Muslim Issues

Gaza people inspired US activist Shaun King and his wife to embrace Islam

The 44-year old wore a Palestinian keffiyeh as he addressed the crowd, crediting his decision to convert to Islam on the first day of Ramadan to the “past six months of suffering, pain and trauma that we’ve seen in Gaza”. King has been vocal about his support for Palestine against Israel’s war on besieged Gaza, which has killed at least …

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UN Secretary-General Message Marking the Beginning of Ramadan 2024

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL — REMARKS AT PRESS STAKEOUT   New York, 11 March 2024   Good morning.  Today marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan – a period when Muslims around the world celebrate and spread the values of peace, reconciliation and solidarity. Yet even though Ramadan has begun – the killing, bombing and bloodshed continue in Gaza.  We …

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Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel | Flash Update

Key Highlights The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), supported by OCHA and the World Health Organization (WHO), have completed the evacuation of 72 critical cases from Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. A UN staff member and a PRCS volunteer paramedic were reported killed in Gaza, heightening existing concerns for the safety of aid workers and medical personnel. The United Nations …

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February 5, 2024 0 Comment Seminar, photo exhibition on ‘Kashmir Solidarity’ Day in Colombo

ASHRAFF A SAMAD COLOMBO : A Seminar and Photo Exhibition was held at the Pakistan High Commission, Colombo to commemorate “Kashmir Solidarity Day” Monday, Feb 5 The day reaffirmed Pakistan’s unconditional support to the Kashmiris in their struggle for right of self-determination. The ceremony was attended by a large number of Pakistani community members, friends of Kashmir and local journalists. …

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UN estimates 17,000 Gaza children separated from parents

Broadly, UNICEF terms separated children as those who are without their parents, while unaccompanied children are those who are separated and also without other relatives GENEVA: The UN said on Friday it estimates that at least 17,000 children in the Gaza Strip have been left unaccompanied or separated nearly four months into the war. “Each one has a heartbreaking story …

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