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Concern over mosque safety: British Muslims call for increase to govt security grant
June 3, 2019
Concern over mosque safety: British Muslims call for increase to govt security grant
Leaders from Muslim faith organizations across the UK are calling on the government to increase funding to protect the millions of Muslims in the country. Leaders from Muslim faith organizations across the UK are calling on the government…
Danish far-right members burn Quran in capital
June 3, 2019
Danish far-right members burn Quran in capital
Activists of a far-right group burned a copy of the Quran and unfurled a banner saying “Europe is ours” in the Danish capital to protest against the iftar (fast-breaking) gathering of Muslims on Saturday. Activists of a far-right…
Car explosion in Afghanistan’s Ghazni kills eight policemen
June 3, 2019
Car explosion in Afghanistan’s Ghazni kills eight policemen
At least eight policemen were killed and seven others were injured after a Taliban-hijacked military armored car laden with explosives rammed into a police building in the At least eight policemen were killed and seven others were injured after…
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…