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Study says Germans are religiously tolerant except on Islam and Muslims
August 4, 2019
Study says Germans are religiously tolerant except on Islam and Muslims
According to a recent study by the German Bertelsmann Stiftung, religious tolerance is widespread in Germany – but that does not apply to all religions. According to a recent study by the German Bertelsmann Stiftung, religious tolerance is…
New update of Sheikh Zakzaky’s health condition
August 1, 2019
New update of Sheikh Zakzaky’s health condition
Several recently-taken photos of jailed Shia Nigerian leader Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky have been released, showing his health deteriorating. Several recently-taken photos of jailed Shia Nigerian leader Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky have been released, showing his health deteriorating. According to…
Fire forces Hajj pilgrims out of their hotel in Mecca
July 31, 2019
Fire forces Hajj pilgrims out of their hotel in Mecca
700 Pilgrims in Mecca were forced to evacuate their hotel this morning after an electrical fault caused a fire. 700 Pilgrims in Mecca were forced to evacuate their hotel this morning after an electrical fault caused a fire. Saudi…
Over one million pilgrims arrive to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj
July 30, 2019
Over one million pilgrims arrive to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj
A total of 1,084,762 pilgrims have arrived so far in the Kingdom, according to statistics issued by the Saudi General Directorate of Passports. A total of 1,084,762 pilgrims have arrived so far in the Kingdom, according to statistics…
Cultural seminar to add Imam Ali Holy Shrine to the World Heritage List
July 30, 2019
Cultural seminar to add Imam Ali Holy Shrine to the World Heritage List
The Documentary Center of the Heritage of Najaf City affiliated with the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, held a cultural seminar in preparation of adding the Holy Shrine to The Documentary Center of the Heritage of…
Three to be sentenced for firebombing Melbourne Mosque
July 24, 2019
Three to be sentenced for firebombing Melbourne Mosque
Abdullah Chaarani and Hatim Moukhaiber were found guilty in May of engaging in a terror act by firebombing the Imam Ali Islamic Center at Fawkner in December 2016. Abdullah Chaarani and Hatim Moukhaiber were found guilty in May of…
Toronto Halal Food Fest attracts large crowds
July 23, 2019
Toronto Halal Food Fest attracts large crowds
North America’s largest halal food festival took place in Toronto this past weekend at the International Centre in Mississauga and attracted over 35,000 visitors from across the continent. North America’s largest halal food festival took place in Toronto this past…
Ranchi court orders 19-year-old girl to distribute five copies of Quran for sharing communal post on Facebook
July 22, 2019
Ranchi court orders 19-year-old girl to distribute five copies of Quran for sharing communal post on Facebook
As punishment for sharing a communal post on Facebook, a 19-year-old girl was on Tuesday asked to distribute five copies of Quran by a Ranchi court. As punishment for sharing a communal post on Facebook, a 19-year-old girl…
Turkey: Restoration of a 455-year-old historic Quran
July 22, 2019
Turkey: Restoration of a 455-year-old historic Quran
Ahmad Qurnaz is continuing work in the restoration of a 455-year-old Quran at the National Palace Administration. Ahmad Qurnaz is continuing work in the restoration of a 455-year-old Quran at the National Palace Administration. The Quran, made of natural…
624-year-old Mosque of Aali Masjid restored by Indian government
July 22, 2019
624-year-old Mosque of Aali Masjid restored by Indian government
Termed as the second biggest mosque in Srinagar, the Aali Masjid is known for its unique architecture, 156 deodar columns, six stepped pulpit made of devri stone and wooden pinjrakari work. Termed as the second biggest mosque in Srinagar,…