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Austria protesters denounce plans to ban full-face Muslim veils
February 6, 2017
Austria protesters denounce plans to ban full-face Muslim veils
Defending what they say is a woman’s right to choose, some 3,000 people have marched through Austria’s capital, Vienna, to protest at government plans to ban full-face Muslim veils in public spaces. Defending what they say is a…
UNAMA: 3,498 Afghan civilians killed, 7,920 wounded in 2016
February 6, 2017
UNAMA: 3,498 Afghan civilians killed, 7,920 wounded in 2016
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released its annual report regarding civilian casualties incurred during the year 2016. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released its annual report regarding civilian casualties incurred during the…
More than 150 UK mosques hold open day for non-Muslims
February 6, 2017
More than 150 UK mosques hold open day for non-Muslims
More than 150 mosques around the UK will open their doors to non-Muslim visitors this weekend to offer people a better understanding of Islam and the chance to ask questions about the faith. More than 150 mosques around…
Toronto protesters rally against Islamophobia
February 6, 2017
Toronto protesters rally against Islamophobia
Thousands of protesters marched against Islamophobia and United States President Donald Trump in downtown Toronto on Saturday the second major demonstration this week. Thousands of protesters marched against Islamophobia and United States President Donald Trump in downtown Toronto on…
Al-Khoei Foundation organizes Shia Educational Conference
February 6, 2017
Al-Khoei Foundation organizes Shia Educational Conference
On February 2, Al-Khoei Foundation conducted a Shia Educational Conference for RE teachers from all around the UK. On February 2, Al-Khoei Foundation conducted a Shia Educational Conference for RE teachers from all around the UK. The conference…
UN condemns ‘devastating’ Rohingya abuse in Myanmar
February 5, 2017
UN condemns ‘devastating’ Rohingya abuse in Myanmar
The UN has accused security forces in Myanmar of committing serious human rights abuses, including gang-rape, savage beatings and child killing. The UN has accused security forces in Myanmar of committing serious human rights abuses, including gang-rape, savage…
Shia Islamic centers hold meeting in New Jersey
February 2, 2017
Shia Islamic centers hold meeting in New Jersey
A mutual meeting under the sponsorship of ‘Shia Souls March’ was held yesterday between the ShiaIslamic Centers in New Jersey, USA. A mutual meeting under the sponsorship of ‘Shia Souls March’ was held yesterday between the Shia Islamic…
Nigeria: Suicide attack kills two at apartment mosque
February 2, 2017
Nigeria: Suicide attack kills two at apartment mosque
A Takfiri suicide bomber killed himself and at least one other person early Tuesday at a mosque in an apartment building for government workers in northeast Nigerian. A Takfiri suicide bomber killed himself and at least one other…
UN casualties figures for Iraq for the month of January 2017
February 2, 2017
UN casualties figures for Iraq for the month of January 2017
A total of 403 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 924 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq in January 2017, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).…
Ayatollah Shirazi representative visits Islamic centers in France
February 2, 2017
Ayatollah Shirazi representative visits Islamic centers in France
Sheikh Mahdi Ma’ash, a representative of Ayatollah Shirazi, has traveled to France to visit the Islamic centers in the European country. Sheikh Mahdi Ma’ash, a representative of Ayatollah Shirazi, has traveled to France to visit the Islamic centers in…