Religious Authority

Hussainiya in Sayyida Zaynab, Damascus, Celebrates Birth of Imam Ali al-Ridha (peace be upon him) —————————————– The Hussainiya al-Hawza al-Zaynabiya, located in the holy district of Sayyida Zaynab (peace be upon her) in Damascus, Syria, hosted vibrant celebrations marking the…

Grand Ayatollah Sistani Praises Najaf Quran Manuscript Linked to al-Abbas Shrine (peace be upon him) ——————————————— Iraq’s leading religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, has commended a significant Qur’anic manuscript preserved in the holy city of Najaf, highlighting its scholarly…

Dhul Qa’dah 11th marks auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Ali al-Ridha’s (peace be upon him) ————————————— The birth anniversary of Imam Ali al-Ridha (peace be upon him) brings joy to millions, with celebrations in Mashhad, Karbala and Najaf, honoring his…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi office in Basra commemorates birth anniversaries of Imam Reza and Fatima Masuma (peace be upon them both) ———————————————————– The office of the senior religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in Iraq’s Basra province held a…

Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi announces Sunday first of sacred month of Dhu al-Qi’dah —————————————- The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadegh al-Husseini al-Sheirazi, announced that Sunday is the first day of the sacred…

Commemorative Events Held in Karbala, Damascus to Mark Anniversary of Imam al-Sadiq’s Martyrdom ————————- Holy Karbala and Damascus witnessed mourning ceremonies and religious gatherings to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), amid solemn spiritual…

Vatican Defends Pope Leo XIV’s Moral Authority Amid Criticism ———————————- Senior Vatican officials and close associates of the Holy See have issued a firm defense of Pope Leo XIV’s diplomatic and ethical stance following recent public criticisms from Donald Trump.…

People of Karbala Renew Mourning for Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) in Holy Kadhimiya ——————————— The people of Holy Karbala have renewed their profound mourning for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far bin Muhammad al-Sadiq (peace be upon him).…

Shiites Mark Anniversary of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s Martyrdom with Mourning Ceremonies, Renewed Calls Over Baqi Graves ——————————————— Shiite communities commemorated the anniversary of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s martyrdom with mourning rituals across Iraq and beyond, while activists renewed calls to rebuild…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi: Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s Message is “Life Map” for Shiites ——————————— The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi (may God prolong his life), emphasized the importance of reflecting on the message of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq…