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Philippines declares February 1 as National Hijab Day
November 17, 2022
Philippines declares February 1 as National Hijab Day
Lawmakers in the Philippines approved a bill on Tuesday, declaring February 1 every year as the National Hijab Day to raise awareness of the Muslim practice. With 274 votes in favor, House members approved House Bill (HB) 5693 or the…
110 Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar, land by boat in Indonesia
November 16, 2022
110 Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar, land by boat in Indonesia
More than 100 Rohingya Muslims traveling in a boat for more than a month were found along the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province on Tuesday, the latest group of refugees believed to be making hazardous sea voyages from Myanmar, ABC…
World population exceeds 8 billion
November 16, 2022
World population exceeds 8 billion
The world population surpassed 8,000,000 on Tuesday according to the United Nations and the real-time statistics website Worldometer. “This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans…
Finishing touches on the construction of Imam Al-Asr Mosque in Washington DC
November 16, 2022
Finishing touches on the construction of Imam Al-Asr Mosque in Washington DC
The administration of the Imam Al-Asr Mosque (may Allah hasten his honorable reappearance) in the US capital, Washington DC, revealed the final construction designs of the mosque, which obtained government approval, and reached its final stage prior to its construction,…
Husseini procession in Michigan receives banner of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas
November 16, 2022
Husseini procession in Michigan receives banner of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas
The Husseini procession ‘Adorers of Hussein’, in the US state of Michigan, was gifted the banner of the dome of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon him. The banner was handed over by the representative of the al-Abbas Holy Shrine…
The opening of Prophet Muhammad Mosque in Virginia, USA
November 16, 2022
The opening of Prophet Muhammad Mosque in Virginia, USA
The Shias of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, inaugurated a new mosque in Virginia, USA, in an atmosphere of joy and happiness. The mosque which is named after the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, is…
International Conference Urges Support for Religious Freedom and Human Rights
November 16, 2022
International Conference Urges Support for Religious Freedom and Human Rights
The greatest difference between open, free societies and authoritarian regimes is respect for human rights and religious freedom, speakers told the Conference of Hope for Universal Human Rights and Religious Freedom, sponsored by The Washington Times Foundation and Think Tank…
Presence of Muslims in Brazil dates back to centuries
November 15, 2022
Presence of Muslims in Brazil dates back to centuries
Although they are not a large population of Brazil, the presence of Muslims in this country in South America dates back to a long time and specifically when the Portuguese discovered this part of the world in 1500 A.D. When…
Russian research foundation publishes book on eternal Battle of Karbala
November 15, 2022
Russian research foundation publishes book on eternal Battle of Karbala
The Pomni Huseyna, a Russian Islamic research Foundation, reported the publication of a historical ideological book that talks about the tragic battle of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam Hussein’s Banner-Bearer, Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas bin Ali, peace be upon them.…
Muslim Students in South Korea struggle to find Halal food
November 14, 2022
Muslim Students in South Korea struggle to find Halal food
Many Muslim students who study in South Korea find themselves in a completely new world that works very differently from what they are used to. For them, finding Halal food is one of the biggest challenges. According to the Korea…