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UN chief urges Myanmar to respect human rights
August 30, 2016
UN chief urges Myanmar to respect human rights
Myanmar’s new leadership must overcome discrimination and promote inclusive development with “full respect” for human rights, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday on the eve of a visit to the country. Myanmar’s new leadership must overcome discrimination and…
German police probe vandalism & hatred after door to mosque gets bricked up
August 30, 2016
German police probe vandalism & hatred after door to mosque gets bricked up
Unknown vandals have bricked up a door leading to a mosque in a small town in northeastern Germany, also putting up stickers bearing racist messages on the makeshift wall. Unknown vandals have bricked up a door leading to…
Muslims vow to build bigger Toowoomba mosque – despite being firebombed twice
August 30, 2016
Muslims vow to build bigger Toowoomba mosque – despite being firebombed twice
A new proposal will see the Garden City Mosque receive a $700,000 expansion and renovation after being ravaged by fire in two arson attacks. A new proposal will see the Garden City Mosque receive a $700,000 expansion and…
UN: one million Afghan children are malnourished
August 30, 2016
UN: one million Afghan children are malnourished
A million Afghan children under five suffer malnutrition, which makes them vulnerable to diseases easily curable in other countries, according to a report from the United Nations A million Afghan children under five suffer malnutrition, which makes them vulnerable…
‘Free Shaikh Zakzaky’ rally continues in Kano, Nigeria
August 30, 2016
‘Free Shaikh Zakzaky’ rally continues in Kano, Nigeria
The call for the unconditional release of the Shia leader in Nigeria, Shaikh Ibraheem Zakzaky continues with protest marches and rallies worldwide. The call for the unconditional release of the Shia leader in Nigeria, Shaikh Ibraheem Zakzaky continues…
Protests break out as Mangalore College bans female students from wearing Niqab to class
August 29, 2016
Protests break out as Mangalore College bans female students from wearing Niqab to class
The Srinivas group of colleges in Mangalore has sent a note to its female students stating that they cannot attend their classes in Niqab. The Srinivas group of colleges in Mangalore has sent a note to its female…
Exhibition in Germany to showcase replica of Imam Hussein Holy Grille
August 29, 2016
Exhibition in Germany to showcase replica of Imam Hussein Holy Grille
The Museum of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine will take part in the Cologne Exhibition, which is slated to be held in Germany’s western city of Cologne this October. The Museum of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine will take part…
Logo of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine fluttering in the sky of the Netherlands
August 29, 2016
Logo of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine fluttering in the sky of the Netherlands
For the first time, the international Iraqi parachutist Captain Shaker Al-Sa’idi has conducted a parachute jump in the Netherlands sky. The parachute had the logo of the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine. For the first time, the international Iraqi parachutist Captain…
Anti-Muslim party making resurgence in Australia
August 28, 2016
Anti-Muslim party making resurgence in Australia
An anti-Muslim party candidate, Pauline Hanson, wants to ban Muslim immigration, install security cameras in mosques and withdraw from the United Nations’ refugee convention. An anti-Muslim party candidate, Pauline Hanson, wants to ban Muslim immigration, install security cameras…
First religious school to open in Nakhchivan
August 28, 2016
First religious school to open in Nakhchivan
The head of the office for Religious Affairs in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic said the first religious school of the Islamic country is planned to be launched in the near future. The head of the office for Religious Affairs…