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NASA’s James Webb Telescope captures new view of Pillars of Creation
October 20, 2022
NASA’s James Webb Telescope captures new view of Pillars of Creation
NASA’s James Webb Telescope has captured an extraordinary and highly-detailed view of the iconic cosmic landscape Pillars of Creation. The image released on Wednesday revealed newly formed stars and pillars of gas and dust that look like rock formations. The…
Over 51,000 mosques in Morocco, Minister of Islamic Affairs states
October 20, 2022
Over 51,000 mosques in Morocco, Minister of Islamic Affairs states
The Moroccan Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Al-Tawfiq, stated on Wednesday that the number of mosques in the country is more than 51,000. He added that there is a need to build about 200 mosques annually, improve the…
Texas’ Muslim community fundraise to help refugee families
October 20, 2022
Texas’ Muslim community fundraise to help refugee families
Hundreds of people from North Texas’ Muslim community gathered over the weekend and raised tens of thousands of dollars that will help refugee families in the area with rent, food, clothing and necessities. Zeenat Khan, founder of DFW Refugee Outreach Services,…
Half a billion people at risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity, WHO says
October 20, 2022
Half a billion people at risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity, WHO says
Nearly half a billion people will develop heart disease, obesity or diabetes if governments do not take “urgent action” to encourage more physical activity among the population, the World Health Organization said in a report on Wednesday. Data from 194…
All children have a right to pre-primary education, UN says
October 20, 2022
All children have a right to pre-primary education, UN says
The time has come for countries to align their international human rights obligations with their political commitments on early childhood education, said UN special rapporteur in a report. Farida Shaheed, former UN Education rapporteur, stressed the importance of early childhood…
Climate change threatens one billion children in the world, rights group warns
October 20, 2022
Climate change threatens one billion children in the world, rights group warns
The non-governmental organization “Kids Rights” warned Wednesday that the repercussions of climate change threaten one billion children around the world, expressing regret that the living standards of minors around the world have not improved over the past decade. The Netherlands-based…
Brazilian Muslims demand Harvard return skull of slave who fought in uprising
October 19, 2022
Brazilian Muslims demand Harvard return skull of slave who fought in uprising
The Islamic community of Salvador, in Brazil’s Bahia state, has pushed Harvard University to repatriate the skull of an enslaved man who allegedly took part in a famous uprising of African Muslims in the city in 1835. The skull is…
Greek news agencies remember Karbala battle as most prominent annual event
October 19, 2022
Greek news agencies remember Karbala battle as most prominent annual event
A number of Greek news agencies through their editorial articles recalled the eternal battle of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). Some platforms mentioned a series of historical events that led to the battle of…
New UN study reveals severe deterioration in health of women, children and adolescents
October 19, 2022
New UN study reveals severe deterioration in health of women, children and adolescents
A new UN report shows that the health of women and children is facing challenges globally, due to conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, wreaking havoc on future of children, youth and women. The report shows a serious regression…
Worldwide celebrations on the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Al-Sadiq (peace be upon them)
October 19, 2022
Worldwide celebrations on the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Al-Sadiq (peace be upon them)
Several centers and Husseiniyahs affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in various countries around the world celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) and his grandson Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (peace be…