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July 7 Public Holiday: Muharram Observance May Affect Schools, Markets, Banks, And Exchanges
Muharram, possibly observed on July 6 or 7, will be a public holiday in India, with banks, schools, and stock markets closed nationwide.
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New Orleans Attack Puts Spotlight On Islamic State Comeback Bid
A U.S. Army veteran who flew a black ISIS flag on a truck that he rammed into New Year's revelers in New Orleans shows how the extremist group still retains the ability to inspire violence.
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How To Spot A Lone Wolf Attacker: Big Challenge For Anti-Terror Agencies
In the early hours of New Year's Day, an attack in the US city of New Orleans left at least 15 dead and dozens injured. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US Army veteran, drove a rented pickup truck into a crowd.
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US Army Veteran Behind New Orleans Attack "100% Inspired By ISIS": FBI
A US army veteran motivated by loyalty to the jihadist group Islamic State likely acted alone when he killed and injured dozens in a truck attack against a New Orleans crowd of New Year revelers, the FBI said Thursday.
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New Orleans Truck Attack: What We Know So Far
A US citizen drove a white Ford pickup truck flying an Islamic State flag into throngs of people celebrating the New Year in the French Quarter.
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Date, History, And Significance Of Muharram -- All You Need To Know
Muharram is the first month in the Hijri calendar that marks the beginning of the new year for the Muslim community. It is considered the second holiest month in the Islamic calendar after Ramadan.
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Conviction Overturned, 2 Jailed For Malcolm X Killing To Get $36 Million
The two men whose convictions for the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X were overturned last year will receive $36 million from the city and state of New York, their lawyer confirmed Sunday night.
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Islamic New Year 2021: Date, Significance And What Remains Open During Muharram
The month of Muharram, which marks the beginning of the new Islamic Year, is the second holiest month for the Muslim community. Mohammad, considered to be the last Prophet sent to mankind, called Muharram the "the sacred month of Allah".
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Islamic New Year 2021: Date, History And Its Significance
Considered the second holiest month after Ramzan, Muharram -- also known as Muharram-ul-Haram -- is the first month of the Islamic Year or the Hijri calendar.
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Hero Electric Raises Rs. 220 Crore Growth Capital, Aims To Sell 1 Million Units Every Year
The fresh investment comes from Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) and OAKS and will be used directed towards expanding production capacity, consolidating market position, investing in future technology and reaching out to new markets.
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ISIS Is Making A Comeback In Iraq A Year After Baghdad Declared Victory
The Islamic State is creeping back into parts of central Iraq just seven months after the government declared victory in the war against the group, embarking on a wave of kidnappings, assassinations and bombings that have raised fears a new cycle of insurgency is starting again.
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Donald Trump Slams Iran Government In Nowruz Holiday Message
US President Donald Trump sent greetings on Monday to Iranians celebrating the New Year's holiday known as Nowruz, but used the message to attack Iran's government, particularly its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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UP Government Reduces Holidays Allotted To Madrassas In New Calendar
The BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government has reduced the number of holidays allotted to state-recognised madrassas in the calendar for the year 2018, drawing flak from Islamic institutions.
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"Premature": Interpol Snubs India On Red Corner Notice For Zakir Naik
In a setback to Indian efforts to get controversial televangelist Zakir Naik, Interpol has cancelled New Delhi's request for a red-corner notice against him that could have restricted his international travel. Interpol also told police agencies in different countries to remove information relating to the preacher from its database that it, or India...
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ISIS Stole US-Supplied Rockets Weeks After Arrival In Mideast: Report
The Islamic State may stand alone in its brutality in Iraq and Syria, where it orchestrated civilian massacres and suicide bombings and salted people's homes with thousands of improvised explosives. But a new report, three years in the making, describes the group as shrewd manufacturing and logistical planners who moved weapons, munitions and bombm...
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July 7 Public Holiday: Muharram Observance May Affect Schools, Markets, Banks, And Exchanges
Muharram, possibly observed on July 6 or 7, will be a public holiday in India, with banks, schools, and stock markets closed nationwide.
-
New Orleans Attack Puts Spotlight On Islamic State Comeback Bid
A U.S. Army veteran who flew a black ISIS flag on a truck that he rammed into New Year's revelers in New Orleans shows how the extremist group still retains the ability to inspire violence.
-
How To Spot A Lone Wolf Attacker: Big Challenge For Anti-Terror Agencies
In the early hours of New Year's Day, an attack in the US city of New Orleans left at least 15 dead and dozens injured. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US Army veteran, drove a rented pickup truck into a crowd.
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US Army Veteran Behind New Orleans Attack "100% Inspired By ISIS": FBI
A US army veteran motivated by loyalty to the jihadist group Islamic State likely acted alone when he killed and injured dozens in a truck attack against a New Orleans crowd of New Year revelers, the FBI said Thursday.
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New Orleans Truck Attack: What We Know So Far
A US citizen drove a white Ford pickup truck flying an Islamic State flag into throngs of people celebrating the New Year in the French Quarter.
-
Date, History, And Significance Of Muharram -- All You Need To Know
Muharram is the first month in the Hijri calendar that marks the beginning of the new year for the Muslim community. It is considered the second holiest month in the Islamic calendar after Ramadan.
-
Conviction Overturned, 2 Jailed For Malcolm X Killing To Get $36 Million
The two men whose convictions for the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X were overturned last year will receive $36 million from the city and state of New York, their lawyer confirmed Sunday night.
-
Islamic New Year 2021: Date, Significance And What Remains Open During Muharram
The month of Muharram, which marks the beginning of the new Islamic Year, is the second holiest month for the Muslim community. Mohammad, considered to be the last Prophet sent to mankind, called Muharram the "the sacred month of Allah".
-
Islamic New Year 2021: Date, History And Its Significance
Considered the second holiest month after Ramzan, Muharram -- also known as Muharram-ul-Haram -- is the first month of the Islamic Year or the Hijri calendar.
-
Hero Electric Raises Rs. 220 Crore Growth Capital, Aims To Sell 1 Million Units Every Year
The fresh investment comes from Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) and OAKS and will be used directed towards expanding production capacity, consolidating market position, investing in future technology and reaching out to new markets.
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ISIS Is Making A Comeback In Iraq A Year After Baghdad Declared Victory
The Islamic State is creeping back into parts of central Iraq just seven months after the government declared victory in the war against the group, embarking on a wave of kidnappings, assassinations and bombings that have raised fears a new cycle of insurgency is starting again.
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Donald Trump Slams Iran Government In Nowruz Holiday Message
US President Donald Trump sent greetings on Monday to Iranians celebrating the New Year's holiday known as Nowruz, but used the message to attack Iran's government, particularly its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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UP Government Reduces Holidays Allotted To Madrassas In New Calendar
The BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government has reduced the number of holidays allotted to state-recognised madrassas in the calendar for the year 2018, drawing flak from Islamic institutions.
-
"Premature": Interpol Snubs India On Red Corner Notice For Zakir Naik
In a setback to Indian efforts to get controversial televangelist Zakir Naik, Interpol has cancelled New Delhi's request for a red-corner notice against him that could have restricted his international travel. Interpol also told police agencies in different countries to remove information relating to the preacher from its database that it, or India...
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ISIS Stole US-Supplied Rockets Weeks After Arrival In Mideast: Report
The Islamic State may stand alone in its brutality in Iraq and Syria, where it orchestrated civilian massacres and suicide bombings and salted people's homes with thousands of improvised explosives. But a new report, three years in the making, describes the group as shrewd manufacturing and logistical planners who moved weapons, munitions and bombm...
