Latest Interfaith News:University lecturer told she must wear veilA university lecturer in India has been told she must wear the full-face veil or students will boycott her lectures.
The student union at the Calcutta campus of Aliah University told Sirin Middya she will not be allowed to teach unless she wears the burqa.
Middya describes herself as a devout Muslim, but refuses to wear the garment, which covers the entire body and face.
“The students have threatened us and have put... |
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Lingerie displays banned in GazaClothes shops in the Gaza strip have been banned from using scantily clad mannequins in their window displays.
Shop owners who flout the ban will face a fine.
Hamas, the governing... |
Belfast Islamic Centre to build extensionBelfast Islamic Centre has submitted plans for a £500,000 expansion.
If approved by the Planning Service, the plans will see a three storey extension built at the Wellington Park... |
Cameron: Gaza is a “prison camp”David Cameron issued a harsh critique of Israel’s blockade of Gaza today, calling the Palestinian territory a “prison camp”.
Speaking to a group of Turkish businessman... |
UK public supports women bishopsNearly two thirds of British adults would support the Church of England in appointing women bishops, according to a YouGov poll.
The study, not commissioned by any organisation... |
Lutherans appoint Palestinian as presidentA Palestinian Bishop has been elected president of the World Lutheran Federation.
Bishop Munib A. Younan, known for his campaigning on peace, justice and interfaith issues, becomes... |
Desmond Tutu to withdraw from public lifeArchbishop Desmond Tutu has announced plans to withdraw from public life after his 79th birthday in October.
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who played a key role in the struggle... |
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