Shabana Ayaz World Hijab Day is observed every year on February 1. Yet in Pakistan, civil society groups often choose September 4 to mark the day. This is to honor the memory of Marwa al-Sherbini, an Egyptian woman murdered in a German courtroom in 2009 simply for wearing a hijab. Al-Sherbini, a young mother and […]
As World Population Day dawns, experts stress need for policy reforms, provision of capital, change in societal norms Mushfiq Ahmed KARACHI, Pakistan (MNTV) – On the eve of World Population Day being observed on Friday (July 11), Pakistan faces a paradox that a large young population is not helped by proper policy frameworks to realize [&hell...
From bustling bazaars in Cairo to serene dawn prayers in Jakarta, South Asia, Europe, Americas, Muslims around the globe marked the end of Ramadan with joy, prayer and tradition MNTV Desk – Muslims across the world came together on Sunday and Monday to celebrate Eid ul Fitr, the festive conclusion of the holy month of […]
Govt introduces Muslim-friendly accommodations, enhances air links with Gulf nations MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) – The Philippines is stepping up efforts to tap into the booming global halal tourism market, introducing new standards and improving connectivity to attract more visitors from Muslim-majority nations. With its predominantly Catholic...
Photographer and revolutionary, Kouassi’s legacy immortalized the fight against colonial rule, exposing France’s brutality to the world ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) – An exhibition of the iconic photographs of Mohamed Kouassi in the Algerian capital of Algiers recently brought back to the vivid memories of their country’s fight for independence. Th...
Hundreds of Muslims in China’s Yunnan province staged protests outside government offices following the detention of Imam Ma Yuwei. Footage on social media showed crowds praying and demanding his release in Yuxi city after police took Ma from a restaurant on Sunday. Witnesses reported that plainclothes police surrounded the area, detaining Ma...
A UN Special Rapporteur’s report underscores a deepening crisis for women and girls in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Released ahead of the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, the report details a systematic suppression that severely curtails women’s rights. That includes restrictions on women’s education, work, health, and freedo...
The word Khorasan is not in common usages. But ISIS-K or ISIS-Khorasan has revived it. It is a group that thinks the Taliban are too moderate.
