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Austrian face veil ban comes into force under new ‘integration’ policy
October 5, 2017
Austrian face veil ban comes into force under new ‘integration’ policy
A law banning the face veil has come into force in Austria under a new “integration” policy. A law banning the face veil has come into force in Austria under a new “integration” policy. The law, which will make…
Cape Town to host Int’l Halal Products Exhibition
October 5, 2017
Cape Town to host Int’l Halal Products Exhibition
As the first of its kind in South Africa, the Wesgro International Trade Unit will this month host an international halal product exhibition in Cape Town. As the first of its kind in South Africa, the Wesgro International Trade…
Myanmar atrocities against Rohingya may be crimes against humanity: UN rights committees
October 5, 2017
Myanmar atrocities against Rohingya may be crimes against humanity: UN rights committees
The United Nations committees for women’s and children’s rights say atrocities against Rohingya Muslims “at the behest of the military” in Myanmar may constitute crimes against humanity. The United Nations committees for women’s and children’s rights say atrocities against…
A Hindu cleric shares Shia Muslims’ sorrows with the Ashura tragedy in India
October 4, 2017
A Hindu cleric shares Shia Muslims’ sorrows with the Ashura tragedy in India
A Hindu cleric, Swami Sarang, shared grief and sorrow with then Shia Muslims in Lucknow, India over the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. A Hindu cleric, Swami Sarang, shared grief and sorrow with then Shia…
Muslim boy of 14 stabbed outside mosque in Birmingham
October 4, 2017
Muslim boy of 14 stabbed outside mosque in Birmingham
A teenage Muslim boy has been stabbed several times outside a mosque in Birmingham, UK, leaving the 14-year-old victim in critical condition. A teenage Muslim boy has been stabbed several times outside a mosque in Birmingham, UK, leaving the…
Islamic Society in Netherlands registers Arbaeen pilgrims
October 4, 2017
Islamic Society in Netherlands registers Arbaeen pilgrims
The Arbaeen Husseini in Europe Society, based in the Netherlands, every year sends those willing to take part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Iraq. The Arbaeen Husseini in Europe Society, based in the Netherlands, every year sends those willing…
Nigerian Shias hold Ashura in 60 cities, demand Ayatollah Zakzaky’s release
October 4, 2017
Nigerian Shias hold Ashura in 60 cities, demand Ayatollah Zakzaky’s release
The annual Ashura mourning processions held on Sunday in more than 60 towns and cities across Nigeria by the Shia community under the leadership of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky ended peacefully. The annual Ashura mourning processions held on Sunday in…
Nigerian police disrupt Muharram ceremonies, arrest mourners in Sokoto
October 3, 2017
Nigerian police disrupt Muharram ceremonies, arrest mourners in Sokoto
Nigerian police have disrupted Muharram ceremonies in the northern city of Sokoto, arresting at least six of the participants. Nigerian police have disrupted Muharram ceremonies in the northern city of Sokoto, arresting at least six of the participants. A…
SRW condemns arrest of scores of Shia mourners in Malaysia
October 1, 2017
SRW condemns arrest of scores of Shia mourners in Malaysia
The International Organization for Shia Rights Watch denounced in the strongest terms the arrest of Iraqi Shia students, for sectarian reasons, by Malaysian authorities and expressed their strong condemnation for this blatant violation. The International Organization for Shia Rights…
Millions of mourners commemorate Ashura
October 1, 2017
Millions of mourners commemorate Ashura
With heavy hearts, millions of Ahlulbayt followers flocked to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny. With…