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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…
Kazakhstan’s Court sentences man to six years in jail over ISIS Propaganda
November 24, 2016
Kazakhstan’s Court sentences man to six years in jail over ISIS Propaganda
An ISIS terrorist group supporter from Kazakhstan has been sentenced for six years in jail for carrying out terrorist propaganda and planning to wage jihad in Syria, a regional court of Kazakhstan told Sputnik Wednesday. An ISIS terrorist…
Human Rights Watch:More Rohingya villages razed in Myanmar’s Rakhine
November 22, 2016
Human Rights Watch:More Rohingya villages razed in Myanmar’s Rakhine
More than 1,000 houses in Rohingya villages have been razed in northwestern Myanmar, according to analysis of satellite images from Human Rights Watch released today that fly in the face of government denials. More than 1,000 houses in…
UK Mosques targeted by 100 hate attacks since killing of Lee Rigby
November 22, 2016
UK Mosques targeted by 100 hate attacks since killing of Lee Rigby
UK mosques have been targeted by 100 hate attacks since the death of Lee Rigby, new figures show. UK mosques have been targeted by 100 hate attacks since the death of Lee Rigby, new figures show. Tell MAMA,…
Arbaeen March in Idaho and Utah
November 22, 2016
Arbaeen March in Idaho and Utah
Members of Boise’s Muslim community gathered Sunday morning for an annual march of peace, honoring the life of an historic Islamic leader. Members of Boise’s Muslim community gathered Sunday morning for an annual march of peace, honoring the life…