Islam World

Saudi Shia Hold Muharram Mourning Gatherings at Abdulrahim Husseiniya on Tarout Island ————————————— Shia Muslims and devotees of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in eastern Saudi Arabia held Husseini mourning ceremonies during the nights of Muharram at the Abdulrahim Husseiniya…

Sound of Devotion Echoes in Mourning Tents of Shia Muslims in Germany ————————– As the night of Tasu’a arrived, Husseiniyas and Islamic centers across various cities in Germany became vibrant gathering places for Shia Muslims and lovers of Ahlulbayt, peace…

Muharram Ceremonies Continue Across Kashmir, Karbala and Herat as Kabul Sees New Restrictions ———————————————- Muharram commemorations were held in several regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, Karbala and Herat, while reports from Kabul pointed to new restrictions, arrests of mourners and…

Shia Community in Egypt Condemns Repeated Closure of Shrine of Imam Hussein’s Head, Calls for Respect for Religious Freedoms ———————————————- The Shia community in Egypt has condemned the repeated closure of the shrine of the head of Imam Hussein, peace…

Taliban Forces Raid Office of Afghanistan’s Shia Television Network Tamaddon in Kabul, Halt Its Broadcasts —————————————– The management of Afghanistan’s Shia television network, Tamaddon TV, announced in an official statement that its broadcasts were completely suspended on the morning of…

Two Arrested in UP Over Alleged Attempt to Frame Muslims During Muharram Procession —————————————————- Police in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two men after an investigation found that a viral video allegedly showing “Pakistan Zindabad” slogans during a Muharram procession…

IMO Announces Evacuation Plan for 11,000 Seafarers in Strait of Hormuz —————————————— The United Nations International Maritime Organization has announced a large-scale evacuation plan for around 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, following a peace agreement between the…

Syrian govt to transfer over 120 inmates from Lebanese prisons —————————- Authorities in Damascus announced a plan to transfer 128 Syrian nationals from Lebanese prisons as part of judicial coordination between the neighboring countries. Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar Al-Wais said…

Rights Groups Warn EU Against Afghan Deportations as Taliban Delegation Attends Brussels Talks ————————————– Amnesty International and UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett have warned the European Union against deporting Afghan nationals, saying Afghanistan remains unsafe under Taliban rule and that…

Afghanistan Media Support Organization Warns of New Security Threats Against Media and Journalists in Kabul ————————————- According to Hasht-e Subh Daily, the Afghanistan Media Support Organization (AMSO) has expressed serious concern over the escalation of security threats against media outlets…