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World Shirazi Foundation releases a message on blessed Eid al-Fitr

World Shirazi Foundation releases a message on blessed Eid al-Fitr

The World Shirazi Foundation has extended its congratulations to the Islamic nation and the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, urging leaders of nations and Islamic peoples to adopt a set of important demands aimed at promoting stability and…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi expresses deep regret over lack of freedom in Islamic countries

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi expresses deep regret over lack of freedom in Islamic countries

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, expressed his deep regret for the lack of freedom in Islamic countries governed by rulers and politicians who claim to belong to the authentic Islam. In a statement published on…
Human Rights Documentation: 40% of Saudi Arabia’s political executions target Qatif 

Human Rights Documentation: 40% of Saudi Arabia’s political executions target Qatif 

A human rights documentation revealed that 40% of the executions carried out by the Saudi authorities on political grounds are in the city of Qatif, described as a “mirror of repression” in the kingdom. The European Saudi Organization for Human…
Intl Non-Violence Organization calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza during Holy Ramadan

Intl Non-Violence Organization calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza during Holy Ramadan

The International Nonviolence Organization (Freemuslim) has called for a humanitarian ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan and for securing food and medicine for the residents of the Gaza Strip. The organization sent a strong message to leaders and rulers…
Human rights organizations call for immediate, unconditional release of women detained in Saudi Arabia

Human rights organizations call for immediate, unconditional release of women detained in Saudi Arabia

Coinciding with the International Women’s Day 2024, 10 human rights organizations emphasized that Saudi Arabia should release all women human rights defenders and activists who are currently detained, as well as lift the travel ban imposed on some of them…
Bahraini government facilitates marriage procedures for Sunni citizens, ignores Shias

Bahraini government facilitates marriage procedures for Sunni citizens, ignores Shias

Criticism has been directed towards the Bahraini government for favoring Sunni Muslims in facilitating marriage procedures while neglecting the Shia community, with media outlets and human rights organizations highlighting this disparity. This criticism came after a large ceremony was held…
Irish Foreign Minister criticises discrimination against Shis, use of death penalty in Bahrain

Irish Foreign Minister criticises discrimination against Shis, use of death penalty in Bahrain

Irish Foreign Minister Michael Martin expressed his country’s concerns about human rights situation in Bahrain, represented by the ongoing discrimination against the Shia majority, and the use of death penalty. In a statement, Martin said that “there are long-standing concerns…
Human Rights Watch condemns Bahraini authorities for detaining activists demanding freedom

Human Rights Watch condemns Bahraini authorities for detaining activists demanding freedom

The international non-governmental organization, Human Rights Watch (HRW), has condemned the wave of arrests that have targeted a large number of Bahraini citizens and opponents; because of their human rights activism and demands for freedom of expression. The rights organization…
SRW calls on Egypt to end sectarian measures against Iraqi students

SRW calls on Egypt to end sectarian measures against Iraqi students

Shia Rights Watch (SRW), an independent organization dedicated to protecting the rights of Shia Muslims around the world, has called on the Egyptian government to limit the racist and sectarian measures that Iraqi students studying in its universities are exposed…
Coinciding with opening Hiraa Cave St., activists call on Saudi government to rebuild Jannatul Baqi Cemetery

Coinciding with opening Hiraa Cave St., activists call on Saudi government to rebuild Jannatul Baqi Cemetery

In conjunction with the Fatimaya mourning days, Saudi Arabia has inaugurated the first section of the Hiraa neighborhood project, which includes the access road to the historic Hiraa Cave; where the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure…
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