Islam World

More than two million Muslims from around the globe have converged in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to start this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.     More than two million Muslims from around the globe have converged in…

Bahrain’s Shia cleric Sayyed Mohieldin Al-Mashaal walked out of prison on Wednesday after spending one year behind bars.      Bahrain’s Shia cleric Sayyed Mohieldin Al-Mashaal walked out of prison on Wednesday after spending one year behind bars. Al-Mashaal was…

Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic Centers in Islamic and non-Islamic countries are marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Baqir, peace be upon him.     Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and…

The Iraqi Air Force has attacked the “operations room” of Daesh in neighboring Syria, killing several militants plotting to carry out a terrorist operation in Iraq in coming days, the Iraqi Interior Ministry has announced.     The Iraqi Air…

Members of Canada’s Muslim community say recent tensions between Ottawa and Saudi Arabia are affecting some people’s ability to perform what’s seen in the faith as a fundamental religious right.     Members of Canada’s Muslim community say recent tensions…

Shia Rights Watch is extremely concerned as Israa al-Ghamgham, a detainee and a female Shia rights activist is sentenced to the death penalty for her involvement in peaceful demonstrations in Qatif.     Shia Rights Watch is extremely concerned as…

Nearly 50 people have been killed in a bomb attack in front of an educational center in a mainly Shia Muslim area of western Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.     Nearly 50 people have been killed in a bomb…

At least six civilians have lost their lives when Saudi military vessels deployed in  the Red Sea launched a barrage of missiles at a residential area in Yemen’s northwestern province of Hajjah as the Riyadh regime continues with its atrocious…

Displaced Afghan families from Ghazni province were seen arriving in Kabul on Tuesday, as government’s forces continue battling against the Taliban.   Displaced Afghan families from Ghazni province were seen arriving in Kabul on Tuesday, as government’s forces continue battling…

Rights campaigners are continuing to call on Manama to free the Shia Bahraini human rights defender Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace, who was sentenced to life in prion for his role in Bahrain’s 2011 pro-democracy protests.      Rights campaigners are continuing…