Iranian women rap desecration of Holy Quran
Thousands of Iranian Women gathered in Tehran to condemn in the strongest terms the burning of the Holy Quran in the European countries of Sweden and Denmark.
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Sweden re-examining residency permit of Quran burner
The Swedish migration agency has announced it is re-examining the residency permit of an Iraqi refugee who is behind several Quran desecrations in Stockholm in recent weeks, which have upset Muslims across the world.
Swedish PM ‘extremely worried’ as more apply to burn Qur’an
Ulf Kristersson says ‘there is a clear risk of something serious happening’ amid growing Muslim anger at the attacks on Islam’s holy bookThe Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has said that he is “extremely worried” about the consequences if more…
Muslim leaders decry ‘double standard’ of Farage bank account closure furore
Longstanding issue for community given little attention compared with closure of ex-Ukip leader’s Coutts account, says mosque chairThe furore over the closure of Nigel Farage’s bank accounts with Coutts has led to the resignation of two chief executive…
People observe Tasou’a in Tehran Bazzar in Honour of Imam Hossein
People got together in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran in large mourning processions to observe the day of Tasou’a and mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.
EU’s Borrell censures Quran sacrilege amid growing Muslim outrage
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has condemned the recent desecration of the Holy Quran in some European states as “disrespectful”, calling for mutual understanding and respect.
On eve of Imam Hossein martyrdom anniversary, Iranians marking Tasu’a
Millions of Iranians across Iran are holding religious rituals to mark Tasu’a, the ninth day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar and the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, Imam Hossein (PBUH).
Russia ‘using disinformation’ to imply Sweden supported Qur’an burnings
Swedish government says ‘Russia-backed actors’ attempting to damage country’s bid to join NatoSweden has been the target of a disinformation campaign by “Russia-backed actors” attempting to damage the image of the Nato candidate country by implying it…
OIC Foreign Ministers to hold emergency meeting following desecration of Holy Quran
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold a virtual emergency meeting to discuss the recent desecration of the Holy Quran in some European countries.
Man who attacked Muslim worshippers in Canada mosque sentenced to 8 years in prison
A man who attacked worshippers at a mosque in Canada with bear spray and an ax last year was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison. Mohammad Moiz Omar, who was 24 at the time of the attack, stormed into the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre in Missis…