Rasa – Millions of Shi’a Muslims in Iran and other parts of the world are commemorating Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Husayn, the third Shi’a Imam.

Rasa - Nigerian government troops have surrounded a group of Shia Muslims gathered in a mosque to observe the mourning ceremonies for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).

Rasa - New York City Council members approved a resolution Tuesday condemning Islamophobia.

Rasa - Immigration and national identity currently are at the forefront of the public conscience. In France, the burkini ban and in the U.K. proposals for migration controls following the Brexit vote are dividing communities. The growing tensions mean that many ethnic and religious minority communities are increasingly experiencing racism in their everyday lives.

Rasa - With part of Sunday night’s debate focusing on Islamophobia and the United States' approach to fighting homegrown terrorism, one local expert watched the debate closely to see how they handle the issue.

Rasa - A southeast Calgary Islamic centre was vandalized late Friday evening, and a community leader is hoping the person responsible comes forward, because he wants to start a conversation.

Rasa - The Wake County school system is looking into a report that a 7-year-old boy was assaulted on a school bus Friday and that his attackers made references to Islam, Muslims and Pakistan.

Rasa - Lehigh University police are investigating a case of vandalism in which someonewrote an "anti-Muslim" message on a wall in a university dormitory, according to a report from Lehigh's student newspaper.

Rasa -A public forum featuring young adults sharing their perspectives and experiences growing up adhering to their Islamic faith tradition in the U.S. will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oklahoma City University, 2501 N Blackwelder Ave.

Rasa – Millions of Shi’a Muslims are holding mourning ceremonies worldwide to venerate Tasu’a, the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Husayn, the third Shi’a Imam.