Samira Yusuf
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Samira Yusuf has covered local news, politics, and social issues for over five years. In Toronto, she studied journalism at York University.
October 2, 2024
Taiwan Provides $4 million Aid to Syria
This contribution was highlighted during the 10th annual Global Coalition meeting in Washington, D.C., where coalition members pledged additional funds for regional stabilization efforts.
September 30, 2024
Indonesia To Promote Eco-Friendly Mosque During ISIM 2024
“Beyond being places of worship, mosques should serve as centers of civilization that address global challenges like climate change,” said Ahmad Zayadi, the ministry’s acting director for Islamic affairs, in a statement released Saturday.
September 27, 2024
Fajr Adhan Remains Banned At Ibrahimi Mosque
It also expressed concern over Israel’s increasing violations at the mosque.
September 24, 2024
Pakistani Umrah Visas May Face Increased Rejections Due to Beggar Issue in Saudi Arabia
Concerns raised by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj regarding an increasing number of Pakistani beggars disrupting the experience for legitimate Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
September 23, 2024
Knife Attack at Châteauguay Mosque in Montreal, Canada: Three Injured, Suspect Charged
Younes Adib, a resident of Châteauguay, remains in custody until his next court appearance next week.
September 19, 2024
9-Year-Old Fatima Abdullah Is The Youngest Victim of Pager Attacks in Lebanon
Fatima Jaafar Abdullah was one of two children killed in a deadly attack involving pager explosions in Lebanon.
September 17, 2024
Men Chant Slogans Inside Masjid an-Nabawi During 12 Rabi Ul Awwal, Prohibited In Quran
A video circulating on social media shows a large group of men chanting slogans inside Masjid an-Nabawi, Medina, during the 12th Rabi Ul Awwal
September 11, 2024
Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Surge 196% in Chicago
This sharp rise in anti-Muslim incidents in Chicago reflects a broader national trend that has seen a great uptick in Islamophobic attacks across the United States.
September 10, 2024
India: Muslim Population in Goa Rises by 12%
Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai recently made a statement noting the great increase in the Muslim population of the state.
September 5, 2024
US Woman Tried to Drown 3-Year-Old Muslim Girl Because of Her Religion
A woman in Euless has been formally charged after attempting to drown a young girl and injuring her brother. Elizabeth Wolf, 42, faces charges of attempted capital murder and causing bodily injury to a child.
August 30, 2024
Indian Assembly Will Not Allow Muslim MLAs 2-Hour Break For Jummah Prayers
The Assam Assembly has ended its decades-old practice of pausing proceedings on Fridays for a two-hour prayer break, a tradition that allowed Muslim legislators time for prayers.
August 27, 2024
Pope Will Visit Istiqlal Mosque in Indonesia on September 5, 2024
Next week, Pope Francis will begin his Asia tour with a significant stop at Indonesia’s renowned Istiqlal Mosque.
August 21, 2024
St John’s Church in Hanley To Be Converted Into Mosque
Plans to transform a long-abandoned former church in Stoke-on-Trent into a mosque have received approval.
August 20, 2024
Scooter Service Replaced with Buggy Service at the Holy Mosque
Authorities have launched the Buggies service after discontinuing Scooters, buggy accommodate more people as compared to a scooter.
August 19, 2024
Mpox Vaccine May Become Mandatory for Umrah Pilgrims
As the cases rise, Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) vaccine is set to be on the mandatory list.