OnIslam & News Agencies Thursday, 08 May 2014 00:00 ATHENS – A hijab-clad Greek woman has become the first ever Muslim candidate to represent her country at the coming European Parliament elections, hoping to prevent anti-Muslim discrimination and ensure equality for the religious minority. "I have been nominated from the Eco Green Party Greece – the ecological political party that …

WORLD CONFERENCE ON YOUTH- COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, 2014 PARALLEL SESSION ON “REALIZING PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND ENDING VIOLENCE” ORGANIZED BY YOUNG MENS’ MUSLIM ASSOCIATIONS CONFERENCE (YMMA) VENUE: BMICH, COLOMBO 7 DATE- 08-05-2014 PREAMBLE Youth inspired by the ideology of democracy worldwide are called upon to accept the challenge in transforming their societies with proactive action in social, political, economic and cultural …

The organized forces or elements are working against the global Muslim community, in general. This is obvious from media reports. Further by virtue of Sri Lanka being isolated by the Western allies, due to many political reasons, the Muslims of Sri lanka, who are not united, are further targeted by the same forces or elements. The elements affecting the Muslims …

By Namini Wijedasa –    The new unit manned by predominantly Buddhist offi     cers in the wilderness, without guidance; confusion over its duties and responsibilities –    Mixed reactions to the law enforcement division attached to Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs Ministry View(s): Members of the police unit dealing with complaints related to religious activities have no special training in their …