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3 million copies of new Charlie Hebdo magazine featuring insult to prophet cartoon on cover
January 14, 2015
3 million copies of new Charlie Hebdo magazine featuring insult to prophet cartoon on cover
The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo is publishing an insulting cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, on the cover of its first issue since the recent attack which resulted in the killing of 12…
Mosque attacked in Germany for the second time
January 13, 2015
Mosque attacked in Germany for the second time
Some Islamophobic writings were made on the walls of the mosque, including phrases that said, “Germany belongs to Germans.” Abusive words were also used that said Muslim culture didn’t belong in Germany. Some Islamophobic writings were made on the walls…
Dozens of Arab and foreign activists hold sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy
January 12, 2015
Dozens of Arab and foreign activists hold sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy
Dozens of Arab and foreign activists have held sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy in London, demanding the urgent release of activists and religious leaders. Dozens of Arab and foreign activists have held sit-ins in front of Saudi Embassy in…
Twitter and Facebook allowing Islamophobia to flourish
January 4, 2015
Twitter and Facebook allowing Islamophobia to flourish
An investigation by The Independent has proven that Twitter and Facebook are refusing to take down hundreds of inflammatory Islamophobic postings from across their sites despite being alerted to the content by anti-racism groups. An investigation by The Independent has…
India outrage over mock ‘Muslim’ terror drills
January 3, 2015
India outrage over mock ‘Muslim’ terror drills
There has been outrage in India after police in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat conducted mock security drills using fake “militants” dressed as Muslims. There has been outrage in India after police in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
Huge suicide blast rocks Nigeria’s mourning ceremony
November 5, 2014
Huge suicide blast rocks Nigeria’s mourning ceremony
At least 20 Shia mourners were martyred and many were injured after a huge suicide bomb targeted Shia mourners observing the holy day of Ashura exploded in Yobe state in northeastern Nigeria. Eye witnesses said that the Boko Haram…
Millions worldwide commemorate Ashura
November 5, 2014
Millions worldwide commemorate Ashura
Shia Muslims around the world held mourning processions and ceremonies on Tuesday to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The holy city of Karbala was the scene of mourning processions where millions of pilgrims from…
Shia religious leader shot in face by IS terrorists in Australia
November 4, 2014
Shia religious leader shot in face by IS terrorists in Australia
An Australian Shia religious leader, who was shot in his face by IS terrorists outside a Shia Islamic prayer center in Sydney’s west, was targeted as he locked up the building following a night observing the holy ritual of Ashura,…
Shia Muslims hold Husseini rituals to mark Karbala tragedy
November 4, 2014
Shia Muslims hold Husseini rituals to mark Karbala tragedy
Millions of Shia Muslims around the world annually commemorate the great tragedy of Karbala with various forms of traditional Husseini rituals. The mourners take part in processions held in mosques and streets with different traditions to mark the martyrdom…
Indian soldiers attack Shia mourners in Kashmir
November 4, 2014
Indian soldiers attack Shia mourners in Kashmir
Indian police forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir have attacked a group of Shia Muslims participating in a religious procession marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, injuring and arresting a number of them. The Indian forces…