Islam World

Millions of Arbaeen pilgrims benefit from expanded services, facilities, and public hospitality as Iraq mobilizes for the world’s largest annual gathering. According to multiple reports from Shia Waves Persian, Iraqi authorities, religious institutions, and local communities have launched extensive preparations…

Surge in Asylum Applications by Afghan Women in Germany Linked to EU Court Ruling …………………. The number of asylum applications submitted by Afghan women in Germany has more than doubled in recent weeks, according to the Federal Office for Migration…

Taliban Enforce Burqa Requirement for Women Traveling in Panjshir …………… The Taliban have barred women in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province from traveling without wearing a full-body burqa, Amu TV reported. Local sources said the restriction applies to both entering and leaving…

Students Allege Police Assault During Protest at Aligarh Muslim University —————————— A report from Maktoob Media details a protest at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) where students were allegedly assaulted by Uttar Pradesh police. The protest, which had been ongoing for…

Three Million Foreign Pilgrims Arrive in Iraq for Arbaeen ————————– More than 3 million foreign pilgrims have entered Iraq for the annual Arbaeen procession, according to Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari as quoted on IQNA.ir. Al-Shammari made the announcement…

Iranian Master Artist Mahmoud Farshchian Passes Away ———————— Mahmoud Farshchian, a prominent Iranian master of miniature painting, has passed away in the morning of Friday, August 8, Shia Waves Persian reported. Known for introducing Iranian miniature art to the world…

Pakistan Suspends Internet in Balochistan Province ——————————- Pakistan’s government has suspended mobile internet service in its largest province, Balochistan, amid a surge in militant attacks and ongoing security operations, according to Anadolu Agency. The provincial government requested the suspension for…

UP Kanwariyas Beat Muslim Truck Driver to Death ———————– A Muslim truck driver was beaten to death by a mob of Kanwariyas in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after they suspected him of carrying cattle. The incident occurred during the Kanwar Yatra…

Pakistan to Become First South Asian Nation to Ratify UNESCO Underwater Heritage Convention ——————————————————————– Pakistan is set to become the first South Asian country to ratify the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH), according to…

Report Alleges Hindutva Extremism and Police Failures Caused 2022 Leicester Unrest ————————— A new community-led report on the 2022 unrest in Leicester, co-authored by the UK Indian Muslim Council and the Community Policy Forum, has concluded that the violence was…