The Muslim News Awards for Excellence Ceremony
Eleventh Muslim Awards Ceremony – Photographs
Photographs from the eleventh awards ceremony for the Muslim News Awards of Excellence 2013 may be found below.
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Israel barred a UN commission from visiting Jerusalem to investigate ongoing violations of religious freedom against Muslims and Christians in the Holy Land.
Palestine: Israeli army uproots farmlands in Hebron, destroys irrigation systems
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US President Barack Obama has hailed the reforms taken by Myanmar leader Thein Sein despite human rights abuses against Muslims.
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Bomb attacks have killed scores of people in Iraq, during one of the deadliest days of violence in months.
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Press Release: Eleventh Muslim Awards Ceremony recognises the very best of British Muslim Achievement
Justice Secretary, Rt Hon Chris Grayling, MP, presenting Alhambra Arts award to Comedian and actor, Jeff Mirza at The Muslim News Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on 25 March. (photo: Sumayya Juma/The Muslim News)
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