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Imam Shirazi World Foundation urges for more reforms in Iraq
August 30, 2015
Imam Shirazi World Foundation urges for more reforms in Iraq
released a statement regarding the reform package adopted by the Iraqi government. Following the current events in Iraq, Imam Shirazi World Foundation, located in Washington D.C., has released a statement regarding the reform package adopted by the Iraqi government.…
Research shows that Muslims are targeted at Scottish airports
August 29, 2015
Research shows that Muslims are targeted at Scottish airports
Muslims are believed to be specifically and excessively targeted during airport security checks in Scotland Muslims are believed to be specifically and excessively targeted during airport security checks in Scotland, according to a Durham University’s research study. Research carried out in Edinburgh focused on…
Nairobi Muslim Clerics launch Peace Caravan
August 29, 2015
Nairobi Muslim Clerics launch Peace Caravan
The Nairobi Muslim Clerics (NMC) has launched a peace caravan that will preach against terrorism The Nairobi Muslim Clerics (NMC) has launched a peace caravan that will preach against terrorism and radicalization of youth. The caravan will visit the…
Calls to rebuild al-Baqi Cemetery in New York streets
August 29, 2015
Calls to rebuild al-Baqi Cemetery in New York streets
Tens of Shia Muslims rallied in New York demanding the reconstruction of Jannatul Al-Baqi Cemetery in Medina Tens of Shia Muslims rallied in New York demanding the reconstruction of Jannatul Al-Baqi Cemetery in Medina, which was demolished by King…
German police clash with far-right outside refugee center
August 27, 2015
German police clash with far-right outside refugee center
New clashes erupted in east Germany between police and far-right activists protesting the opening of a new center for refugees New clashes erupted in east Germany between police and far-right activists protesting the opening of a new center for…
India Muslims demand burial ground
August 27, 2015
India Muslims demand burial ground
Muslims in Mumbra-Kausa suburb in Mumbai have urged authorities to provide an adequate burial grounds Muslims in Mumbra-Kausa suburb in Mumbai have urged authorities to provide an adequate burial ground, revising years long promise that was never fulfilled. According…
HRW urges Saudi-led coalition to stop using cluster bombs in Yemen
August 27, 2015
HRW urges Saudi-led coalition to stop using cluster bombs in Yemen
(HRW) has called on Saudi Arabia to “immediately stop” its use of cluster munitions against Yemen Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Saudi Arabia to “immediately stop” its use of cluster munitions against Yemen, which has resulted in…
Quran competition held in Russia’s Perm
August 26, 2015
Quran competition held in Russia’s Perm
competition on memorization and recitation of the Holy Quran was held in the city of Perm A competition on memorization and recitation of the Holy Quran was held in the city of Perm, central Russia. According to reports, 50…
Islamic Center of England hosts Hajj exhibition
August 26, 2015
Islamic Center of England hosts Hajj exhibition
An exhibition featuring Hajj has been mounted at the Islamic Center of England in London An exhibition featuring Hajj has been mounted at the Islamic Center of England in London. According to the center’s website, the exhibition kicked off on…
School forces Muslim student to take off hijab in class
August 25, 2015
School forces Muslim student to take off hijab in class
A high school in the district of Bern has forbidden a student from wearing the hijab in class A high school in the district of Bern has forbidden a student from wearing the hijab in class, Swiss media reported.…