Category: Muslim World
Revival of Sufi Shrine Festivals Brings Joy and Unity to Rural Pakistan
SHAH JIWANA - Rhythmic drums and spirited dancing are once again enlivening the shrines of Sufi saints in Pakistan, where festivals had long been stif [...]
Russia Debates Niqab Ban Amid Concerns of Extremism and Islamophobia
Moscow (AsiaNews) - Russia is embroiled in a heated debate over a proposed ban on the Niqab, an Islamic veil covering the face except for the eyes, of [...]
Pope Francis Calls for Ban on AI Weapons at G7 Summit
Brindisi (AsiaNews) - Pope Francis addressed the G7 summit in Italy, urging a ban on "lethal autonomous weapons" based on artificial intelligence (AI) [...]
Islamic Finance Gains Traction in Southeast Asia
SHAH JIWANA - The concept of conventional finance loans, mortgages, interest payments seems indispensable for modern business. However, in the Muslim [...]
Muhammad Ranks Second Among Popular Baby Names in England and Wales
London: According to the Office of National Statistics, Muhammad secured the second spot as the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales f [...]
Russia and Iran Advocate for Unified Currency at Kazan Forum
Tehran: During the “Russia-Islamic World: Kazan Forum,” Iranian diplomat Jalali highlighted the active involvement of Iran in BRICS activities under R [...]
Qatar to Host FIFA Arab Cup in 2025, 2029, and 2033
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has been selected to host the next three editions of the FIFA Arab Cup in 2025, 2029, and 2033. The announcement was made during th [...]
Saudi MMA Fighter Hattan Al saif Triumphs in Riyadh
Riyadh: Rising Saudi MMA star Hattan Alsaif has garnered global attention with her recent victory over Egypt's Nada Faheem at the Professional Fighter [...]
Saudi Space Agency Launches Center for Space Futures, Eyes $2 Trillion Space Economy by 2035
Riyadh: The Saudi Space Agency has inaugurated the Center for Space Futures, aiming to lead a mission to the moon and develop a $2 trillion global spa [...]
Visiting Law Professor Honored at British Muslim Awards 2024
Visiting Law Professor Dr. Mohammad Hedayati-Kakhki has received recognition at the prestigious British Muslim Awards 2024 for his remarkable contribu [...]