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From the ashes of genocide, Islam rises in Rwanda

From the ashes of genocide, Islam rises in Rwanda

A handful of Muslims took a stand during the hundred days of slaughter and their stance inspired thousands of Rwandans to become Muslim in what was once called Africa’s most Catholic country.   A handful of Muslims took a stand…
UK Muslim academic targeted amid school homosexuality row

UK Muslim academic targeted amid school homosexuality row

Kate Godfrey-Faussett said that she is the victim of a “witch hunt” against the Muslim community, and has been “hanged, drawn and quartered” by the mainstream media.   Kate Godfrey-Faussett said that she is the victim of a “witch hunt”…
Ireland allows Muslim police officers to wear hijab

Ireland allows Muslim police officers to wear hijab

The police service of Ireland said it would follow the footsteps of its Scottish and Northern Ireland counterparts by allowing Muslim female officers to wear the hijab.     The police service of Ireland said it would follow the footsteps…
Anniversary of Imam Hussein’s departure from Medina to Karbala observed

Anniversary of Imam Hussein’s departure from Medina to Karbala observed

Shia Muslims observed anniversary of departure of Imam Hussein (AS), his family and relatives from Medina to Karbala via Mecca (Makkah) on 28th Rajab, across the world.     Shia Muslims observed anniversary of departure of Imam Hussein (AS), his…
Student orgs host “Meet a Muslim” table as part of their Islamic engagement week

Student orgs host “Meet a Muslim” table as part of their Islamic engagement week

Offering donuts, candy and engaging conversations, the University of Michigan’s Islamic Society of Ahl-ul-Bayt, along with the Muslim Students’ Association,   Offering donuts, candy and engaging conversations, the University of Michigan’s Islamic Society of Ahl-ul-Bayt, along with the Muslim Students’…
Athens’ first mosque ready to open

Athens’ first mosque ready to open

A marble fountain is seen on the plot in Votanikos where the Greek capital’s first state mosque is expected to start operating in May.   A marble fountain is seen on the plot in Votanikos where the Greek capital’s first…
Health of Hassan Mushaima, Hajer Mansoor Hassan deteriorated

Health of Hassan Mushaima, Hajer Mansoor Hassan deteriorated

The Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) is reporting that the health of two Bahraini Shia activists deteriorated as a result of their lack of access to medical treatment.    The Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) is…
Fifth Int’l Cinematic Festival in Holy city of Kerbela, Iraq

Fifth Int’l Cinematic Festival in Holy city of Kerbela, Iraq

The management of Kerbela TV Satellite Channel announced, on Wednesday, that they finished all the preparations to hold the Fifth International Cinematic Festival in the holy city of Kerbela.   The management of Kerbela TV Satellite Channel announced, on Wednesday,…
New Athens Mosque Set to Open Its Doors in Time for Ramadan

New Athens Mosque Set to Open Its Doors in Time for Ramadan

A Muslim mosque, the first in the Greek capital since the end of the Ottoman occupation, is expected to open its doors in time for Ramadan, which starts on May 6.   A Muslim mosque, the first in the Greek…
Algeria expo featuring Quran printing history

Algeria expo featuring Quran printing history

An exhibition featuring the history of Quran printing has been mounted in Algeria’s capital of Algiers.   An exhibition featuring the history of Quran printing has been mounted in Algeria’s capital of Algiers. According to akher.news website, the four-day expo…
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