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Increasing demand for halal trade in the United States
November 24, 2022
Increasing demand for halal trade in the United States
Over the past two decades alone, halal trade has jumped to more than 2.2 trillion dollars in value around the world. The rapid growth has made it an attractive investment sector for manufacturers and producers of various types of commodities.…
Free Muslim calls on the international community to update their laws on women’s rights
November 24, 2022
Free Muslim calls on the international community to update their laws on women’s rights
The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, called on the international community, human rights organizations and democratic governments to update their laws and procedures for women’s rights, calling for justice for this group, especially in conflict areas in the Middle East.…
Brazil holds the 35th International Conference of Latin American Muslims
November 23, 2022
Brazil holds the 35th International Conference of Latin American Muslims
Two days ago, the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo witnessed the launch of the 35th International Conference of Muslims of Latin America and the Caribbean, under the title ‘Latin American Muslims Confronting the Phenomenon of Hatred’. Ministers, ambassadors and official…
Shirazi World Foundation issues statement on World Television Day
November 23, 2022
Shirazi World Foundation issues statement on World Television Day
On the World Television Day, the Shirazi World Foundation issued a statement in which the Foundation said: In recognition of the increasing impact television has on decision-making by bringing world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security and…
Conference of Muslims of Latin America and the Caribbean calls for confronting “hatred against Muslims”
November 22, 2022
Conference of Muslims of Latin America and the Caribbean calls for confronting “hatred against Muslims”
Participants in the 35th International Conference of Muslims of Latin America and the Caribbean called at the conclusion of its activities on Sunday in the Brazilian capital, Sao Paulo, to confront the spread of hate and its negative effects on…
The Shia Professional Association concludes its participation in the first SPACE conference held at UCLA
November 22, 2022
The Shia Professional Association concludes its participation in the first SPACE conference held at UCLA
Yesterday, the Shia Professional Association for Creativity and Education in the US state of California announced a successful registration during its participation in the first International SPACE Conference, which was hosted by the State University (UCLA) for two days. The…
Human rights report monitors violations against Shia Muslims during 30 days
November 21, 2022
Human rights report monitors violations against Shia Muslims during 30 days
Shia Rights Watch International Organization has documented more than twenty violent and repressive terrorist attacks against Shia Muslims in seven Arab and Islamic countries during the month of November, in a dangerous escalation of attacks on the followers of Ahlulbayt…
Colombia: Growing interest in Islam and a long history of coexistence and tolerance
November 20, 2022
Colombia: Growing interest in Islam and a long history of coexistence and tolerance
Like other South American countries, the presence of Muslims in Colombia dates back to many decades ago. The Islamic presence in this country dates back to more than 500 years ago, specifically with the official discovery of the Americas, when…
US: Fairfield students push for Muslim holidays to be added to school calendar
November 20, 2022
US: Fairfield students push for Muslim holidays to be added to school calendar
Families are working to change the Fairfield School District in Connecticut, USA, to be more inclusive of Muslim holidays. Students throughout the Fairfield School District asked the Board of Education to add Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to the school…
New York: ‘Islam & Modernism’ exhibition at Aicon Gallery
November 18, 2022
New York: ‘Islam & Modernism’ exhibition at Aicon Gallery
Islam & Modernism – a seminal exhibition by Pakistan-born, London-based conceptual artist and long-time activist and organizer Rasheed Araeen – is currently being presented at Aicon Gallery in New York. The exhibition at the art gallery takes as its core…