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Muslim community leaders meet with Montreal mayor in support of Muslim community after Quebec attack

Muslim community leaders meet with Montreal mayor in support of Muslim community after Quebec attack

Muslim community leaders, including al-KhoeiFoundation’s president, attended a meeting with Montreal mayor Denis Borderer and other religious leaders in support of the Muslim community after the Quebec City mosque terrorist attack.   Muslim community leaders, including al-KhoeiFoundation’s president, attended a…
Austria agrees full-face veil ban in public places

Austria agrees full-face veil ban in public places

Austria’s governing coalition has agreed to ban full-face veils in courts, schools and other “public places” as part of a reform programme aimed at countering the rise of the far-right in the country.   Austria’s governing coalition has agreed to…
University of Chicago to hold symposium on Shiism and Governance

University of Chicago to hold symposium on Shiism and Governance

The University of Chicago’s Shia Studies Group plans to organize a symposium on the theme of Shiism and governance.   The University of Chicago’s Shia Studies Group plans to organize a symposium on the theme of Shiism and governance. Papers…
Six people killed after gunmen open fire in Quebec mosque

Six people killed after gunmen open fire in Quebec mosque

 Six people were killed and more injured after gunmen opened fire in a Québec City mosque during evening prayers in what the Canadian prime minister called a “terrorist attack on Muslims”.     Six people were killed and more injured…
U.N. experts warn Saudi-led coalition allies over war crimes in Yemen

U.N. experts warn Saudi-led coalition allies over war crimes in Yemen

A Saudi Arabia-led military coalition has carried out attacks in Yemen that “may amount to war crimes,” U.N. sanctions monitors reported to the world body’s Security Council, warning coalition allies including the United States, Britain and France that they are…
Japanese clothing giant to introduce hijab line to Canada

Japanese clothing giant to introduce hijab line to Canada

Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is planning to release a line of modest wear in Canada next month.     Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is planning to release a line of modest wear in Canada next month. Different forms of wear…
Muslims stage rally outside Swedish Parliament against Bahrain executions

Muslims stage rally outside Swedish Parliament against Bahrain executions

A number of Muslims in Sweden gathered outside the parliament in the capital Stockholm on Saturday to voice outrage at the Bahraini regime’s recent execution of young activists.   A number of Muslims in Sweden gathered outside the parliament in…
Trump supporter abuses, kicks Muslim woman at JFK airport

Trump supporter abuses, kicks Muslim woman at JFK airport

A supporter of US President Donald Trump from Massachusetts has attacked a Muslim woman at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, kicking and shouting obscenities at her.     A supporter of US President Donald Trump from Massachusetts has…
Yemen could face famine this year, UN warns

Yemen could face famine this year, UN warns

Yemen is sliding deeper into humanitarian crisis and could face famine this year, the United Nations aid chief has warned.     Yemen is sliding deeper into humanitarian crisis and could face famine this year, the United Nations aid chief…
SRW warns of growing terrorism consequences in Pakistan

SRW warns of growing terrorism consequences in Pakistan

Shia Rights Watch International Organization warns of the consequences of growing terrorism in Pakistan, and urges the government to review the security procedures in the country.     Shia Rights Watch International Organization warns of the consequences of growing terrorism…
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