The broadcaster will provide extensive coverage of the Muslim period of prayer to challenge those who associate the religion with extremism and terror Channel 4 has said it will broadcast the Muslim call to prayer live every morning during Ramadan as a deliberate act of “provocation” aimed at viewers who associate Islam with terrorism and extremism. The broadcaster, which was …
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Raising ugly head of racism; Will Sri Lanka become another Myanmar? By Latheef Farook
A few hundred Sinhala ethno religious rabble rousers who call themselves the guardians of Buddhism and Sinhalese though they do not represent the Sinhalese community, went on a protest march last week from Kataragama to Temple Trees to get the government to ban cattle slaughter. This seems to be the second stage of their ongoing anti Muslim campaign following the …
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Author Lauren Shields Writer Lauren Shields shunned makeup and stylish clothing and covered hair for nine months as part of a project to reject conventional beauty standards and discover her true self-worth. Currently writing a book called "The Modesty Experiment,” she chronicled her “liberating” journey this week on Salon. It's no surprise that a great number of women grapple …
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London, UK – The largest Muslim Women’s Conference in Europe took place on Sunday 23rd June 2013 in London, UK. “Seeds of Change”, organised by the Islamic Education and Research Academy (iERA). Giving some of the most influential Muslim women in the UK an unprecedented platform, this dynamic one-day conference – created by women for women – inspired, educated and energised …
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Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the Ramadhan fasting today as the new moon of the Holy Month of Ramadhan was sighted this evening in several parts of the country, the Colombo Grand mosque announced. The decision to commence the month long fasting was taken at a meeting attended by the representatives of Jammiyyathul Ulema, trustees and Khatheebs of mosques …
Read More »Russian Advanced Weapons for Syria: Report By Dam-Press.
Dam Press" — During his recent visit to London and meeting with British Prime Minister Cameron, President Putin passed on a message to the US and France in response to their recent announcement that they will arm the [Al Nusrah] fighters in Syria. As Russia is a sovereign nation dealing with the sovereign, legitimate government of Syria, some new arms which …
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