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Amsterdam City Council pushes for end of nationwide burqa ban
September 29, 2022
Amsterdam City Council pushes for end of nationwide burqa ban
Local leaders in Amsterdam have taken an important step to encourage to abandon the burqa (face-covering clothing) ban in the Netherlands, which came into force in 2019. On Sept. 14, the city council in the Netherlands’ capital and largest city…
For the first time ever, the banner of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) in front of the Supreme Pontiff
September 29, 2022
For the first time ever, the banner of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) in front of the Supreme Pontiff
A delegation from the International Media Center in the Media Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine visited Pope Francis at his residence in the Vatican. The visiting delegation presented the banner of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, as an…
Muslim Council of Elders calls for code of conduct to spread values of coexistence and fraternity
September 28, 2022
Muslim Council of Elders calls for code of conduct to spread values of coexistence and fraternity
The Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, Counselor Muhammad Abd al-Salam, called for the formulation of a global media code of conduct to spread the values of coexistence and human fraternity; similar to the blog launched by the Council…
Burkina Faso: Terrorist attack leaves 12 soldiers killed, 50 civilians missing
September 28, 2022
Burkina Faso: Terrorist attack leaves 12 soldiers killed, 50 civilians missing
The Burkina Faso government announced on Tuesday, September 27th, that the bodies of 11 soldiers had been found and about 50 civilians were missing, after militants attacked a convoy of 150 vehicles transporting supplies to a northern town on Monday.…
Italy’s Muslim communities confident new government will protect religious freedom
September 28, 2022
Italy’s Muslim communities confident new government will protect religious freedom
Muslims in Italy say they do not expect a negative attitude towards the 3 million-plus Muslims living in the country by the new right-wing government that has been formed this week after the general election on Sunday 25th September 2022. The…
International Nonviolence Organization releases statement on the International Day of Non-violence
September 28, 2022
International Nonviolence Organization releases statement on the International Day of Non-violence
The international system, represented by the United Nations, and accompanied by dozens of human rights organizations around the world, launches the activities of the International Day of Non-Violence on the second of October, amid exacerbated feelings of concern due to…
The best and worst Arab cities to live in from an economic point of view
September 28, 2022
The best and worst Arab cities to live in from an economic point of view
The Economist magazine ranked Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, as the best Arab city in Africa and the Middle East to live in for its efforts in dealing with the Corona virus and its good standard…
Persecution of Uyghur Muslims continues, US calls for discussion on human rights in China
September 28, 2022
Persecution of Uyghur Muslims continues, US calls for discussion on human rights in China
The United States has called for a debate at the United Nations Human Rights Council on the situation in China’s Xinjiang region and violations against Uyghur Muslims, as it accuses Beijing of committing crimes against humanity. The US Mission to…
Youssef Qaradhawi, known as spiritual leader of Muslim Brotherhood, dies in Qatar
September 28, 2022
Youssef Qaradhawi, known as spiritual leader of Muslim Brotherhood, dies in Qatar
On Monday, Youssef Qaradhawi, a well-known figure and one of the radical Sunni leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood, died. The official page of Youssef Qaradhawi announced the death of the founder and former head of the International Union of Muslim…
Imam Shirazi World Foundation concerned over current unrest in Iran
September 28, 2022
Imam Shirazi World Foundation concerned over current unrest in Iran
The Washington-based Imam Shirazi World Foundation expresses its deep concern over the current unrest in Iran, warning that the situation may slip into unrestrained violence between the authorities and the protesters. The Foundation has seen human rights testimonies indicating great…