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Islam awareness week in University of Windsor
March 9, 2016
Islam awareness week in University of Windsor
a day of trying out the hijab, a night of performance art and numerous volunteers ready to share their faith With gifts of roses and coffee, a day of trying out the hijab, a night of performance art and…
Shia Rights Watch to hold women’s rights conference
March 9, 2016
Shia Rights Watch to hold women’s rights conference
A conference to discuss the social, civil, and religious rights of women A conference to discuss the social, civil, and religious rights of women is set to be held by Shia Rights Watch Organization at the Human Rights Building,…
Imam Shirazi International Islamic Center meets Montreal representative of the Canadian Parliament
March 9, 2016
Imam Shirazi International Islamic Center meets Montreal representative of the Canadian Parliament
take care of Muslim communities living in Western countries Following the directives of the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, to take care of Muslim communities living in Western countries; the Imam Shirazi…
Muslim artist challenging society’s stereotypes about Islam
March 8, 2016
Muslim artist challenging society’s stereotypes about Islam
16 to study fine arts at Parsons School of Design, miles from her family to confront Americans A young girl arrived in New York City at the age of 16 to study fine arts at Parsons School of Design, miles…
Shia school in US distinguishes itself over academic achievements
March 8, 2016
Shia school in US distinguishes itself over academic achievements
Houston, Texas, has won a prestigious award recently as it was presented 1st place for the Science and Engineering Students from Al-Hadi School – a Shia Muslim majority school based in Houston, Texas, has won a prestigious award recently as…
Women’s prestige in Islam discussed in Kabul
March 8, 2016
Women’s prestige in Islam discussed in Kabul
participants highlighted women’s prestige in Islam A gathering of religious scholars and government officials was held Saturday in Kabul where the participants highlighted women’s prestige in Islam. Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs, Faiz Mohammad Osmani, urged the religious…
US mosque hosts event aimed at dispelling myths about Islam
March 8, 2016
US mosque hosts event aimed at dispelling myths about Islam
Illinois has opened its mosque to the public for the second time in three years The Islamic Foundation of Peoria on Salaam Drive in North Peoria, Illinois has opened its mosque to the public for the second time in…
Thousands of Nigerians call for release of Sheikh Zakzaky and his followers
March 8, 2016
Thousands of Nigerians call for release of Sheikh Zakzaky and his followers
rallies across the country calling for the immediate release of jailed Shia cleric and leader Nigerians held new protest rallies across the country calling for the immediate release of jailed Shia cleric and leader of the Islamic Movement of…
Students asked to remove hijab to write SSC exam in Maharashtra
March 8, 2016
Students asked to remove hijab to write SSC exam in Maharashtra
A few hijab-wearing students on Thursday, March 3, were not allowed to sit for a Staff Selection A few hijab-wearing students on Thursday, March 3, were not allowed to sit for a Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exam at a…
South Africa: Scholars discuss Islamic heritage in region
March 8, 2016
South Africa: Scholars discuss Islamic heritage in region
South Africa’s coastal city of Durban to discuss the history of Islamic civilization in the region Muslim scholars from across the world have gathered in South Africa’s coastal city of Durban to discuss the history of Islamic civilization in…