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Discrimination of Muslim students in German schools continues: rights group

Discrimination of Muslim students in German schools continues: rights group

There has been no improvement in the situation of Muslim students grappling with ongoing discrimination in German schools, said a leading human rights official. “We see a need for action in this area and I have not noticed that the…
Business booming as halal sector valued over $2 trillion

Business booming as halal sector valued over $2 trillion

With close to two billion Muslims on the planet, it’s hardly surprising that the halal economy is a large and fast-growing sector that all businesses (halal or otherwise) can’t afford to ignore. “If you take food, modest fashion, pharma, cosmetics,…
New research details finds Xinxiang-based suppliers linked to forced labor

New research details finds Xinxiang-based suppliers linked to forced labor

The new research, by Sheffield Hallam University’s Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice and NomoGaia, a nongovernmental organization, details Xinjiang’s role in the production of metals critical to auto manufacturing, including aluminum, steel, and copper, as well as the region’s…
Activists protest in Tokyo to silently highlight sufferings of China’s Uyghurs

Activists protest in Tokyo to silently highlight sufferings of China’s Uyghurs

Demonstrations have been taking place across the world over the large-scale repression of the Uyghur Muslim population living in Xinjiang by the Chinese government amounting to “crimes against humanity.” Recently, on December 3, a few activists gathered in Tokyo to…
Shirazi-affiliated foundations and centers worldwide commemorate martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa

Shirazi-affiliated foundations and centers worldwide commemorate martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa

Foundations and centers affiliated to the Shirazi Religious Authority in Iraq and the world have held mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (peace be upon her). The Shirazi-affiliated Fatimiya Committee in the holy city of…
The International Nonviolence Organization condemns the crime of targeting worshipers in Nigeria

The International Nonviolence Organization condemns the crime of targeting worshipers in Nigeria

The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, condemned the terrorist crime that targeted worshipers in Maigamji, Nigerian state of Katsina, calling on the authorities to shoulder their responsibilities in protecting civilians. The organization stated in a statement, of which the Shia…
Shia Waves News Agency monitors active religious activities around the world to teach children the principles of Islam

Shia Waves News Agency monitors active religious activities around the world to teach children the principles of Islam

Today, Shia Waves News Agency monitored a remarkable educational activity for a number of Islamic schools and educational centers around the world, to teach young children the principles of Islam. In Japan, the first online school to teach children the…
Nigeria: Lagos Approves Use of Hijab in All Schools

Nigeria: Lagos Approves Use of Hijab in All Schools

Following a Supreme Court decision of the 17th of June, 2022, which approved the use of Hijab head cover for Muslim girls in schools, the Lagos Government yesterday authorized the immediate implementation of the policy in all schools in the…
Uganda’s Islamic Supreme Council registers the country’s mosques to confront ISIS operations

Uganda’s Islamic Supreme Council registers the country’s mosques to confront ISIS operations

 Uganda’s Islamic Supreme Council will start registering all mosques in the country. According to Hamza Mubiru, deputy director of the Muslim Affairs Office of the Muslim Supreme Council of Uganda, the Mosque Registration Scheme was introduced after the recently concluded…
The International Nonviolence Organization denounces the racist acts committed against Muslims in Sweden

The International Nonviolence Organization denounces the racist acts committed against Muslims in Sweden

The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) condemned the racist practices committed against Muslims in Sweden, expressing its strong condemnation and calling on the authorities to work to reduce these violations and punish the perpetrators. In a statement received by Shia…
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