Religious Authority
Grand Ayatollah Al-Shirazi Extends Condolences Over Al-Kut Mall Tragedy
July 17, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Al-Shirazi Extends Condolences Over Al-Kut Mall Tragedy
The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has issued a heartfelt statement mourning the victims of the devastating fire that engulfed a shopping mall in the city of Al-Kut, resulting in the deaths of dozens of men, women,…
Shia Centers in Australia and Bahrain Commemorate Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
July 16, 2025
Shia Centers in Australia and Bahrain Commemorate Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
Shia Centers in Australia and Bahrain Commemorate Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) ——————————– Commemorative ceremonies for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) are being held in various parts of the world, including Sydney, Australia, and have…
Oxford Hosts Global Conference on Imam Ali’s Enduring Legacy
July 15, 2025
Oxford Hosts Global Conference on Imam Ali’s Enduring Legacy
Oxford Hosts Global Conference on Imam Ali’s Enduring Legacy …………….. The University of Oxford held an international academic conference from July 9 to 11, 2025, exploring the intellectual and cultural heritage of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Walks Barefoot in Holy Qom to Mark Ashura
July 7, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Walks Barefoot in Holy Qom to Mark Ashura
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
June 30, 2025
London-Based Al-Rasul Al-Azam Hussainiya Launches Ashura Mourning Ceremonies
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
June 10, 2025
Muslim world commemorates passing anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Taqi al-Shirazi
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
June 3, 2025
Kufa Mosque begins commemoration of Muslim ibn Aqil’s martyrdom with mourning rituals
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
June 3, 2025
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi extends condolences on martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Baqir
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
June 3, 2025
Türkiye Passes Controversial Bill Vesting Power to Religious Authority for Quran-Content Control
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…
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation concludes its service projects for Holy Arba’een
August 30, 2024
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation concludes its service projects for Holy Arba’een
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…