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Rights Groups Follow Developments in Egypt Ashura Detentions Amid Calls to Protect Freedom of Belief ——————————— Human rights organizations are continuing to monitor the case of several Egyptian citizens who were detained during Ashura commemorations on the 10th of Muharram…

Iraq Intensifies Security, Service Preparations Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage as Millions Begin Journey to Karbala ————————————— The Higher Committee for Million-Visitor Pilgrimages has ordered the immediate implementation of security and service plans designed to ensure the safe movement of pilgrims…

Pakistan Detains 121 Afghan Nationals in Lahore Immigration Operation ————————– Pakistani authorities have detained 121 Afghan nationals during an immigration enforcement operation in Lahore, with 28 later released after officials verified their legal residency documents. The remaining 93 individuals, who…

Syrian Interior Ministry Says ISIS Plot Targeting Sayyida Zaynab Shrine Was Foiled —————————————– Syria’s Interior Ministry has revealed details of investigations into the June 2025 terrorist attack on St. Elias Church in Damascus, saying authorities uncovered a simultaneous ISIS plot…

Iraqi Security Forces Prepare Comprehensive Plans to Ensure Arbaeen Pilgrimage Security ————————————- Iraq’s Deputy Commander of Joint Operations and head of the security committee for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadi, said security authorities have prepared comprehensive plans and…

Indian Shia Personal Law Board Calls for Diplomatic Action to Release Detained Indian Shias Abroad ————————————– The All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has urged the Indian government to take immediate diplomatic steps to secure the release and safe…

Mandaeans in Iraq and Iran Cancel New Year Celebrations in Respect for Muharram and Safar ————————————— The Mandaean community in Iraq and Iran has canceled traditional New Year celebrations to show respect for the Islamic months of Muharram and Safar,…

Misbah al-Hussein (peace be upon him) Charity Institute Launches Free “Hussaini First Responder” Training Course ———————————————— The Development and Training Department of the Misbah al-Hussein (peace be upon him) Cultural and Charitable Institute has announced the opening of registration for…

Volunteer Mawakib Begin Serving Arbaeen Pilgrims Along Routes to Karbala —————————————— Volunteer service groups, known as Mawakib, have begun providing food, accommodation, medical assistance and other services to pilgrims participating in the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage walk to Karbala, as millions…

Arbaeen Service Preparations Intensify in Iraq as Authorities and Holy Shrines Expand Support for Pilgrims ———————————— Preparations for the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage have intensified across Iraq, with service tents, government agencies, security forces, and holy shrines launching comprehensive plans to…