Austria to close 7 mosques
Vienna, June 10 : Austria has announced decision to close seven mosques in the country, citing suspected violations of laws banning foreign financing of Muslim institutions.
Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Friday ordered the closing of the seven mosques, saying the order would be soon implemented but the mosques would be allowed to appeal.
Since taking office last year, Kurz's government has started investigations into the Muslim associations in the country over alleged suspicion of violating the Austrian law, Xinhua reported.
In addition, more than 60 imams (Clerics) are reportedly also in the sights of the government.
Austria has a big Muslim community, which mostly consists of Turkish immigrants.
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Arabic Language & Culture Competition: Abdulqadir Mohammed Meera Shaikh from Honnavar wins 1st prize
Riyadh: Abdulqadir Mohammed Meera Shaikh, a student from the Islamic University of Medina and hailing from Manki village in Honnavar Taluk, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, has won the first prize in the prestigious Arabic Language and Culture Competition.
Held in Riyadh and organised by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, the competition saw over 1,000 students from various nationalities showcasing their skills in Arabic language proficiency and cultural understanding.
Abdulqadir's exceptional performance earned him a gold medal and a significant cash prize.
