Iraq

Iraq Prepares for Muharram Mourning Season ———————————— Karbala, Holy Najaf and Baghdad have begun early Muharram preparations, with black banners, Husseini mawkibs and mourning symbols filling public spaces. Iraq’s holy city of Karbala and the capital Baghdad have begun early…

Iran War Delivers Middle East’s Biggest Economic Shock in Five Decades, Report Says ————————————— The Iran war has caused the broadest economic shock to the Middle East and North Africa in at least 50 years, disrupting energy exports, trade routes…

Food Aid Distributed to Orphans and Needy Families in Karbala on Eid al-Ghadir ————————————— Coinciding with the arrival of the blessed Eid al-Ghadir, the Misbah al-Hussein Cultural and Charitable Foundation distributed a range of humanitarian aid to orphans and needy…

Iraqi Football Association Asks FIFA to Allow Black Shirt Against Senegal to Mark Ashura ———————————– The Iraqi Football Association has submitted an official request to FIFA seeking permission for Iraq’s national team to wear black shirts during its upcoming match…

Expanded Security Meeting Held Ahead of Eid al-Ghadir Pilgrimage in Holy Najaf ———————————– Iraq’s Senior Deputy Interior Minister, Dr. Hussein al-Awadi, chaired an expanded security meeting to discuss preparations for the Eid al-Ghadir pilgrimage in holy Najaf. The meeting brought…

Airlines Suspend Middle East Flights as Regional Security Risks Disrupt Air Travel ——————————————— Global airlines have suspended, cancelled, or reduced flights to several Middle Eastern destinations, including Iraq, the Gulf, Lebanon, Iran, and Israel, as security risks from the Iran…

Ukrainian Muslims Publish New Quran Translation with Shia Interpretive Approach ————————————- Amid growing Islamic activities in Ukraine, a group of Muslim translators has published a new Ukrainian translation of the Holy Quran based on Shia exegetical sources. According to Global…

U.S. Report: Nearly 20,000 Uyghurs Living in Syria ————————————- A U.S.-cited report says nearly 20,000 Uyghurs, including women and children, have settled in northern Syria since 2012, mainly around Idlib and Jisr al-Shughur. According to the report, many entered Syria…

Shia Clerics Oppose Construction Near Rumi Darwaza, Warn Against Encroachment on Hussainabad Waqf Land ————————- Shia clerics and community members in Lucknow have intensified their opposition to construction work near the historic Rumi Darwaza, alleging that the parking facility and…

Najaf Prepares for Pilgrimage Commemorating Martyrdom of Muslim ibn Aqil (peace be upon him) with Security and Organizational Plan ———————————————— The police in Najaf have announced a comprehensive security and organizational plan for the annual pilgrimage marking the martyrdom of…