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Canada grand majales pay homage to Chief of Martyrs
TORONTO, Canada: With the emergence of the month of Moharram Al-Heram - the month of grief and moans, Mosibah of Prophet Muhammad (p)’s progeny (p) and the martyrdom of Abi Al-Ahrar Sayyidosh Shohada Al-Imam Al-Hossein (p) -, none of the world part is spared of Hosseini mourning. Report: Saudi Arabia spreading extremist ideology in US
WASHINGTON: A key new report accused the Saudi rulers of spreading "hate propaganda" among Muslims inside the United States. US slammed over trampling global human rights
WASHINGTON: A leading New-York based human rights group in its annual world report has criticized Washington over the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal and the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. US carrying out secret missions inside Iran: NY
WASHINGTON: The New Yorker magazine reported Sunday the US has been conducting secret reconnaissance missions inside Iran to help identify potential nuclear, chemical and missile targets. US Muslims seek clarification on Hajj pilgrims fingerprinting
WASHINGTON: The Bush administration has been called on by a national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group to clarify whether US Muslims participating in this year's Hajj to the holy city of Mecca will be fingerprinted or singled out for special security measures based on their participation in the annual religious rite. US HRs org sends open letter to king Abdullah over Iraq
WASHINGTON: Shiia Organization for Protection of Human Rights in the United States has strongly denounced warning of creation of a new Shia crescent issued by King of Jordan. Plans to build Islamic cemeteries draw opposition
SOMERVILLE, Tenn.: Reports said that an effort to build an Islamic cemetery near Somerville has been met with anti-Muslim sentiment. Scholars in North America condemn Jordan king remarks
NEW YORK: Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America has severely condemned remarks of King Abdullah II of Jordan regarding Shias in Iraq. Al-Hakim assassination bid widely condemned
NEW YORK: Hawzah Ilmiyah Najaf-e-Ashraf, International bodies, organizations and Ayaat have strongly condemned a suicide attack on an Iraqi leader Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim, Chairman Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq and son of late Grand Marjay of Shiite world Sayyed Mohsen Al-Hakim, that left 15 people martyred and over 60 wounded. American Muslims decry government policies
CALIFORNIA: Hundreds of people assembled at a town hall meeting to protest against what they called the unfair targeting of Muslims by the Department of Homeland Security. Half of Americans say restrict Muslims
ITHACA, N.Y.: A nationwide poll showed that almost half of all Americans believe the US government should restrict the civil liberties of Muslim Americans. US missile defense shield test fails
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon (the US Defense Department) said the first test in nearly two years of a multibillion-dollar US anti-missile shield failed on Wednesday when the interceptor missile shut down as it prepared to launch in the central Pacific. Muslims ask US to probe mosques blazes
GLENDALE, United States: A Washington-based Islamic civil rights group has asked American federal authorities to step in and investigate whether two separate fires at US mosques this week were hate crimes. US marine confession; more Iraq prisoner abuse revealed
NEW YORK: Members of a US special operations task force punched and abused prisoners in Iraq in front of Defense Intelligence Agency agents and then threatened the agents after they attempted to document the abuse, a document made public on Tuesday stated. Prisoner abuses known to Pentagon before photos
WASHINGTON: The Washington Post reported in its Wednesday editions that one month before the Abu Ghraib scandal broke, US Army generals were told that elite military units and CIA agents were abusing detainees and “making gratuitous enemies” in Iraq. UN member states support Annan, reject resignation call
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations member states voiced support for Secretary-General Kofi Annan after a US senator called for him to step down over the UN role in Iraqi oil sales under Saddam. US HR org urges Saudi govt not to violate Shia rights
WASHINGTON: Shia Organization for Protection of Human Rights in the United States has urged Saudi government not to sideline Shias in the kingdom who make up 25 percent of Saudi population. Prophet Mohammed (p) movie screened in US, Canada on Eid
WASHINGTON: The first animated movie of Prophet Mohammed (p) will finally be screened in North America after being delayed by the September 11 tragedy, which sparked off unprecedented anti-Muslim sentiment, its distributor said. Arafat was surely poisoned; Anti-Pals remarks anger US Muslims
SAN FRANCISCO: American Muslims were outraged at comments made on MSNBC television's "Imus in the Morning" program that referred to Palestinians as "filthy animals" and gave suggestion that they all be killed. US witnesses marking of Baqee Demolition Day
NEW JERSEY, United States: In accordance with the directives of Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Syed Hamid Moosavi, global Day of Demolition of Jannatul Baqee was also observed in the United States like other countries with due reverence. International Quds Day: Solidarity voiced with Palestinians
MONTREAL, Canada: International Al-Quds Day was observed in all global parts on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan to support the liberation of Qods from the clutches of the Zionists, express solidarity with the Palestinians and protest Israel's control over Jerusalem. US Muslims mark Hadhrat Ali (s) M-Anniversary, Night of Qadr
DETROIT, United States: Martyrdom anniversary of Amir-ul-Momineen Hadhrat Ali ibn-e-Abi Talib (A.S.) that coincides with the Night of Qadr was observed in different States and cities of the United States with respect and veneration. Non-Muslim students fast during Ramadan in US, Canada
WASHINGTON: Non-Muslim students from over 150 colleges and universities across the US and Canada fasted for a day during the ongoing Islamic holy month of Ramadan in an effort to raise awareness about Islamic rituals and customs. Report: Tehran has spies, weapons, attackers in Iraq
