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Morocco says eight arrested over jihadist attack plots
July 25, 2015
Morocco says eight arrested over jihadist attack plots
The newly formed Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation Morocco said eight people were arrested over alleged plots to carry out attacks mainly targeting security officials on behalf of the so-called Islamic State terrorist group. The newly formed Central Bureau…
World’s oldest Quran found at Birmingham University
July 22, 2015
World’s oldest Quran found at Birmingham University
The fragments of the Muslim holy book are believed to date back to nearly 1,400 years Researchers at the UK’s University of Birmingham say they have found the world’s oldest manuscript of the Quran. The fragments of the Muslim…
Moscow becoming Europe’s largest Muslim city
July 22, 2015
Moscow becoming Europe’s largest Muslim city
thousands of Muslims gathered on Saturday morning, chanting “God is great!” Though turning more hostile to Muslims, Moscow has witnessed major Eid Al-Fitr prayer in which more than 60,000 gathered for prayers at the golden-domed Sobornaya mosque despite the…
Protesters in Istanbul slam Erdoğan’s support for ISIS
July 22, 2015
Protesters in Istanbul slam Erdoğan’s support for ISIS
Protesters in Istanbul have slammed Erdoğand’s support for ISIS Protesters in Istanbul have slammed Erdoğand’s support for ISIS. They took to the streets in the Turkish cities of Diyarbakir, Ankara and Istanbul to demand President Erdoğan’s government to give…
6000 Muslims attend New Zealand Eid festival
July 21, 2015
6000 Muslims attend New Zealand Eid festival
people braved torrential downpours and bitter cold to attend at the Trusts Stadium in Henderson Thousands of people across New Zealand have just celebrated the Islamic holiday of Eid, marking the end of fasting for Ramadan. The festival brings…
IS treated at hospital headed by Erdogan daughter
July 21, 2015
IS treated at hospital headed by Erdogan daughter
a “secret” hospital where wounded IS Takfiri terrorists are treated The daughter of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been running a “secret” hospital where wounded IS Takfiri terrorists are treated, a nurse says. The nurse, who spoke on…
Texas residents oppose Muslim cemetery
July 20, 2015
Texas residents oppose Muslim cemetery
A plan for a Muslim cemetery in Texas faced opposition A plan for a Muslim cemetery in Texas faced opposition from some residents who are trying to convince community leaders to block the project. David J. Meeks, pastor of…
New billboards in Phoenix aim to educate about Islam
July 20, 2015
New billboards in Phoenix aim to educate about Islam
The Islamic Circle of North America recently put up billboards The US city of Phoenix, Arizona, is getting three new billboards as part of a national campaign designed to raise awareness about the Islamic religion. The Islamic Circle of…
274 assaults on French Muslims in 6 months
July 20, 2015
274 assaults on French Muslims in 6 months
an increase in Islamophobic attacks and threats in France during the first six months of the year The Islamaphobia Observatory of the French Council of the Muslim Faith warned of an increase in Islamophobic attacks and threats in France…
German TV airs Muslims’ Eid prayers
July 19, 2015
German TV airs Muslims’ Eid prayers
The broadcast was part of a wider two-hour coverage on the Muslim holiday German TV has broadcasted live Muslim Eid prayers from a mosque in a town near Munich, a move that is the first of its kind in…