Religious Authority

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Walks Barefoot in Holy Qom to Mark Ashura ……………… The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, led a deeply symbolic Ashura procession yesterday in Qom, walking barefoot and without a cloak to commemorate the…

London-Based Al-Rasul Al-Azam Hussainiya Launches Ashura Mourning Ceremonies …………………. As the Islamic month of Muharram begins, the Al-Rasul Al-Azam Hussainiya in London has launched its annual Ashura commemorations with a symbolic and moving flag-raising ceremony, marking the start of mourning…

Muslim world commemorates passing anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Taqi al-Shirazi Religious and academic circles across the Muslim world are observing the anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Taqi al-Shirazi’s passing, the seminal figure behind Iraq’s 1920 Revolution against British occupation.…

Kufa Mosque begins commemoration of Muslim ibn Aqil’s martyrdom with mourning rituals The Grand Mosque of Kufa has raised black flags over its domes, marking the start of mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom of Muslim ibn Aqil (peace be…

Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi extends condolences on martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Baqir The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Holy Qom has extended heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (peace be upon…

Türkiye Passes Controversial Bill Vesting Power to Religious Authority for Quran-Content Control ————————————————— Türkiye’s Parliament has approved a controversial bill granting the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) broad authority to review, censor, and confiscate Quran translations, Daily Sabah reported. The…

The Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation for Relief and Development, one of the centres affiliated with the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, announced the completion of all its service projects carried out during this year’s Arbaeen Pilgrimage (1446 AH). The…

As part of their humanitarian and service projects during the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the UK-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC)—in collaboration with the Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala and…

As part of its preparations for the month of Muharram, Al-Misbah Al-Shaaeri House, affiliated with the Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, continues to offer its specialized lectures for young men. These lectures aim to develop and refine students’…

The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that Monday —corresponding to 8 July 2024—marks the first of the holy month of Muharram, 1446 AH. According to a statement published by…