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Toronto hosts conference on eschatology and epistemology in Islam
July 4, 2021
Toronto hosts conference on eschatology and epistemology in Islam
Toronto, the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario, is preparing to host the International Eschatology and Epistemology of Islam Conference, on July 19-20.A number of academics and professors from different countries of the world will participate in the conference,…
Exhibition on the cultural, artistic and social achievements of Muslims in the US state of Michigan
July 4, 2021
Exhibition on the cultural, artistic and social achievements of Muslims in the US state of Michigan
The University of Michigan is organizing an exhibition on the cultural, artistic and social achievements of Muslims in the state, in order to introduce non-Muslims to the lesser known aspects of Muslims’ lives.The exhibition, entitled “Halal Metropolis”, aims to honor…
International organizations call on America to stop illegal attacks and air raids outside the battlefield
July 1, 2021
International organizations call on America to stop illegal attacks and air raids outside the battlefield
A wide range of human rights, religious and peace groups from the United States and around the world have called on US President Joe Biden to end deadly US strikes outside recognized battlefields or the use of drones.In a letter…
Canada allocates $300,000 to combat Islamophobia and discrimination in schools
July 1, 2021
Canada allocates $300,000 to combat Islamophobia and discrimination in schools
Authorities in the Canadian province of Ontario have announced $300,000 grants to two Muslim organizations in an effort to combat Islamophobia in the province’s schools.The Canadian province of Ontario has agreed to fund training programs to help combat Islamophobia.Ontario Education…
Knife attack on Canadian Muslim citizen motivated by Islamophobia
June 30, 2021
Knife attack on Canadian Muslim citizen motivated by Islamophobia
A Pakistani Muslim was attacked with a knife days ago by a group saying they “hate Muslims” in the Canadian city of Saskatoon, a Canadian newspaper revealed on Tuesday.The newspaper “The Star Phoenix” reported that the Pakistani, Muhammad Kashif, was…
The United Nations calls for restraint and to avoid any escalation after the US raids on Iraq and Syria
June 29, 2021
The United Nations calls for restraint and to avoid any escalation after the US raids on Iraq and Syria
Calls for restraint continued after the American raids, which raised concern and apprehension at the domestic and international levels, for fear of the possibility of things slipping to the point of no return.On Monday evening, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres…
USA: Shia student harassed for mentioning the massacre of Palestinians and Uyghurs
June 27, 2021
USA: Shia student harassed for mentioning the massacre of Palestinians and Uyghurs
A Shia student of Pakistani descent, at Whitley School in Long Island, USA, was harassed and insulted during her high school graduation speech.The 17-year-old student, Hoda Ayaz, gave a speech during the high school graduation ceremony for the graduating students.…
California: Blood donation campaign launched in the name of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
June 24, 2021
California: Blood donation campaign launched in the name of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
The International Imamiya Medical Organization in California, USA, launched a blood donation campaign in the name of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in cooperation with the SMC Foundation.The organization called on all members of the Shia community in California…
Canada condemns human rights violations in China
June 23, 2021
Canada condemns human rights violations in China
Canada has denounced at the United Nations on behalf of forty countries the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang region and Hong Kong.The Joint Declaration on China, which Canada read before the Human Rights Council, has been waiting for several…
The US Department of Justice blocks websites of a number of Shia channels
June 23, 2021
The US Department of Justice blocks websites of a number of Shia channels
On Tuesday, a number of websites for Shia TV channels were blocked by the US Department of Justice.Following the block, the department posted a message stating that this domain had been seized by the United States government, based on a…