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Top women Quran activists honoured in Iraq
Holy Shrines
August 30, 2018
Top women Quran activists honoured in Iraq
The Al-Zahra, peace be upon her, Center of Quranic Sciences affiliated to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein’s, peace be…
Islamophobia petition seeks inquiry following reported spike in anti-Muslim hate
World
August 23, 2018
Islamophobia petition seeks inquiry following reported spike in anti-Muslim hate
A petition demanding an independent inquiry into islamophobia in political parties has gained more than 30,000 signatures in just two…
SRW expresses concerns over Israa al-Ghamgham death verdict
Islam World
August 16, 2018
SRW expresses concerns over Israa al-Ghamgham death verdict
Shia Rights Watch is extremely concerned as Israa al-Ghamgham, a detainee and a female Shia rights activist is sentenced to…
‘Letterbox’ insults against Muslim women spike in wake of Boris Johnson comments
World
August 15, 2018
‘Letterbox’ insults against Muslim women spike in wake of Boris Johnson comments
Islamophobic attacks on Muslim women who wear veils have risen since Boris Johnson compared them to “letterboxes”, a watchdog has…
Woman martyred, 5 injured in terrorist attacks in Nubbul and al-Zahraa
Islam World
August 12, 2018
Woman martyred, 5 injured in terrorist attacks in Nubbul and al-Zahraa
A woman was martyred and 5 civilians were injured on Saturday in terrorist attacks with rocket shells on the residential…
British PM urges former foreign secretary to apologize for comment about Muslim women
World
August 8, 2018
British PM urges former foreign secretary to apologize for comment about Muslim women
British Prime Minister Theresa May has backed calls for Boris Johnson to apologize for saying Muslim women in burkas look…
Quran competition course held for Iraqi women
Islam World
July 28, 2018
Quran competition course held for Iraqi women
A course for women on refereeing Quran competitions was recently held in Iraq. A course for women on…
Women receive permissions to recite Quran in Saudi Arabia
Islam World
July 25, 2018
Women receive permissions to recite Quran in Saudi Arabia
The women’s section of Khayrukum Quranic Society in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, granted permission for recitation of the Quran to 15…
Karbala hosting Quran competition for Iraqi women
Holy Shrines
July 24, 2018
Karbala hosting Quran competition for Iraqi women
The second edition of Iraq’s national Quran competition for women is underway in the holy city of Karbala with 100…
Quran memorization contest for mothers planned in Oman
Islam World
July 16, 2018
Quran memorization contest for mothers planned in Oman
The third edition of a Quran memorization competition for mothers in Oman will be organized by the Cultural Committee of…