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Sun passes directly overhead Holy Kaaba in phenomenon called “solar zenith”
The sun passed directly overhead the Holy Kaaba yesterday, Monday, in a…
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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi to deliver his annual speech on Imam Hussein’s martyrdom anniversary
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, will deliver…
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Grand Ayatolla Bashir al-Najafi: Cutting off water flow by Turkey is an affront to humanity
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi has emphasized that he is closely monitoring…
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Substances used in lithium-ion batteries pose threat to environment, research says
According to recent research, the use of toxic PFAS chemicals in lithium-ion…
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Finnish Parliament approves bill blocking asylum seekers crossing from Russia
Finland’s parliament has approved a controversial bill that empowers border guards to…
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Thousands of Ahlulbayt followers participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
In commemoration of Holy Ashura, thousands of Ahlulbayt followers took part today…
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Iraqi Authorities Uncover Mass Grave of 139 Likely IS Victims
Iraqi authorities have uncovered the remains of 139 people in a mass…
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Afghanistan: Taliban Impose Strict Limits on Muharram Observances in Farah, Ghazni
The residents of Farah and Ghazni provinces in Afghanistan report empty streets…
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Jammu and Kashmir Allows Muharram-8 Procession After 34 Years
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to allow the Muharram-8 procession…
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Shirazi-affiliated centres in Afghanistan host Husseini mourning gatherings
The Shirazi-affiliated centres in Afghanistan continue to observe the sacred rituals and…
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Holy flag of Imam Hussain raised at 17,500ft in Kargil, Kashmir
In commemoration of Holy Ashura, the Holy Flag of Imam Hussain, peace…
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Imam Hussein Holy Shrine Preparing for Ashura Rituals
As the Day of Ashura approaches, Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Karbala…
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Tazieh Performance Commemorating Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom Held in Budapest
For the first time, a tazieh performance on the martyrdom of Imam…
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Pakistani Religious Scholars Call for Interfaith Harmony During Muharram
In a bid to promote religious tolerance and prevent sectarian violence, Pakistani…
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PR Officer of Shia Satellite Networks and Radios Union Promotes Husseini Rituals
The public relations officer of the Union of Shia Satellite Networks and…
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Pakistan: Deadly Blast Hits FC Vehicle in Quetta, Killing 1
A Frontier Corps (FC) driver was killed in a roadside bomb blast…
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Amnesty International Accuses Taliban of Gross Human Rights Abuses amid Aggressive Crackdown on Muharram Observances
Amnesty International issued a strong condemnation of the Taliban’s human rights record…
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Scientists Enter New Era for Search for Alien Civilizations
After decades of failed attempts to find evidence of intelligent alien life,…
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Iraq: Senior army officer, 3 soldiers martyred during clashes with ISIS
An Iraqi army officer and three soldiers were martyred with four others…
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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes need to learn virtues of patience from Imam Hussein
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has stressed…
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SRW expresses deep regret over negative procedures towards Shia Hussainiyas in Arab countries
Shia Rights Watch (SRW), an independent pro-Shia rights organization, has expressed deep…
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Kuwaiti authorities detain former Shia MP over criticizing Muharram measures
The Kuwaiti Public Prosecutor’s Office decided to imprison former member of the…
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Italy bans use of smartphones in schools to enhance writing skills
The Italian government has issued a decision to ban mobile phones inside…
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Shia community in Finland commemorates Ashura rituals
Shia community in Finland has begun reviving the Husseini mourning rituals in…
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British Ambassador to Iraq expresses pride over visiting Holy Najaf
The British Ambassador to Iraq, Stephen Hickey, expressed his happiness and pride…
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Shirazi-affilaited centres hold Majalis to commemorate painful tragedy of Karbala
The World Imam Shirazi Centre, one of the centres affiliated to office…
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UN Chief Calls for “Dramatic Shift” to Address Global Education Crisis
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of a global education crisis…
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Alarming Crisis in the DRC: Over 1M Children Face Acute Malnutrition
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the worsening…
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Nepal: Over 60 people missing after two buses swept into river
In a tragic incident in Nepal, two buses carrying over 60 people…
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Afghan Shia protesters march in response to Taliban Muharram restrictions
In the western Afghan city of Herat, groups of Shia protesters have…