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National Geographic writes about the sacred month of Muharram and the tragedy of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
July 28, 2022
National Geographic writes about the sacred month of Muharram and the tragedy of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
The International National Geographic Channel has prepared a report on Muslims’ preparations to commemorate the holy month of Muharram, which it published on its website. The report began by defining the great month, which is the first month of the…
Bill Gates donates $6 billion to charitable causes
July 26, 2022
Bill Gates donates $6 billion to charitable causes
Bill Gates, the founder and former CEO of Microsoft, recently donated more than $6 billion worth of shares to his charitable foundation. He gave approximately $5.2 billion of his shares in the Canadian National Railroad and approximately $995 million of…
Utah joins few states recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month
July 24, 2022
Utah joins few states recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month
The governor of the US state of Utah declared July as Muslim American Heritage Month, joining only a few states that recognize the month. “Today Utah is enriched by its Muslim American people and culture in the arts, cuisine, business,…
Eid al-Fitr to be added to school calendar in Pennsylvania district
July 24, 2022
Eid al-Fitr to be added to school calendar in Pennsylvania district
The Council Rock School District in the US state of Pennsylvania is planning to add the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr to the district’s 2023-24 school year. Iman Azeez, a rising junior at Council Rock High School South, asked the…
Community network survey: Muslims in NYC dealing with racism, threats at early ages
July 19, 2022
Community network survey: Muslims in NYC dealing with racism, threats at early ages
Disturbing new numbers show that anti-Muslim activity appears to be growing in the city of New York. According to the Muslim Community Network, more than 26 percent of Black Muslims and nearly 32 percent of Asian Muslims experienced or saw…
Investigation of SAS British Forces linked to innocent killing
July 16, 2022
Investigation of SAS British Forces linked to innocent killing
Freemuslim Center for De-Radicalization & Extremism Prevention ( DCREP ) calls upon international human rights organizations to investigate allegations that British Special Air Service (SAS) forces may have committed killings of innocent individuals in Afghanistan. These allegations were initially brought…
CAIR releases updated, digital guide to Islam and Muslims in Oklahoma, US
July 14, 2022
CAIR releases updated, digital guide to Islam and Muslims in Oklahoma, US
With the number of Muslims increasing, it becomes even more important for Oklahomans to have a resource that can introduce them to the Islamic faith practice, Muslim community and the culture surrounding it. The Oklahoma Chapter of the Council on…
Minnesota: After years of opposition, Muslim cemetery gets final approval
July 13, 2022
Minnesota: After years of opposition, Muslim cemetery gets final approval
After years of opposition and legal battles, a Muslim cemetery in Dakota County, Minnesota, can now start to perform traditional ceremonies on the property. The Castle Rock Township board of supervisors approved a conditional use permit Tuesday, eight years after…
Halal Restaurant Week being celebrated in Wisconsin, USA
July 13, 2022
Halal Restaurant Week being celebrated in Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee, the most populous city in the US state of Wisconsin, is hosting the Halal Restaurant Week for the first time in its history. Halal in Arabic means “permissible” and generally refers to what foods Muslims can eat based on…
Eid al-Adha Prayers at Imam Ali Center in Virginia, USA
July 12, 2022
Eid al-Adha Prayers at Imam Ali Center in Virginia, USA
The Imam Ali Center in Springfield, Virginia, held the Eid al-Adha congregational prayer on the morning of Eid al-Adha. The prayer was led by Sheikh Mustafa Akhound and was followed by a lecture on the virtues of the blessed day.…