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Mourning ceremonies in Frankfurt to mark martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet
December 6, 2015
Mourning ceremonies in Frankfurt to mark martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet
The programs will begin with congregational evening and night prayers The martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny, and the martyrdom of Imam Hassan and Imam Redha, peace be upon them, will be…
‘Bullet-riddled’ Quran found outside Islamic clothing shop in Southern California
December 5, 2015
‘Bullet-riddled’ Quran found outside Islamic clothing shop in Southern California
A “bullet-riddled” copy of the Quran found outside an Islamic clothing shop A “bullet-riddled” copy of the Quran found outside an Islamic clothing shop has sparked an FBI investigation into, what has been described as, a “possible hate crime”.…
United Nations says 500 children killed and wounded in Iraqi conflict this year
December 5, 2015
United Nations says 500 children killed and wounded in Iraqi conflict this year
killing and wounding of about 500 children as a result of the ongoing conflicts in Iraq The United Nations announced the killing and wounding of about 500 children as a result of the ongoing conflicts in Iraq during the…
Fire in Quran center leaves six dead
December 3, 2015
Fire in Quran center leaves six dead
A fire broke out in a Quran memorization center A fire broke out in a Quran memorization center in southeastern Turkey. According to reports, it took place in the city of Diyarbakir, a large city of predominantly Kurdish population…
Indonesia warns of any possible attack against its Shia community
December 3, 2015
Indonesia warns of any possible attack against its Shia community
intelligence on plans to target the country’s Shia Muslim community Indonesia’s top security officials staged a meeting after intelligence on plans to target the country’s Shia Muslim community proved credible enough to require immediate addressing. The Muslim minority group has been…
British journalist describes Arbaeen Pilgrimage as a miracle
December 3, 2015
British journalist describes Arbaeen Pilgrimage as a miracle
British journalist, described Arbaeen Pilgrimage as a miracle Jonathan Steele, a British journalist, described Arbaeen Pilgrimage as a miracle, saying that people from all walks of life walk towards Karbala challenging the security threats by ISIS. Steele said that…
A great number of foreign pilgrims participate in Arbaeen
December 3, 2015
A great number of foreign pilgrims participate in Arbaeen
foreign pilgrims participated in Arbaeen rituals this year A great number of foreign pilgrims participated in Arbaeen rituals this year. Iraqi officials said pilgrims from Russia, Armenia, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan marched with the millions of pilgrims towards…
Muslim student punched in face for ‘wearing a hijab’ in Birmingham
December 2, 2015
Muslim student punched in face for ‘wearing a hijab’ in Birmingham
Muslim woman wearing a hijab was brutally punched in the face A Muslim woman wearing a hijab was brutally punched in the face in Birmingham city centre in England, in what is thought to be an Islamophobic attack. Choudhury,…
Dutch Report says Muslim women endure the most Islamophobic violence
December 2, 2015
Dutch Report says Muslim women endure the most Islamophobic violence
first half-yearly report on Islamophobic violence in the Netherlands An independent Dutch citizen initiative, established in January 2015, released on its first half-yearly report on Islamophobic violence in the Netherlands. “Report Islamophobia” was established by a group of Muslim…
Azerbaijan launches crackdown on Shia Muslims
December 2, 2015
Azerbaijan launches crackdown on Shia Muslims
government has launched a harsh crackdown against Shia Muslims The Azeri government has launched a harsh crackdown against Shia Muslims in the country’s eastern town of Nardaran. Hundreds of Azeri forces carried out a raid on the town, harassing…