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Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi to addresses crowd of scholars and preachers ahead of Muharram
Religious Authority
August 25, 2019
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi to addresses crowd of scholars and preachers ahead of Muharram
His Eminence the Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadeq al-Husseini al-Shirazi will address a gathering of scholars and preachers on Monday 24…
Belgium bans traditional halal and kosher slaughter method sparking religious backlash
World
August 24, 2019
Belgium bans traditional halal and kosher slaughter method sparking religious backlash
Traditional methods of halal and kosher animal slaughter will be banned across most of Belgium within months, sparking a backlash…
Europe’s Largest Mosque Launched in Chechnya
World
August 24, 2019
Europe’s Largest Mosque Launched in Chechnya
Authorities in the Russian region of Chechnya on Friday inaugurated the largest mosque in Europe in a ceremony attended by…
US Commission: Banning Shia prisoners from religious books contravenes Bahrain’s obligations
World
August 24, 2019
US Commission: Banning Shia prisoners from religious books contravenes Bahrain’s obligations
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has expressed concern over reports that Bahrain’s government is preventing Shia prisoners from…
Over a dozen Americans become Shia Muslims on occasion of Eid Al-Ghadeer
Islam World
August 24, 2019
Over a dozen Americans become Shia Muslims on occasion of Eid Al-Ghadeer
The Islamic Educational Center of Orange County, California has announced that 14 Americans have embraced the school of Ahlul Bayt…
Prizes and grants awarded to the winners of the third stage draw of the House of Affection Project
NEWS
August 24, 2019
Prizes and grants awarded to the winners of the third stage draw of the House of Affection Project
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development announced the completion of the distribution of prizes and grants to the winners…
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine prepares the black banner of grief to be hoisted atop the holy dome on the eve of Muharram 1
Holy Shrines
August 24, 2019
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine prepares the black banner of grief to be hoisted atop the holy dome on the eve of Muharram 1
The Sewing and Embroidery Unit at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced the completion of the black banner to be hoisted…
Human Rights Watch calls for halting repatriation of Rohingya refugees
World
August 22, 2019
Human Rights Watch calls for halting repatriation of Rohingya refugees
Human Rights Watch has called on Myanmar and Bangladesh to cancel plans to begin the repatriation of 3,454 Rohingya refugees…
Killed and wounded in an exchange of fire in Kashmir
World
August 22, 2019
Killed and wounded in an exchange of fire in Kashmir
One person and a policeman were killed in Indian Kashmir in a shootout between militants and security forces, authorities said…
Syria: Mortar shells and rockets targeting Aleppo al-Zahra’a Neighborhood
World
August 22, 2019
Syria: Mortar shells and rockets targeting Aleppo al-Zahra’a Neighborhood
Armed terrorist groups on Thursday targeted al-Zahraa neighborhood of Aleppo province with shells and rockets. Armed terrorist groups on…