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Millions march in Nanded for Muslim Reservations
November 30, 2016
Millions march in Nanded for Muslim Reservations
The umbrella organization of many political, social and religious organisations, “Muslim Aarakshan Sangharsh Kruti Samiti” organized a massive march for Muslim reservation and other social issues of Marathas, Dalits and Farmers communities. The umbrella organization of many political,…
United Nations: Boko Haram blocks aid to refugees in Cameroon
November 30, 2016
United Nations: Boko Haram blocks aid to refugees in Cameroon
The United Nations warned that the threat from Boko Haram jihadists was complicating efforts to help tens of thousands of Nigerian refugees living in dire conditions in northern Cameroon. The United Nations warned that the threat from Boko…
Attackers paint swastikas inside Stockholm mosque
November 30, 2016
Attackers paint swastikas inside Stockholm mosque
Unidentified attackers burst into a Stockholm mosque, just after morning prayers, spray-painting swastikas and hate speech on the walls and throwing firecrackers, police said. Unidentified attackers burst into a Stockholm mosque, just after morning prayers, spray-painting swastikas and hate…
King of Morocco names himself the ‘commander of the faithful’
November 30, 2016
King of Morocco names himself the ‘commander of the faithful’
Muhammad VI, king of Morocco, claimed that he is the ‘commander of the faithful’ in a press conference in Madagascar. Muhammad VI, king of Morocco, claimed that he is the ‘commander of the faithful’ in a press conference…
Million-strong gathering in Nigeria on Arbaeen
November 28, 2016
Million-strong gathering in Nigeria on Arbaeen
A brother of Nigeria’s top Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky said more than ten million Shia Muslims come together to attend a ceremony in Zaria, northern state of Kaduna, every year to mark Arbaeen. A brother of Nigeria’s top…
Moroccan Shia convert visits Imam Ali Holy Shrine; confirms Arbaeen pilgrimage brings Muslims’ hearts together
November 28, 2016
Moroccan Shia convert visits Imam Ali Holy Shrine; confirms Arbaeen pilgrimage brings Muslims’ hearts together
Coinciding with Arbaeen Pilgrimage, Moroccan convert Fatima Mubarak has visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali for the first time. Coinciding with Arbaeen Pilgrimage, Moroccan convert Fatima Mubarak has visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali for the first…
UN Official: Burma is pursuing ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ of Rohingya Muslims
November 26, 2016
UN Official: Burma is pursuing ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ of Rohingya Muslims
Thousands of stateless Rohingya Muslims are trying to reach Bangladesh amid reports of abuse by the Burmese army. Thousands of stateless Rohingya Muslims are trying to reach Bangladesh amid reports of abuse by the Burmese army. Burmese…
Rohingya Muslims continue to flee to Bangladesh as violence spreads in Myanmar
November 24, 2016
Rohingya Muslims continue to flee to Bangladesh as violence spreads in Myanmar
More Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar poured into neighbouring Bangladesh this week, with some feared dead after a boat sank in a river during a bid to flee escalating violence that has killed at least 86 and displaced about 30,000 people. …
Muslim charity collects more than 1,000 coats and winter clothes for homeless
November 24, 2016
Muslim charity collects more than 1,000 coats and winter clothes for homeless
Hundreds of items donated in a bid to provide warmth for the homeless on the streets of Manchester over the winter months. Hundreds of items donated in a bid to provide warmth for the homeless on the streets…
Canadian Muslims hold workshop on countering Islamophobia
November 24, 2016
Canadian Muslims hold workshop on countering Islamophobia
A group of Muslim youth in Canada spent their Saturday at a workshop learning about Islamophobia and using media to counter it. A group of Muslim youth in Canada spent their Saturday at a workshop learning about Islamophobia…