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The Philippines: House approves bill declaring National Hijab Day
January 28, 2021
The Philippines: House approves bill declaring National Hijab Day
The House of Representatives of the Philippines on January 26, 2021, voted unanimously to approve a bill declaring February 1 of every year as National Hijab Day.A total of 203 members of the House voted in favor of House Bill…
Mourning ceremonies on demise anniversary of Lady Umm al-Baneen in Sweden
January 28, 2021
Mourning ceremonies on demise anniversary of Lady Umm al-Baneen in Sweden
The Abbas Youth Committee in the Husseiniyah of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, held a mourning ceremony on the demise anniversary of Lady Umm al-Baneen, peace be upon her, in the presence of…
Shia man dies after Nigerian forces attack peaceful protests to demand release of Sheikh Zakzaky
January 27, 2021
Shia man dies after Nigerian forces attack peaceful protests to demand release of Sheikh Zakzaky
A young Shia died of his wounds in the capital, Abuja, after the Nigerian police attacked peaceful marches to demand the release of the Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky.The young Shia succumbed to his wounds, after he was shot by…
Shias worldwide commemorate demise anniversary of Lady Umm al-Baneen
January 27, 2021
Shias worldwide commemorate demise anniversary of Lady Umm al-Baneen
Shias around the world are commemorating the demise anniversary of Lady Umm al-Baneen, peace be upon her.Mourning ceremonies are being held in Husseiniyahs, Islamic centers and houses of Ahlulbayt followers, peace be upon them, where the blessed biography of the…
Britain concerned about the cremation of Corona victims in Sri Lanka
January 26, 2021
Britain concerned about the cremation of Corona victims in Sri Lanka
The British Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Sarah Holton, said that her country has expressed its concerns about the cremation of Muslim corona victims in Sri Lanka.“Britain has raised its human rights concerns with the Sri Lankan government, including the cremation…
Marine Le Pen begins her candidacy for the presidency of France with a campaign against Islam
January 26, 2021
Marine Le Pen begins her candidacy for the presidency of France with a campaign against Islam
Leader of the far-right in France Marine Le Pen said she would present her party’s National Front vision to fight what it claimed was “political Islam”.During her first electoral rally, after announcing her candidacy for the 2022 presidency, Le Pen…
Egyptian judiciary includes 50 leaders of the “Muslim Brotherhood” on the list of terrorism
January 26, 2021
Egyptian judiciary includes 50 leaders of the “Muslim Brotherhood” on the list of terrorism
On Monday, the Egyptian judicial authorities decided to include 50 leaders of the “Muslim Brotherhood” group, banned in the country, on the list of terrorism.Egyptian media reported that the Southern Tenth Circuit of the Cairo Criminal Court headed by Counselor,…
Indonesia prepares to confront “Chinese oppression” and demands the leadership of “moderate” Islam
January 26, 2021
Indonesia prepares to confront “Chinese oppression” and demands the leadership of “moderate” Islam
English-speaking Indonesian media said that the recent cabinet reshuffle of Indonesian President Joko Widodo indicates that Indonesia may adopt a more critical stance towards China, which has a poor record of targeting Muslims, especially the Uighurs.The media indicated in press…
Parliamentary committee adopts bill targeting Muslims in France
January 25, 2021
Parliamentary committee adopts bill targeting Muslims in France
A parliamentary committee in the French National Assembly has approved the controversial bill “Principles for Promoting Respect for the Values of the Republic”, which was first known as “combating separatist Islam.”French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced, in a tweet through…
Argentina: Muslims provided with 7,000 religious books and Quran copies
January 25, 2021
Argentina: Muslims provided with 7,000 religious books and Quran copies
The Presidency of Turkish Religious Affairs provided 7,000 religious books, including copies of the Holy Quran translated into Spanish, to Muslims in Argentina in an effort to support them in learning Islam from authentic sources.A book handover ceremony was held…