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Somalia: At least 20 civilians killed in Al-Shabab attack
September 4, 2022
Somalia: At least 20 civilians killed in Al-Shabab attack
At least 20 civilians in central Somalia were killed in an attack by the al-Shabaab terrorist group on a convoy carrying food supplies, officials said on last Saturday. This comes as the Horn of African nation is struggling with its…
Northern France mosque burns down in suspected arson attack
September 4, 2022
Northern France mosque burns down in suspected arson attack
A Muslim place of worship in northern France was completely burned down by a fire late Friday night. Authorities suspect an arson attack, according to local media reports. The incident took place at the Rambouillet mosque in the Yvelines department…
‘World’s Halal Kitchens’ planned in Thailand
September 4, 2022
‘World’s Halal Kitchens’ planned in Thailand
Thailand aims to turn its southern border provinces into “world Halal kitchens” by promoting the manufacturing of food along Islamic traditions. Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sreeon said on Friday that the plan is part of the government’s economic stimulation…
Believers around the world commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan Mujtaba, peace be upon him
September 4, 2022
Believers around the world commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan Mujtaba, peace be upon him
The Shias of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of the eldest grandson of the Prophet, Imam al-Hassan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, in various parts of the world. Mourning processions were held on the sorrowful…
New UNESCO figures show 244 million children not attending school
September 3, 2022
New UNESCO figures show 244 million children not attending school
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced that 244 million children are out of school in the world, a number that has been in continuous decline for more than 20 years, but it is still worrying. “No…
Shia Rights Watch issues monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
September 3, 2022
Shia Rights Watch issues monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
Shia Rights Watch released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims in August 2022. The report reviewed many of the terrorist operations carried out by terrorists against Shia Muslims, as well as the…
Gunmen kidnap Nigerian worshippers attending prayers at mosque
September 3, 2022
Gunmen kidnap Nigerian worshippers attending prayers at mosque
Gunmen kidnapped dozens of worshippers attending Friday afternoon prayers at a mosque in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Zamfara, police and witnesses said. Armed gangs are rife across Nigeria’s northwest where they rob or kidnap for ransom, and violence has been…
Long-awaited UN report on rights violations of Uighur Muslims released
September 1, 2022
Long-awaited UN report on rights violations of Uighur Muslims released
The office of UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet has published its long-awaited report on alleged rights violations in China’s western Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, brushing aside Beijing’s demands to keep a lid on a report that fanned a tug-of-war…
Tatarstan to create website dedicated to 1100th anniversary of adoption of Islam
September 1, 2022
Tatarstan to create website dedicated to 1100th anniversary of adoption of Islam
According to Realnoe Vremya online newspaper, the Tatarstan Ministry of Culture started to look for a developer of a website dedicated to the 1100th anniversary of the adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria — the jubilee is celebrated this year.…
UN marks second International Day for People of African Descent
September 1, 2022
UN marks second International Day for People of African Descent
The International Day for People of African Descent, commemorated on 31 August, is a day of celebration of the heritage and contributions of people of African descent. Moreover, it is also “a day of recognition of the enslavement and trade…