Islam World

Shia Community Marks Eid al-Fitr Prayer in Kuwait Led by Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmad Shirazi ———————————————— Thousands of followers of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) in Kuwait convened to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and offer their congratulations to Ayatollah Sayyid…

Human Rights Group Urges Bahrain to End Restrictions on Shia Religious Practices ———————————- Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) has condemned what it describes as escalating restrictions on the religious practices of the Shia community in Bahrain,…

U.S. Faces Rising Criticism Over Anti‑Muslim Rhetoric from Some Political Figures —————————————– A growing wave of anti‑Muslim rhetoric among some U.S. politicians has drawn sharp criticism from civil rights advocates and political opponents, reflecting broader concerns about Islamophobia in American…

Syrian Rights Center Condemns Takfiri Fatwas Against Shia Community ———————– The Documentation Center for Violations Against Shiites in Syria has issued a strong statement condemning fatwas issued by Osama Abdul Karim Al-Rifai against Twelver Shia Muslims, describing them as a…

Syrian Government, SDF Conduct Prisoner Exchange in Hasakah ——————————— The Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have carried out a prisoner exchange in the northeastern city of Al‑Hasakah, marking a step in implementing broader agreements between the two…

Afghan Journalist Mahdi Ansari Released After 18 Months in Taliban Detention —————————————— Mahdi Ansari, a local journalist based in Kabul, has been released after spending approximately 18 months in detention under the Taliban, according to the Afghanistan Journalists Center. The…

Middle East War: Over 1,000 Killed in Lebanon as Strikes Hit Iran Nuclear Site and Humanitarian Crisis Deepens ————————— Escalating conflict linked to the war involving Iran and Israeli-U.S. military operations has left more than 1,000 people dead and 2,584…

Pakistan Ranks First on Global Terrorism Index 2026 as Violence Surges ———————————– Pakistan has ranked first in the Global Terrorism Index 2026, becoming the country most affected by terrorism worldwide, according to a report released on March 21 cited by…

Aftermath of Kabul Strike: Families Mourn and Search for Loved Ones Amid Mass Graves on Eid —————————————- Families in Kabul spent Eid al-Fitr searching for missing relatives and mourning the dead after a devastating airstrike on a rehabilitation centre left…

Shia Muslims Mark Eid al-Fitr with Large Gatherings Across Continents —————————————– Shia Muslims across multiple regions worldwide marked Eid al-Fitr with large congregational prayers, reflecting strong religious observance and community cohesion in diverse social and political contexts. In South America,…