Saudi public library unveils rare, 19-century book on Arab-Islamic monuments in Spain
Previous 1 / 4 The Library acquired the book in 1997 when it obtained it from the library of King Don Carlos I of Portugal. (SPA) 2 / 4 The Library acquired […]
New York City mosques can now broadcast Muslim call to prayer on Friday afternoons without permit
By Celina Tebor Published 4:10 PM EDT, Tue August 29, 2023 cnn.com People gather during a Friday prayer at a Turkish mosque in Brooklyn.Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesCNN — New York City issued […]
All is not quiet on Jordan’s northern front
OSAMA AL-SHARIF August 29, 2023 Jordan is facing an unusual threat with at least one pundit labeling it a full-fledged, “open war.” During this month alone, the Jordanian Armed Forces […]
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s custody extended by two weeks in ‘cypher’ case
Khan’s judicial custody extended till September 13 to investigate him on charges of leaking state secrets, his lawyer says. Published On 30 Aug 202330 Aug 2023 Former Pakistani Prime Minister […]
Second Mosque inaugurated in Germany during Khalifa’s current visit in Karben
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Tajik women turn to polygamy for survival
Madina Shogunbekova 08/20/2023August 20, 2023 Dire economic conditions are spurring an increasing number of women in Tajikistan to enter polygamous marriages. But it comes at the price of limited rights […]
Message in the sky over Italy’s beaches spreads conspiracy theory on Francis being the ‘anti-pope’
By Giulia Carbonaro Published on 30/08/2023 Messages transported by small planes over Italy’s beaches this summer have spread the debunked conspiracy theory that Pope Francis is not the legitimate head of […]
DEBATE: Dr. Michael Brown vs Rabbi Tovia Singer [Christian vs Orthodox Jew]
Epigraph: And the Jews say, ‘The Christians stand on nothing;’ and the Christians say, ‘The Jews stand on nothing;’ while they both read the same Book. Even thus said those who had no knowledge, […]
Ukraine blasts Pope Francis’ address to Russian youth as ‘imperialist propaganda’
By Mariya Knight and Jessie Yeung, CNN Published 10:37 PM EDT, Tue August 29, 2023 CNN — Ukrainian officials have criticized Pope Francis’ recent address to Russian youth, calling his remarks “imperialist propaganda.” The pontiff made […]
What are the rules around Europe for wearing religions clothing in classrooms?
By Euronews Published on 29/08/2023 As France moved this week to ban students wearing traditional, modest, abaya dresses in class, we take a look at the situation in other European countries. […]
Migrant hunters in Greece show off captured ‘trophies’ after wildfire season
By Laura Llach Published on 30/08/2023 – 07:00 Share this articleComments As the popular belief spreads that migrants are to blame for the fires that have ravaged Greece, self-organised civilian ‘militias’ […]
Efforts to bring justice to Rohingya must be accelerated, ICC chief prosecutor says
By Helen Regan and Su Myat Mon, CNN Updated 7:55 AM EDT, Fri July 7, 2023 ICC’s chief prosecutor says more must be done to prosecute crimes in Myanmar The International Criminal Court’s […]
Imran Khan: Pakistan court suspends former PM’s corruption sentence
By Caroline Davies & Kathryn Armstrong in Islamabad and London Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has had his three-year sentence for corruption suspended, but it is unclear if he […]
French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism
By Juliette Jabkhiro August 29, 2023 spectrum and is a sensitive 0 seconds of 30 secondsVolume 0% French school ban on abayas sparks clothing debate PARIS, Aug 28 (Reuters) – The […]
Outlawing Islamophobia: A Terrible Idea
Bait-ul-Futuh Ahmadiyya mosque, London In July 2023, two senior Labour councillors in Walsall were reported to police, accused of hate crimes against Ahmadiyya Muslims—a minority group within the religion. Local party leader […]
France abaya ban: ‘How far will clothes police go?’
To enforce the ban on the robes in classrooms, 14,000 educational personnel will be trained by the end of the year and 300,000 by 2025. Video Duration 01 minutes 34 seconds01:34 […]
Arbaeen pilgrimage extends Iran-Iraq cultural ties, social unity
August 28, 2023 – TEHRAN TIMES TEHRAN – Over the past decade, the Arbaeen Walk has brought about numerous changes and advancements in the economic and cultural aspects of regional […]
Russia sends 1st transit train through Iran to Saudi Arabia
Russia sends 1st transit train through Iran to Saudi Arabia Economy August 27, 2023 – TEHRAN – A Russian freight train has left the country for Saudi Arabia passing through […]
EXPLAINED: Does France really have a hijab ban?
The Local France – news@thelocal.fr Published: 30 Sep, 2022 CET.Updated: Sat 10 Jun 2023 06:50 CET People hold placards reading messages such as “French and Muslim, proud of our both […]
Why the abaya is at the centre of France’s latest secularism row
Culture The Local France – news@thelocal.frPublished: 13 Jun, 2023 CET. Updated: Mon 28 August 2023 The education minister says it will be banned in French schools as France’s latest clothing dispute […]