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Shia activist sentenced to year in prison over charges of inciting hatred against the regime on social media
Islam World
February 25, 2019
Shia activist sentenced to year in prison over charges of inciting hatred against the regime on social media
The fifth Minor Criminal Court in Bahrain sentenced a Shia activist to one year in prison after he was accused of sending…
Annaba Institute discusses “Challenges Ahead of Iraq’s Government”
Religious Authority
February 25, 2019
Annaba Institute discusses “Challenges Ahead of Iraq’s Government”
Annaba Cultural and Media Institute, dependent to the Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in holy Karbala held a conference in…
President of House of Fatwa in Australia arrives in Karbala
Holy Shrines
February 25, 2019
President of House of Fatwa in Australia arrives in Karbala
The Imam Hussein Shrine has welcomed a delegation headed by the Secretary-General of the House of Fatwa and president of…
Imam Hussein banner to be raised in Pakistan soon
Islam World
February 25, 2019
Imam Hussein banner to be raised in Pakistan soon
The preparatory committee of Neseem Karbala Sixth International Festival has announced the completion of the preparations to hold the festival…
Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims exempted from paying departure tax
Islam World
February 24, 2019
Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims exempted from paying departure tax
Iranian lawmakers exempted nationals leaving the country for Arbaeen pilgrimage in summer from paying departure tax. Iranian lawmakers exempted…
Engraved Quran copy fetches 77bln Rials at Tehran auction
Islam World
February 24, 2019
Engraved Quran copy fetches 77bln Rials at Tehran auction
An engraved copy of the Holy Quran was the most expensive item sold in the 3rd Baran Auction in Tehran.…
Dallas Billboard Campaign aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam, Hijab
World
February 24, 2019
Dallas Billboard Campaign aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam, Hijab
Ruman Sadiq says the current political climate in the US has led to misperceptions of Muslim women. Ruman Sadiq…
Japan builds more Muslim prayer rooms
World
February 24, 2019
Japan builds more Muslim prayer rooms
With an increase in Muslim visitors to Japan, more prayer rooms are being installed in commercial facilities across the country,…
Urdu-language Imam Hussein TV4 broadcast begins on Pax TV / Rocco
Shia Medias
February 24, 2019
Urdu-language Imam Hussein TV4 broadcast begins on Pax TV / Rocco
The Urdu-speaking channel, Imam Hussein TV4, has launched its broadcast on Pax TV / Rocko. The Urdu-speaking channel, Imam…
Taliban IED planter arrested in Herat province
Islam World
February 23, 2019
Taliban IED planter arrested in Herat province
A Taliban militant who was planting Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was arrested during an operation of the Afghan security forces…