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A group of Hussaini youth in Iselin, New Jersey, organized a Majlis (mourning gathering) for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, as part of their preparations for the Holy Arbaeen commemoration. The event was held at the “Ali Akbar Youth…

On August 10, around 100 people marched down Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee to honor Imam al-Hussain, peace be upon him, as part of the Remembering Hussain March, Wisconsin Muslim Journal reported yesterday. This event precedes the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, the…

The world’s largest 3D-printed neighborhood, Wolf Ranch, is on the verge of completion near Austin, Texas, the US, New Atlas reported yesterday. Spearheaded by the innovative firm Icon in collaboration with construction giant Lennar and architectural studio Bjarke Ingels Group,…

In a dramatic display of interfaith harmony and humanitarian spirit, the Hussein For Humanity organization distributed 1,200 roses to passersby in one of the city’s busiest tourist areas. This annual event, now in its third year, aims to commemorate the…

The American Bar Association (ABA) has recently urged global governments to recognize and prevent genocide against the Hazara people in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. In a recent statement, the ABA called on the U.S. Department of State to promote justice…

The United States has imposed a ban on imports from five more Chinese companies due to alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs, Reuters reported yesterday. This action is part of a broader initiative to eliminate goods produced with forced…

As the 2024 presidential election approaches and Donald Trump seeks a second term, Democratic lawmakers are taking proactive measures to safeguard against discriminatory immigration policies by reintroducing a significant piece of legislation aimed at preventing future Muslim bans. In light…

Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Frontier Park in Naperville, Illinois, for a halal food festival on August 3, organized by the Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce, Iqna news agency reported. According to the source, the event showcased diverse culinary traditions,…

Wildfires in California have grown to alarming proportions, with the Park fire becoming the largest this year, scorching over 386,000 acres and threatening thousands of structures, the Guardian reported yesterday. Firefighters are battling the blaze, now 14% contained, amid challenging…

Discrimination and attacks against Muslims and Palestinians in the United States surged by approximately 70 percent in the first half of 2024, Arab News reported today citing a report from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). This rise in Islamophobia…