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Iraq Prepares Comprehensive Security, Service Plan for Millions of Muharram Pilgrims ———————————————– Iraqi executive, military and security authorities have prepared a comprehensive security and service plan to ensure the safety and welfare of millions of pilgrims during Muharram, particularly in…

Afghanistan’s High Shia Commission Holds Consultative Meeting on Muharram Mourning Ceremonies ——————————— The High Shia Commission of Afghanistan held a consultative meeting attended by scholars, religious preachers and officials from cultural institutions to discuss preparations for Muharram mourning ceremonies. During…

National Conference in Islamabad Calls for Islamic Unity Ahead of Muharram ——————————————— The Council of Islamic Ideology held its annual national conference on Islamic unity and sectarian rapprochement at its headquarters in Islamabad, bringing together senior scholars and representatives of…

Iraqi Civil Defense Announces Full Readiness Plan for Ashura Pilgrimage in Karbala —————————————————— The Iraqi Civil Defense Directorate has announced a comprehensive security and service plan to protect pilgrims during the Ashura pilgrimage in the holy city of Karbala. The…

Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of More Than 2,000 People —————————————————— Kuwaiti authorities have revoked the citizenship of 2,192 people under a series of official decrees published in Kuwait Today, the country’s official gazette. The gazette listed the names of those affected…

Husseini Mourning Gathering Held on Saudi Arabia’s Tarout Island ————————————————————– Shia Muslims and devotees of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Saudi Arabia began commemorating the mourning rituals of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, as the second night…

Taliban’s New Smartphone Curbs Target Civil, Military Employees in Afghanistan ———————————— A nationwide ban on the smartphone use by civilian and military government employees has been approved in Afghanistan, with violators facing legal punishment and confiscation of their devices, Khaama…

New Report Reveals “Hidden Culture of Discrimination” Against Muslims in UK Prisons —————————————- New research data has revealed that Muslims in Britain’s justice and prison system face structural and discriminatory challenges. According to documents obtained by the international news outlet…

New Report Reveals “Hidden Culture of Discrimination” Against Muslims in UK Prisons —————————————- New research data has revealed that Muslims in Britain’s justice and prison system face structural and discriminatory challenges. According to documents obtained by the international news outlet…

Turkey Reportedly Arrests Senior ISIS-K Media Figure —————————- Turkish security forces have reportedly arrested a senior figure linked to the media and propaganda wing of Islamic State-Khorasan, the Afghanistan-based branch of the extremist Sunni group Islamic State. According to Middle…