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Tackle French ‘abuse’ of Muslims, civil society groups tell UN
January 24, 2021
Tackle French ‘abuse’ of Muslims, civil society groups tell UN
A group of lawyers, NGOs and religious bodies from 13 countries have submitted formal complaints to the United Nations Human Rights Council (OHCHR), calling for action against France’s “breadth of state abuse against Muslims” stretching back more than two decades.The…
Free Muslim: China targets Muslim minorities through smart applications
January 23, 2021
Free Muslim: China targets Muslim minorities through smart applications
The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, confirmed that China is racially targeting Muslim minorities through smart applications.In a statement, the organization stated that it had recently seen testimonies and statements confirming a dangerous racist trend committed by the Chinese authorities…
Australia: Funeral held for the martyrs of the Baghdad suicide blasts
January 23, 2021
Australia: Funeral held for the martyrs of the Baghdad suicide blasts
The mosque and Husseiniyah of Al Yasin, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the Australian city of Sydney, held a funeral ceremony for the martyrs of the Baghdad suicide blasts.The twin explosions left 32 martyrs and more than a…
Al-Abbas Islamic Center in Britain turns into a center for Covid vaccination
January 23, 2021
Al-Abbas Islamic Center in Britain turns into a center for Covid vaccination
The Al-Abbas Islamic Center in Birmingham has turned into a temporary vaccination center, to be one of 65 sites across Britain where people can receive the vaccine against the Coronavirus.The carpet was covered with vinyl flooring to protect it and…
The United Nations condemns the Baghdad suicide blasts and calls for a full accountability
January 23, 2021
The United Nations condemns the Baghdad suicide blasts and calls for a full accountability
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, called on the Iraqi government to hold accountable those responsible for the twin blasts that took place in Baghdad on Thursday.“I am deeply shocked and outraged…
More than 50 mosques restored and built in Astrakhan
January 21, 2021
More than 50 mosques restored and built in Astrakhan
Over recent years, more than 50 mosques have been restored and built in the Astrakhan region. The head of the region, Igor Babushkin, recalled this during a meeting with the chairman of the Central Spiritual Administration of Muslims, Supreme Mufti…
Bengal to get Muslim-Dalit-Adivasi party
January 21, 2021
Bengal to get Muslim-Dalit-Adivasi party
Abbas Siddiqui, a cleric from Furfura Sharif, is set to announce his new party of Muslims, Dalits and Adivasis on January 21, giving a new dimension to identity politics in West Bengal. “I am going to launch the new outfit…
‘Fatima; Perfect Human’ Title of Webinar, Essay Competition in Germany
January 21, 2021
‘Fatima; Perfect Human’ Title of Webinar, Essay Competition in Germany
The European Assembly of Women Followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, will organize a webinar and essay writing competition titled “Fatima; Perfect Human” in Germany.According to the Islamic Center Hamburg, the webinar will be held on February 6 and…
Ahlulbayt Center in Madagascar continues to establish Fatimid mourning ceremonies
January 21, 2021
Ahlulbayt Center in Madagascar continues to establish Fatimid mourning ceremonies
The Ahlulbayt Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, continues to hold Fatimid mourning ceremonies.The ceremonies commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her, in the presence and participation of…
Head of the UN mission on Hodeidah urges de-escalation
January 20, 2021
Head of the UN mission on Hodeidah urges de-escalation
The United Nations has expressed its concern about the continuing clashes in al-Hodeidah province, in light of 131 new violations.A Yemeni military source reported that the Saudi coalition forces had monitored 131 violations on the Hodeidah fronts during the past…