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Shia Rights Watch calls for designating global day for Shia victims of terrorism
August 20, 2024
Shia Rights Watch calls for designating global day for Shia victims of terrorism
On August 21st each year, the international community observes the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, aimed at showing solidarity with those who have suffered from violence and extremism. This day serves as a reminder…
On World Humanitarian Day, Freemuslim calls for urgent international action to stop wars
August 20, 2024
On World Humanitarian Day, Freemuslim calls for urgent international action to stop wars
On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, the Freemuslim Association called on the international community to take effective steps to contain the escalating crises that the world has been witnessing since the end of World War II. In a statement…
Shias of Thailand urge their government to coordinate with Iraq for easier access to Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 20, 2024
Shias of Thailand urge their government to coordinate with Iraq for easier access to Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
A large group of the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them in Thailand expressed their eagerness to join millions of believers in commemorating the Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the holy city of…
Japan Embraces Muslim Visitors with Prayer Rooms
August 18, 2024
Japan Embraces Muslim Visitors with Prayer Rooms
In a move to cater to the growing number of Muslim tourists, department stores and shopping malls across Japan are increasingly establishing prayer rooms. This initiative comes as a response to the rising influx of visitors from Islamic countries, driven…
Uyghur Prison Sentences Total 4.4 Million Years, Yale Report Reveals
August 17, 2024
Uyghur Prison Sentences Total 4.4 Million Years, Yale Report Reveals
A recent analysis from Yale University highlights the staggering impact of the Chinese Communist Party’s campaign against Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities in Xinjiang, estimating a cumulative 4.4 million years of prison sentences, nationalreview.com published yesterday. The report from Yale’s…
Muslim Cemetery to Open in Sicily for Migrants
August 17, 2024
Muslim Cemetery to Open in Sicily for Migrants
A new cemetery for Muslims is set to open in Palma di Montechiaro, Sicily, primarily serving as a burial site for Muslim migrants who die while attempting to reach Italy by sea, Info Migrants reported yesterday. The agreement to establish…
Marcos Expands Shariah Jurisdiction in Philippines
August 17, 2024
Marcos Expands Shariah Jurisdiction in Philippines
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law expanding Shariah jurisdiction, creating new Islamic courts in the predominantly Catholic nation, Arab News reported yesterday. The law introduces three additional Shariah judicial districts and 12 new circuit courts, increasing the…
Halal Tourism Initiatives Shine at Global Trade Shows
August 16, 2024
Halal Tourism Initiatives Shine at Global Trade Shows
Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, and China are making significant strides in promoting halal tourism at major global travel trade shows, as reported by travelandtourworld.com yesterday. As the Muslim travel market expands, these nations are showcasing their unique offerings to cater to…
Global Water Crisis: 4.4 Billion Lack Safe Drinking Water
August 16, 2024
Global Water Crisis: 4.4 Billion Lack Safe Drinking Water
A recent study published in the journal Science reveals that approximately 4.4 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Conducted by researchers, including Esther Greenwood from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and…
Malaysia Strengthening Ties in the Halal Industry
August 15, 2024
Malaysia Strengthening Ties in the Halal Industry
Malaysia and Tatarstan are enhancing their collaboration in the halal industry, following a recent official visit by Tatarstan’s leader to Malaysia, Bahrain News Agency reported yesterday. Discussions during the visit focused on strategic partnerships and exploring new opportunities within the…