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Islamophobic hate crimes on rise in Austin, Texas
October 24, 2018
Islamophobic hate crimes on rise in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas, one of the few progressive centers in the southern US state, has recently experienced a clear pattern of attacks on Muslims in the past two months. Austin, Texas, one of the few progressive centers in the southern…
Baku Mosque reopened after Restoration
October 24, 2018
Baku Mosque reopened after Restoration
A Shia mosque in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was reopened in a ceremony attended by the country’s Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva. A Shia mosque in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was reopened in…
France must halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia: Amnesty International
October 24, 2018
France must halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia: Amnesty International
Amnesty International has once again called on France to suspend its arms sales to Saudi Arabia, due to Riyadh’s war crimes in Yemen and the display of its disrespect for human rights. Amnesty International has once again called on…
France’s ban on Islamic veil violates human rights: UN Rights Panel
October 23, 2018
France’s ban on Islamic veil violates human rights: UN Rights Panel
The UN Human Rights Committee said on Tuesday that France’s ban on the niqab, the full-body Islamic veil, was a violation of human rights. The UN Human Rights Committee said on Tuesday that France’s ban on the niqab, the…
Canada ready to halt $13bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia: PM
October 23, 2018
Canada ready to halt $13bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia: PM
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to halt a $13 billion arms deal with Riyadh if it concludes the weapons have been misused. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to halt a $13…
Islamic artifacts to be sold at Christie’s London
October 22, 2018
Islamic artifacts to be sold at Christie’s London
Collectors and connoisseurs of Islamic and Indian art are in for a treat as medieval historical Islamic artifacts dating between the 9th and the 19th centuries will be on auction at Christie’s London on Thursday. Collectors and connoisseurs of…
New Islamic gallery launched at British museum
October 22, 2018
New Islamic gallery launched at British museum
A new Islamic culture gallery at the world famous British Museum opened its doors to visitors Friday. A new Islamic culture gallery at the world famous British Museum opened its doors to visitors Friday. The gallery, spread over two…
One of world’s smallest Qurans on display in Turkey
October 21, 2018
One of world’s smallest Qurans on display in Turkey
A micro-miniature exhibition kicked off on Thursday in the Kusadasi, a district in the western Aydın province of Turkey, showcasing a variety of unique artwork invisible to the naked eye. A micro-miniature exhibition kicked off on Thursday in the…
Catholic woman proud to be Arbaeen pilgrim
October 21, 2018
Catholic woman proud to be Arbaeen pilgrim
A catholic woman from Italy is proud to be part of a millions-strong crowd of people who march toward the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, for Arbaeen. A catholic woman from Italy is proud to be part of a…
India changes Muslim name of historic city from Allahabad to Prayagraj
October 18, 2018
India changes Muslim name of historic city from Allahabad to Prayagraj
Authorities in India’s most populous state have changed the Muslim name of a historic city to one with Hindu overtones, local media reported. Authorities in India’s most populous state have changed the Muslim name of a historic city to…