajjah marks martyrdom anniversary of Muslim bin Aqeel
Abu Abdillah Muslim bin Aqeel bin Abi Talib, the cousin of Imam al-Hussain and the nephew of Amir al-Mu’mineen, the ambassador of Sayyed al-Shuhada in Kufa during his historic move, was considered one of the shiny characters and outstanding personalities…
Food Crisis Deepens in Ethiopia as 13 million Struggle for Agricultural Assistance
June 9, 2024
Food Crisis Deepens in Ethiopia as 13 million Struggle for Agricultural Assistance
A staggering 13 million people in Ethiopia are in dire need of agricultural aid, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The complex humanitarian challenges facing the country have been exacerbated by a perfect storm…
UNHCR: Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel Region Demands Urgent Action
June 8, 2024
UNHCR: Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel Region Demands Urgent Action
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has expressed deep concern about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region of West Africa, reliefweb reported yesterday. Over 3.3 million people have been forcibly displaced in the Central Sahel countries of Burkina Faso,…
Last day of Dhul Qa’dah marks martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon him)
June 7, 2024
Last day of Dhul Qa’dah marks martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon him)
The last day of the month of Dhul Qa’dah marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon him). The holy grave of that Imam, next to that of his revered grandfather Imam al-Kazim (peace be upon him) in…