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Muslim schoolchildren in France often denied food options that fit their faith

Muslim schoolchildren in France often denied food options that fit their faith

Although the subject gets little media coverage, the problem of food in French school cafeterias is a headache for many parents of Muslim students. Citing their version of secularism, some mayors have decided not to offer alternative menus in school…
First Muslim cemetery in Greece nears completion

First Muslim cemetery in Greece nears completion

Greek media said that work has been completed for the construction of the first cemetery for Muslims in the Greek capital, Athens, according to Anatolia Agency. The newspaper “T Nea” reported that the construction of the first cemetery for Muslims…
Free Muslim Organization calls on Sudan to intervene to stop massacres against civilians

Free Muslim Organization calls on Sudan to intervene to stop massacres against civilians

The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) called on the Sudanese authorities to intervene to stop the massacres against civilians.  In a statement received by Shia Waves News Agency, the organization said that it had seen with great regret the press…
Muslim football players among best worldwide

Muslim football players among best worldwide

Football is a prestigious ball game that engages players from all nationalities worldwide. Muslim football players are among the best footballers in the world, who have even reached the biggest leagues in the world. There are over 1.8 billion Muslims…
The first Shia mosque in Central Africa

The first Shia mosque in Central Africa

Located in the city of Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, is the Imam Hussein Mosque (peace be upon him). The mosque is the only Shia mosque in the city and the first in Central Africa. In the year 2000,…
Georgia: Conference on “Shia cultural production”, researcher cites “Shia Voice” competition as influential media activity

Georgia: Conference on “Shia cultural production”, researcher cites “Shia Voice” competition as influential media activity

Shia Muslim and Christian media professionals, filmmakers and researchers succeeded in communicating important Shia concepts and issues to the world, through their participation in the conference (Material, Ritual, and Senses: The Dynamic World of Lived Shia Islam), hosted by the…
UN experts: End racism to advance health and other human rights

UN experts: End racism to advance health and other human rights

 Eliminating racism and disparities in health status resulting from racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance is central to global efforts to advance the right to health and other human rights, a UN expert told the General Assembly on Thursday, October 20th.…
Devastation in South Sudan following fourth year of historic floods

Devastation in South Sudan following fourth year of historic floods

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urging international support for humanitarian efforts in South Sudan in the face of record-breaking rains and floods for a fourth consecutive year, and the threat of worse to come as the climate crisis accelerates.…
First Islamic Sharia compliant account launched in Uganda

First Islamic Sharia compliant account launched in Uganda

Uganda’s Finance Trust Bank on Thursday October 20th launched the country’s first Islamic Sharia compliant account called ‘Halal’. Prominent Muslim personalities attended the launch event held in the country’s capital Kampala. Percy Lubega, head of business development at the bank,…
How Denmark is discriminating its Muslim population

How Denmark is discriminating its Muslim population

A bizarre new list to categories Muslims based on their countries of origin is at the heart of what critics call an attempt to further discriminate against the community. Two years ago, Denmark’s former Minister for Immigration and Integration Mattias…
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