Despite Spain being home to many North African immigrants, Spaniards who convert to Islam – particularly the order of Sufism – are a rarity. “My name,” said the lady, clad from headscarf to sandals in shades of pink and purple, “is Bahia, which means ‘ocean of beauty and compassion’ in Arabic. Welcome to my school.”Tea […]
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Illegal immigrants denied food and services
Iranian media report that the Fars Provincial government has prohibited the sale of food and the delivery of public and medical services to “illegal immigrants” in the province.
Afghan immigrants barred from specific provinces, studies
The Education Assessment Office, a branch of the Education Ministry, has published a list of areas of study that will no longer accept foreign nationals, as well as regions of Iran where foreign nationals such as Afghan immigrants are not allowed to reside.
Farhadi shows support for Afghan immigrants
Prominent Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, in a gesture of support for Afghan immigrants in Iran, is holding screening and discussion sessions of his award-winning film A Separation for those immigrants.