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Quran competition at Ramadan Tent in Moscow
June 2, 2019
Quran competition at Ramadan Tent in Moscow
The XIV Moscow International Qur’an Reciting Competition took place at Ramadan Tent, an event traditionally held near Moscow Memorial Mosque in the last days of the holy month of Ramadan. The XIV Moscow International Qur’an Reciting Competition took…
U.N. day to remember victims of violence against religion
June 2, 2019
U.N. day to remember victims of violence against religion
The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating Aug. 22 as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating Aug. 22…
Joint letter to the King of Bahrain on the death penalty
June 2, 2019
Joint letter to the King of Bahrain on the death penalty
Thirteen international human rights organization have signed a joint letter to the King of Bahrain regarding the death sentence of Ali al-Arab and Ahmed al-Malali. Thirteen international human rights organization have signed a joint letter to the King…
Three blasts hit Kabul, killing one and injuring 17
June 2, 2019
Three blasts hit Kabul, killing one and injuring 17
One person was killed and 17 others wounded Sunday in three successive blasts in Kabul, Afghan officials said, capping a murderous week of mayhem across the city. One person was killed and 17 others wounded Sunday in three…
Choosing an Eco-Friendly Iftar: British Mosques ban plastic during Ramadan
June 1, 2019
Choosing an Eco-Friendly Iftar: British Mosques ban plastic during Ramadan
Mosques across Britain are banning the use of plastics during the holy month of Ramadan to promote a more environmentally friendly month of fasting, Metro reported. Mosques across Britain are banning the use of plastics during the holy…
18 killed as Taliban strike near historic Afghan minaret
June 1, 2019
18 killed as Taliban strike near historic Afghan minaret
Taliban fighters have stormed several security posts providing protection to Afghanistan’s historic minaret of Jam, cutting access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and killing 18 security forces, officials said Wednesday. Taliban fighters have stormed several security posts…
Terror bid in Quetta foiled, suicide bomber killed
June 1, 2019
Terror bid in Quetta foiled, suicide bomber killed
Police on late Thursday night foiled a terror bid in Quetta as a suicide bomber, who tried to attack an Imambargah, was shot dead. Police on late Thursday night foiled a terror bid in Quetta as a suicide…
Christians break fast with Muslims at inter-faith event in Singapore
May 30, 2019
Christians break fast with Muslims at inter-faith event in Singapore
Members of a Christian community broke fast with Muslims as part of an initiative to strengthen inter-religious harmony in Singapore. Members of a Christian community broke fast with Muslims as part of an initiative to strengthen inter-religious harmony…
Taliban kill 23 in two attacks on Afghan forces
May 30, 2019
Taliban kill 23 in two attacks on Afghan forces
Afghan officials said that two Taliban attacks targeted Afghan security checkpoints in the country’s west and east, killing at least 23 members of the security forces. Afghan officials said that two Taliban attacks targeted Afghan security checkpoints in…
Intensive Saudi bombardment targets residential areas in Saada
May 30, 2019
Intensive Saudi bombardment targets residential areas in Saada
Residential areas in the Yemeni province of Saada were hit by rocket and artillery fire by the Saudi coalition forces. Residential areas in the Yemeni province of Saada were hit by rocket and artillery fire by the Saudi…