coronavirus
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India mourns Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Eminent Islamic scholar and peace activist Maulana Wahiduddin Khan died in India on Wednesday night, his family members said.
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Muslims mark Arbaeen as COVID-19 restricts pilgrimage to Karbala
Muslims around the world commemorate Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam Hossein (AS) amid coronavirus-related restrictions placed by Iraq on the number of foreign pilgrims.
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Saudi Arabia eases Coronavirus restrictions, allows pilgrims to return to Mecca
A very small, limited number of people, donning the white terrycloth garment symbolic of the Muslim pilgrimage, circled Islam’s holiest site in Mecca on Sunday after Saudi Arabia lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place for months.
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Mecca to reopen for limited pilgrimages after 7-month pause for virus
Saudi Arabia will reopen the Muslim holy places for the year-round umrah pilgrimage on Sunday, scaled back and with extensive health precautions, seven months after coronavirus prompted its suspension.
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South Africa Mosques open their doors to the public on heritage day
With Heritage Day being a day away, the South African Muslim Network will be having its fifth Annual Mosque Open day.
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Palestine says 100,000 virus swabs damaged by Israel
Palestinian Health Minister Mai al-Kailah on Tuesday accused Israel of damaging 100,000 swabs for coronavirus by hindering the passage of clinical materials from Jordan to the West Bank.
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Al-Aqsa mosque to shut for three weeks over virus outbreak
Al-Aqsa Mosque will be shut for three weeks due to the spread of the coronavirus, the al – Quds Islamic Waqf announced on Wednesday.
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Muslim women: How coronavirus face-mask ruling has changed attitudes towards the veil
East Lancashire Muslim women who wear the veil have revealed attitudes towards them have changed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Turkmenistan closes mosques until Oct 1
The mosques are closed in Turkmenistan since July 13.
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ICRC: Gazans face ‘double crisis’, need international support
“The population of Gaza is under terrible strain,” said Ignacio Casares Garcia, head of the ICRC’s Gaza Sub-delegation. “People are stressed: not only are they coping with just four hours of electricity a day; their worries over the virus have been hugely compounded and they are now under lockdown.”
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Bradford mosque first in the UK to use P4 virus control technology
The Al Markaz ul Islami in Lidget Green, which serves as a mosque and a community hub, was approached by P4 Technology after they heard about the different taskforces who were helping during lockdown.
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Hezbollah, Amal Movement: Marking Ashura this year won’t include congregations due to coronavirus crisis
“The advent of Muharram Month this year conveys all Imam Hussein’s religious and humanitarian messages which exemplify His tragic sacrifices and perpetuate Ashura ceremony as Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has recommended.
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Islamophobia faced by 80% of Muslims in the UK, report finds
Taj Khan is shielding from coronavirus. But there's no protection from the islamophobia she suffers on a daily basis.
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Palestinian prisoner with throat cancer tests positive for Coronavirus
Hasan Abd Rabbo, spokesman for the Commission, told that the Commission’s lawyers are following up on the health condition of Kamal Abu Waar and the source of infection.
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Muslim volunteers bury Christians who died from the coronavirus
According to World Health Organisation data, almost 160,000 cases have been reported in Bangladesh with about 2,000 deaths, including a dozen Christians. Fearing contagion, very few people in the country are willing to touch the bodies of infected people, living or dead.
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Iraqi holy shrines’ custodians, AQR chief custodian stress joint cooperation against coronavirus
In separate telephone calls, the custodians of the holy shrines of Imam Ali (AS), Imam Hussein (AS), Hazrat Abolfazl (AS), Imams of Kadhimiya (AS) and Imams of Askariya (AS) congratulated AQR chief custodian, Hoj. Ahmad Marvi, on the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Imam of Shia Muslims, describing the situation in Iraq and especially the holy shrines’ activities in the fight against the virus.
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‘Victoria's Muslim community concerned it's fielding blame for coronavirus spike
Recent media reporting is creating “division, hatred and fear” and has unfairly laid the blame for Melbourne’s coronavirus spike on Muslims, according to the Islamic Council of Victoria.
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Razavi hospital is brilliant gem of medical services in Mashhad
On the sideline of a meeting for exchanging experiences in the fight against coronavirus, participated by Razavi Hospital’s CEO, Dr. Badiee Aval said: “As the special representative of Iran’s religious premises, Astan Quds Razavi has always been a source of blessing and its Razavi Hospital is respected by the whole therapeutic centers in the city”.
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Coronavirus: 25,000 British Muslims set to miss out on Hajj
The annual pilgrimage sees 2.5 million Muslims, including around 25,000 from Britain, travel to Mecca to attend prayers at the Masjid al Haram, gather on Mount Arafat and sleep under the stars on the plains of Muzdalifah.
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AQR restores treasures of art, architecture of holy shrine during quarantine period
“Simultaneously with the announcement of the National Anti-Corona Headquarters regarding the ban on pilgrims’ frequentation in the holy shrine, a valuable opportunity was provided to rehabilitate, renovate and repair different parts to better receive the pilgrims,” the head of AQR Sacred Places and Pilgrimage Affairs Department said.
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AQR holds thanksgiving ceremony for reopening Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine
Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, the renowned religious source of imitation, in a video message, while appreciating the custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, praised the efforts made to provide the conditions for reopening the doors of the holy shrine.
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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid coronavirus measures
Traditionally, the Eid is a three-day celebration, marked by large family festivities and mass prayers. But this year many can only celebrate at home with immediate family.
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Eid al-Fitr prayers should be held in mosques, open spaces across Iran: Iran's President
Speaking on Saturday at the session of the National Task Force for Fighting Coronavirus, Dr. Hassan Rouhani said that some are trying to promote frustration, anxiety and apprehension in the society to make people feel that they are in a difficult situation, adding, "This condition can have serious psychological consequences. Medical, social and economic officials need to make it clear to the public that the virus is not over yet, but that conditions have improved”.
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S. Nasrallah says Syria emerged victorious in universal war, warns ‘Israel’ against any folly
In a televised address on the fourth martyrdom anniversary of senior commander Mustafa Badreddine (Zoulfikar), Sayyed Nasrallah warned Israeli officials and commanders against committing any folly in Syria that could lead to the explosion of the region.
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Coronavirus and Muslims in Italy
The Italian Episcopal Conference, the highest representative body of the Catholic Church, raised its voice and the Italian government finally decided to reopen the churches after signing a bilateral protocol with the Catholics.
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Celebrate the breaking of the fast with Bedford Muslim community’s virtual Iftar
The Iftar is the meal served at the end of the day during Ramadan, to break the day’s fast. Literally, it means “breakfast.”
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Norwegian parties urge end to Israeli siege of Gaza amid coronavirus
"While governments worldwide are making efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic and stabilize their economy, the Palestinian nation is at high risk, struggling under occupation and siege, hence, becoming more vulnerable to the pandemic," they said in a letter.
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Mosques to reopen as Kurdistan Region reports no new COVID-19 cases
The Health Ministry said in a statement that 1,059 of COVID-19 tests conducted in the past 24 hours all came back negative. Out of the total, 359 tests had been carried out in Erbil, 383 in Sulaimani, 315 in Duhok, zero in Halabja, zero in Raparin, and none in Soran.
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Somali refugees in Kenya appeal for Ramadan aid
"I have nothing to give to children. It's sad to watch your children starve. During Ramadan, food is also expensive and we can't do hard labor due to seething temperatures and fasting," she said.
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Germany: Muslims ready to go back to mosques
The mosques around the country will gradually reopen according to some guidelines set out by Germany's Muslim Coordination Council (KRM).