Iran

More than 90 Muslims detained in India’s Assam amid rising concerns over freedom of expression ……………. Authorities in India’s Assam state have arrested 92 Muslims following the recent Pahalgam attack, citing the spread of “anti-national” content on social media. The…

Indian court fines Shia Waqf Board amid allegations of sectarian bias A recent ruling by the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench has fined the Central Shia Waqf Board in Uttar Pradesh 15,000 rupees for allegedly withholding information in a legal…

With just two months remaining until Arbaeen 2025, Iran is advancing extensive preparations to support millions of Shia pilgrims traveling to Karbala, Iraq, Iqna reported. Majid Namjoo, Secretary of the Public Participation, Accommodation, and Catering Committee for Arbaeen, announced that…

Leading British Muslims accuse Reform UK of stoking anti-Muslim sentiments —————————— Leading British Muslims have accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party of fostering hostility towards Muslims following the resignation of party chair Zia Yusuf over a burqa ban controversy, The…

A coalition of over 80 human rights organizations has expressed deep concern over a threefold increase in the execution of Afghan citizens in Iran, Khaama Press reported. Reports indicate that at least 80 Afghans were executed in 2024, up from…

Colorado Muslim community rejects violence after Boulder incident The Muslim community in Colorado has strongly condemned the recent attack in Boulder, which involved Molotov cocktails thrown at an event held by elderly participants in support of Israeli detainees. In an…

Pakistan, Iran Agree on 24/7 Border Access During Muharram and Arbaeen ——————— Pakistan and Iran have finalized arrangements to keep their shared border open 24 hours a day during the blessed month of Muharram and the Arbaeen season to accommodate…

Mohammad Amir Tawsili, a former Afghan military pilot, tragically ended his life by setting himself on fire in Mashhad, Iran, after Iranian authorities denied his residency permit renewal and issued an exit notice, Khaama Press reported. Facing forced deportation to…

Over four million pilgrims visited the Holy Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad during the recent birth anniversary celebrations of Imam al-Reza, peace be upon him. The ten-day event, which began with the birth anniversary of Sayyidah Masoumeh, Imam Reza’s sister…

A major gathering honoring Imam Reza (peace be upon him) will take place in Tehran this Friday, May 9, under the theme “Iran of Imam Reza (peace be upon him),” Iqna reported. Organized by local committees, the event will feature…