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Shia Muslims mark Ashura worldwide
October 26, 2015
Shia Muslims mark Ashura worldwide
Shia Muslims marked the Day of Ashura in different countries around the world Commemorated with great religious zeal, Shia Muslims marked the Day of Ashura in different countries around the world. In Mexico, Ashura was marked with great participation…
German actress says Hijab brought me serenity
October 25, 2015
German actress says Hijab brought me serenity
a young German actress has revealed that she felt a strange serenity when she put on hijab for the first time Playing the role of a Muslim student in her latest film, a young German actress has revealed that…
German Police foil attack on refugee shelter
October 25, 2015
German Police foil attack on refugee shelter
The police said that far-right extremists planned to use “highly dangerous explosives” Reflecting growing danger posed by far-right in Germany, police have foiled a far-right attack on refugee shelters in Bavaria, amid increasing violence and threats against refugees. The…
Muslims and Christians mark Ashura in Nigeria
October 25, 2015
Muslims and Christians mark Ashura in Nigeria
Muslims and some of the Christian community in Kaduna Muslims and some of the Christian community in Kaduna, Nigeria commemorated the Day of Ashura. There had been daily mourning sessions, which ended in a large procession on Saturday that…
A Palestinian arrested in Denmark after firing at Ashura mourning ceremony
October 25, 2015
A Palestinian arrested in Denmark after firing at Ashura mourning ceremony
Police in Demark arrested a Palestinian for opening fire at Ashura mourning ceremony Police in Demark arrested a Palestinian for opening fire at Ashura mourning ceremony in Copenhagen on Saturday, according to Nabaa’ News Agency. An informed source told…
Sixteen arrested Malaysian Shias at Ashura mourning ceremony released on bail
October 25, 2015
Sixteen arrested Malaysian Shias at Ashura mourning ceremony released on bail
Sixteen of the Malaysian Shias, who were arrested two days ago at the mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein Sixteen of the Malaysian Shias, who were arrested two days ago at the mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein, peace be upon…
ISIS claims devastating Bangladesh bombings against Shia Muslims
October 25, 2015
ISIS claims devastating Bangladesh bombings against Shia Muslims
The so-called Islamic State terrorists have claimed responsibility for bombings The so-called Islamic State terrorists have claimed responsibility for bombings that targeted Shias in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, on Saturday. The monitor group SITE cited ISIS as saying…
Malaysian police raids Shia mourners
October 24, 2015
Malaysian police raids Shia mourners
Malaysian police raided a mourning ceremony at the Imam Redha Hussainiyah Malaysian police raided a mourning ceremony at the Imam Redha Hussainiyah in Kuala Lumpur. Five years ago, security forces of Selangor province also raided Shia mourners on the…
BBC insults Husseini rituals
October 24, 2015
BBC insults Husseini rituals
The BBC claimed the decision came to prevent Shias from practicing After the Egyptian authorities’ decision of closing Imam Hussein Mosque in Cairo on the eve of Ashura, BBC has insulted the followers of Ahlul Bait, peace be upon…
Shia Rights Watch slams closing Imam Hussein Mosque in Cairo
October 24, 2015
Shia Rights Watch slams closing Imam Hussein Mosque in Cairo
Shia Rights Watch Organization has slammed the Egyptian Ministry of Endowment’s move to close the Mosque of Imam Hussein Shia Rights Watch Organization has slammed the Egyptian Ministry of Endowment’s move to close the Mosque of Imam Hussein, peace…