Tag: Muslim
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Photo News: Ambode celebrates Eid-el Fitri with Muslim faithfuls across Lagos
Following his decision to host Muslims in the state for the 2017 Eid-el-Fitri celebrations across the 20 Local Government Areas, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode made well his promise as he was physically present to celebrate with them in some LGAs in the state. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode. See pictures from the…
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We are devastated says family of suspect in London mosque attack
The family of a man suspected of driving a rented van into Muslim worshippers after they left prayers at a north London mosque said they are devastated at the “madness” of the attack. The vehicle swerved into the group of worshippers, mainly of North and West African origin, after they left prayers in the early…
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Pastor buys car for Muslim girl who converted to Christianity
The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries, OPM, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere presented a Mazda MPV car to a Muslim woman, Miss Ganiyo Sherifat who converted to Christianity. The car presentation was made known to the public via a statement published on the church’s offcial facebook page yesterday. According to the statement, the beneficiary, Miss Ganiyo…
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Australian Govt urges Islamic leaders to publicly denounce terrorism
The Australian government on Thursday urged Muslim leaders to be “loud in their condemnation” of Islamic extremism. Multicultural Affairs Minister Zed Seselja who made the call also said that Australia needs to have an “honest conversation” about the threat posed by terrorism. Seselja who who delivered Canberra’s strongest message yet about Islamic extremism, declaring that…
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Muslim girls must attend mixed swimming lessons, ECHR rules
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled on Tuesday that Swiss authorities did not violate the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion in the refusal to exempt two Muslim girls from mixed swimming lessons. The children’s obligation to follow the full school curriculum took precedence over their parents’ demand for their…
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Xmas: Muslim group urges collaboration with Christians to promote peace
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWG) has called for collaboration between Muslims and Christians to promote the nation’s peace and progress. The group made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by its National Coordinator, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim. “As Christians mark the birthday of Jesus Christ, the Muslim Media Watch…