World
Muslims contribute to keep Britain’s streets, parks clean
March 7, 2017
Muslims contribute to keep Britain’s streets, parks clean
Young Muslims from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire joined members of the local community in a cleaning campaign across Britain’s streets and parks. Young Muslims from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire joined members of the local community in a cleaning campaign across Britain’s streets and…
German school bans Muslim students from ‘provocative’ praying, sparks heated debate
March 5, 2017
German school bans Muslim students from ‘provocative’ praying, sparks heated debate
A German school has asked its teachers to report Muslim students who are found praying, with authorities branding the practice “provocative.” The move sparked debate on social media – some users say the country lies about religious freedom. A…
Exhibition marks martyrdom of Prophet’s daughter in Lucknow, India
March 2, 2017
Exhibition marks martyrdom of Prophet’s daughter in Lucknow, India
An exhibition is held as part of a three-day commemoration of the martyrdom of Fatima, peace be upon her. An exhibition is held as part of a three-day commemoration of the martyrdom of Fatima, peace be upon her. Such…
HRW in Joint NGO Letter: Member states should call for improvements in human rights situation in Bahrain
February 27, 2017
HRW in Joint NGO Letter: Member states should call for improvements in human rights situation in Bahrain
In a joint letter, a number of human rights groups urged the permanent representatives of member and observer states of the UN Human Rights Council to support a joint statement expressing concern over and calling for improvements in the human…
Syrian MP calls for UN attention to besieged Shia towns of Al-Fu’ah, Kefriya
February 27, 2017
Syrian MP calls for UN attention to besieged Shia towns of Al-Fu’ah, Kefriya
Representative of the Shia towns of Al-Fu’ah and Kefriya in the Syrian People Assembly on Sunday urged the UN and international human rights institutions to pay due attention to the desperate situation of the besieged people of these two regions.…
Imam Shirazi Center hosts Sheikh Sibeweih and other representatives in Cuba
February 27, 2017
Imam Shirazi Center hosts Sheikh Sibeweih and other representatives in Cuba
Sheikh Sibeweih and Sheikh Abbasi, two representatives of Ayatollah Shirazi, visited Imam Shirazi Islamic Center in Havana, Cuba. Sheikh Sibeweih and Sheikh Abbasi, two representatives of Ayatollah Shirazi, visited Imam Shirazi Islamic Center in Havana, Cuba. In the…
Non-Muslim Canadian women wear headscarf for solidarity
February 26, 2017
Non-Muslim Canadian women wear headscarf for solidarity
A group of Canadian women, who promised to wear the Islamic headscarf for a month following World Hijab Day to show solidarity with Muslim women, say it has been a positive experience, amid growing Islamophobia and racist sentiment in North…
Fire at Florida mosque being investigated as arson
February 26, 2017
Fire at Florida mosque being investigated as arson
Officials believe an early morning fire at a mosque in Florida was intentionally set, and the incident is being investigated as a hate crime. Officials believe an early morning fire at a mosque in Florida was intentionally set, and…
UN: Tackling hunger crises in different countries including Nigeria and Yemen require $4.4 billion
February 23, 2017
UN: Tackling hunger crises in different countries including Nigeria and Yemen require $4.4 billion
Sounding the alarm on behalf of more than 20 million people in different countries including Yemen, and north-east Nigeria facing devastating levels of food insecurity, Secretary-General António Guterres joined other top United Nations officials today calling for “strong and urgent”…
Human Rights Watch: Bahrain proposed military trials of civilians
February 23, 2017
Human Rights Watch: Bahrain proposed military trials of civilians
Bahrain’s Council of Representatives on February 21, 2017, approved an amendment to Bahrain’s Constitution that would enable military courts to try civilians, in violation of international fair trial standards, Human Rights Watch said today. Bahrain’s Council of Representatives…