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Edmonton imam to keep low profile to end of pilgrimage

Euro-Islam12 years ago02 mins

News Agencies – October 31, 2011 A Canadian Muslim cleric will have to keep a low profile and stay quiet about being arrested, bruised, bloodied and shackled in a holding cell while he completes a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Usama Al-Atar, a well-known Edmonton Shia spiritual leader, was arrested after a clash with Saudi religious…

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Canadian Imam beaten and arrested in Saudi Arabia

Euro-Islam12 years ago01 mins

News Agencies – October 30, 2011 Usama Al-Atar, an imam from Edmonton, was beaten and arrested by religious police in Saudi Arabia while on a pilgrimage. His friends in Canada are disturbed by the incident and worried for his safety. The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada is aware of the arrest. Al-Atar…

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