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Nearly $1.1 billion pledged for beleaguered Yemen at UN-led humanitarian conference
April 27, 2017
Nearly $1.1 billion pledged for beleaguered Yemen at UN-led humanitarian conference
With nearly two-thirds of war-torn Yemen – about 19 million people – in need of emergency support, the international community today raised $1.1 billion at a pledging event in Geneva to aid what the United Nations chief calls “the world’s…
China bans religious names for Muslim babies in Xinjiang
April 27, 2017
China bans religious names for Muslim babies in Xinjiang
List of banned baby names released amid ongoing crackdown on religion that includes law against veils and beards. List of banned baby names released amid ongoing crackdown on religion that includes law against veils and beards. Many couples fret…
Eight killed as bombers target northeast Nigeria
April 27, 2017
Eight killed as bombers target northeast Nigeria
Two separate attacks in Nigeria believed to have been carried out by the militants of the Boko Haram terrorist group have killed a total of eight people in the northeast of the country. Two separate attacks in Nigeria…
Halal food market surging in Canada
April 25, 2017
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
April 24, 2017
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
April 22, 2017
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’
April 22, 2017
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
April 20, 2017
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
April 20, 2017
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
April 20, 2017
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…