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Halal food market surging in Canada

Halal food market surging in Canada

A growing Muslim community in Canada has led to swelling sales of halal food, which has some grocers, manufacturers and eateries seeking ways to profit from the boom.   A growing Muslim community in Canada has led to swelling sales…
Investigation into conduct of judge who ordered woman to remove hijab suspended

Investigation into conduct of judge who ordered woman to remove hijab suspended

More than two years after dozens of complaints were filed against a Quebec court judge who refused to hear the case of a woman unless she removed her hijab in the courtroom, an investigation into the judge’s conduct has been…
History textbook with no mention of Islam causes controversy in Florida

History textbook with no mention of Islam causes controversy in Florida

A new world history textbook for middle school students is facing criticism for not discussing Islam.   A new world history textbook for middle school students is facing criticism for not discussing Islam. The school board in Seminole County approved…
House panel approves ‘National Hijab Day’

House panel approves ‘National Hijab Day’

The House of Representatives’ Muslim committee in the Philippines approved on Thursday House Bill 968 which seeks to declare February 1 “National Hijab Day.”     The House of Representatives’ Muslim committee in the Philippines approved on Thursday House Bill…
North Texas mosques running free health clinics for uninsured

North Texas mosques running free health clinics for uninsured

Doctors practice more than just their faith in several mosques across North Texas – they are also practicing medicine, free of charge.   Doctors practice more than just their faith in several mosques across North Texas – they are also…
Police attack pro-Zakzaky rally in Nigeria

Police attack pro-Zakzaky rally in Nigeria

Nigeria’s security forces attacked a protest rally held in Abuja in solidarity with the country’s top Shia Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky.   Nigeria’s security forces attacked a protest rally held in Abuja in solidarity with the country’s top Shia…
Graduation ceremony of seminary students in Tanzania

Graduation ceremony of seminary students in Tanzania

On the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, seminary students in Tanzania celebrated their graduation at Ahlulbait Islamic Center in Arusha City.   On the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, seminary students in…
Wearing Hijab viewed as an informed choice in Kyrgyzstan

Wearing Hijab viewed as an informed choice in Kyrgyzstan

Wearing Islamic Hijab is becoming popular among women in formal Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan.   Wearing Islamic Hijab is becoming popular among women in formal Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan. According to a report, the Hijab, with all its beauties, has…
Thousands take part in anti-Saudi protests in Yemen’s Sana’a

Thousands take part in anti-Saudi protests in Yemen’s Sana’a

Yemenis have taken part in a mass rally in protest at Saudi Arabia’s ongoing airstrikes against the impoverished country.   Yemenis have taken part in a mass rally in protest at Saudi Arabia’s ongoing airstrikes against the impoverished country. Thousands…
SRW calls for releasing Sheikh Zakzaky

SRW calls for releasing Sheikh Zakzaky

Shia Rights Watch International Organization is calling for the release of Sheikh Zakzaky,who has been detained for no crime committed more than two years ago.   Shia Rights Watch International Organization is calling for the release of Sheikh Zakzaky,who has…
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