Iraq

As Ramadan Begins, SDF Authorities Release 66 Prisoners in Kobani in Humanitarian Gesture ———————————– The Social Justice Council in the northern Syrian city of Kobani announced on Tuesday the release of 66 prisoners in what was described as a humanitarian…

Austrian Ambassador Praises Humanitarian Services in Karbala ————————– Andrea Nasi, Austria’s ambassador to Iraq, has praised the extensive humanitarian services provided in the holy city of Karbala, describing them as a model for international cooperation and the exchange of expertise…

Kabul-Based Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra Complex Launches Religious, Humanitarian Activities for Ramadan —————————— The Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra Complex has launched a series of religious, social, and cultural activities to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, as…

Delegation of religious activists from India visit Imam Hussein Media Group Headquarters —————————– A delegation of religious activists from India has visited the Imam Hussein Media Group in the holy city of Karbala to review its cultural and media activities…

US forces conduct strikes on more than 30 Daesh targets in Syria —————————- The US military said Saturday that its forces had struck more than 30 Daesh targets in Syria this month, maintaining pressure on the extremists after a deadly…

Shiite Scholars in Afghanistan’s Bamyan Call for Fair Representation and Greater Political Participation ———————————- Religious scholars, tribal elders, and civil activists from the Shiite community in Bamyan Province have called for fair representation in the province’s administrative structure and for…

Afghan Shiite Scholars Council Condemns Attack on Shiite Mosque in Islamabad ————————————- The Afghan Shiite Scholars Council has condemned a terrorist attack that targeted the Khadija al-Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, describing it as a grave crime and a blatant…

Daesh claims responsibility for suicide bombing at Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra Hussainiya in Islamabad —————————————— The extremist Sunni group ISIS/Daesh has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that targeted the Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra Hussainiya in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, martyring at least…

Russian Muslim Leader’s Remarks Renew Debate Over Public Prayer and Mosque Shortages ————————————- As Ramadan approaches, an OpEd by analyst Paul Goble highlights renewed debate in Russia over Muslim public prayer and the chronic shortage of mosques serving the country’s…

Iraqi Calligrapher Completes Six-Year Project to Create Massive Handwritten Qur’an ————————————— Iraqi calligrapher Ali Zaman has completed what is believed to be one of the world’s largest handwritten manuscripts of the Holy Qur’an after six years of continuous work in…