Despite being shortlisted as one of the world’s most dangerous countries, Iraq has left global audiences astounded by hosting the world’s largest annual peaceful gathering in Karbala that attracts over 20 million pilgrims each year. Amidst the sweltering heat and…
August 7, 1952, marked the day Malcolm X was released from prison at the age of 27. The day marked a major turning point in his life, when he turned away from crime to eventually become one of the most…
The day of Ashura is a poignant event for millions of Muslims across the globe, a day that symbolizes the resistance and resilience of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, against injustice 14 centuries ago. Shia Muslims observe a…
Over 1.8 million people gathered earlier today to pray on Mount Arafat, as part of the obligatory Hajj rituals, under the scorching sun, with temperatures soaring to 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The Plains of Arafat is significant for Muslims who believe…
In the US, February marks Black History Month, a month-long commemoration of African-American history and achievements. The lives of many civil rights leaders, activists, and revolutionaries are celebrated, including legendary figures like the martyr of Islam, Hajj Malik el-Shabbaz, better…
