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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…
Wearing Hijab viewed as an informed choice in Kyrgyzstan
April 19, 2017
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
April 18, 2017
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
April 17, 2017
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…
Muslim Student Association organizes weeklong cultural event at Rutgers
April 15, 2017
Muslim Student Association organizes weeklong cultural event at Rutgers
Every spring at Rutgers University in New Jersey, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosts Islam Awareness week to engage with the larger Rutgers community and educate people about the Islamic religion and culture. Every spring at Rutgers University in…
Myanmar begins shuttering three Rohingya camps
April 13, 2017
Myanmar begins shuttering three Rohingya camps
Myanmar has started shutting down three displacement camps in strife-torn Rakhine state, a senior official said Tuesday, although it was not immediately clear where the inhabitants would go. Myanmar has started shutting down three displacement camps in strife-torn Rakhine…