WASHINGTON: A US News magazine reported Sunday that according to intelligence reports Iran has spies, weapons and attackers in Iraq, and may have a $500 bounty on the head of each American soldier there. Montreal witnesses Sibtur Rasul (p)’s b-day celebrations
MONTREAL, Canada: Followers of the Seal of Messengers Prophet Hazret Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) and his Progeny (peace be upon them) celebrated the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Imam Hasan Al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him) in Canada. US failed to secure key evidence against Saddam
WASHINGTON, D.C.: A major US human rights group says that Pentagon planners failed to protect potential evidence of massive human rights abuses by the government of ousted President Saddam - official documents and mass graves holding the remains of hundreds of thousands of victims. Kerry refuses mosque visit as Muslims urged to back him
FLORIDA, United States: US Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry during his election campaign in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, refused to visit mosque. US finds no evidence of election terror plot
WASHINGTON: The Washington Post reported Saturday that US intelligence and law enforcement officials say they have found no direct evidence of plans for an election-related terror attack after a five-week investigation. US Arab voters drop support for Bush
DEARBORN, Mich.: Arab Americans who enthusiastically shouted thanks to US President Bush on the ouster of Saddam last year were dropping their support for him in the oncoming election. US pays out Najaf battle damages
WASHINGTON: The American military has paid people of Holy City of Najaf over 367,000 dollars in the wake of the major August battle with Moqtada Sadr’s Mehdi Militia. New FBI outreach sparks wariness in US Arabs, Muslims
WASHINGTON: The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched a new drive to seek information from Muslim and Arab Americans to help thwart any pre-election attack. Duelfer report undercuts Bush war basis
WASHINGTON: Challenging the Bush administration's rationale for invading Iraq, the final report of the chief US arms inspector concludes that Saddam did not vigorously pursue a program to develop weapons of mass destruction after international inspectors left Baghdad in 1998. ‘Iran meddling in Iraq’; Vote on time urged
PARIS, France: US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld accused Iran of sending money and arms into neighboring Iraq to try to influence the outcome of elections there in January as Ayatullah Muhammad Bahr-ul-Uloum said Iraqi elections should be held on time because they could help curb violence, even if some areas cannot take part. American Muslims favor Kerry, shows survey
NEW YORK: American Muslim voters are showing overwhelming support for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry over Republican George W. Bush. Annual American Muslim parade held in New York
NEW YORK, United States: Thousands of Muslims residing in the United States took part on Sunday in the annual American Muslim parade in New York. Israel seeks US bunker bombs eyeing Iran nukes
HELD JERUSALEM: Israeli security sources said on Tuesday the United States has planned to sell Israel $319 million worth of air-launched bombs, including 500 'bunker busters' able to penetrate Iran's underground nuclear facilities,. Abu Ghraib photos become museum pieces in US
PITTSBURGH, United States: The shocking photographs of American troops abusing Iraqi inmates at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraqi capital city of Baghdad have made their way into two US museums, generating argument over the propriety of exhibiting the damaging pictures. Saudi Arabia severely violating religious freedom: US report
WASHINGTON: The US State Department has finally added Saudi Arabia – Washington’s Persian Gulf ally - to a list of the world's worst violators of religious freedom, after overriding the recommendation of a Washington-based religious rights watchdog for five consecutive years. Report: Prophet (p)’s ascension & annunciation celebrated
WASHINGTON: Magnificent spiritual festivals, festive gatherings, Quran competitions and poetic meetings were held on official and non-official level across the globe to celebrate the auspicious and glorious occasion of Rajab 27. ‘Targeting people for religious affiliation deep-rooted in US’
WASHINGTON: A human rights watchdog alleged on Tuesday that authorities targeting of people because of their racial background or religious affiliation is a deep-rooted problem in the US, with nearly 32 million people, including Sikhs and Muslims reporting they've been racially profiled. 9/11 terrorism fuelling growing anti-Muslim sentiment
LUTON, Britain: British Muslim leaders say the September 11 terror attacks in Washington and New York have left Britain's Muslim community feeling “under siege” and increasingly the target of racist incidents. US Muslims annual conference focuses on election
ROSEMONT, Ill.: American Muslims’ largest annual gathering emphasized the significance of voting as the Muslim community struggles for political recognition amid a debate over how best to make their voices heard in the presidential election and build relations with other faiths. Sadr wants to be the Khomeini of Iraq: Ayat Montazeri
WASHINGTON, United Stated: Iran’s Ayatullah Hussain Ali Montazeri during an interview with the Voice of America has condemned the actions of Moqtada As-Sadr in Iraq. US, Canada scholars support Ayat Sistani peace plan
DETROIT, United States: A big group of religious scholars, prayer leaders and preachers residing in the United States and Canada sent a letter of thankfulness and congratulation to Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani for his successful efforts to solve the Holy Najaf crisis. Utahns celebrate birthday of Imam-ul-Mottaqeen Ali (p)
SALT LAKE, Utah: Monday happens to be the birthday of Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (peace be on him) in most of the parts of world while in some others including the United States it fell on Sunday. Pro-Najaf, Palestine protests cancel Powell Greece visit
ATHENS, Greece: US Secretary of State Colin Powell on Saturday canceled a weekend visit to Greece to attend the closing ceremony of the Olympics amid protests here against US policies and for solidarity with the holy city of Najaf and Palestine. |
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