India
Indian political leader confirms protection of Shia Wakf Board
January 29, 2023
Indian political leader confirms protection of Shia Wakf Board
The leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Mir Firasat Ali Bagheri, affirmed his protection of the endowment funds of the Shias of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) and the giving of independent authority to the Shia Endowment Council…
Indian newspaper lauds one of oldest and largest Hussainiyas in India
January 27, 2023
Indian newspaper lauds one of oldest and largest Hussainiyas in India
The Indian electronic newspaper “Awaz Voice” published an editorial, in which it lauded one of the oldest and largest Islamic Hussainiyas in India, describing it as an “icon” of national unity among people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds.” The…
Ongoing human rights crisis in Egypt and India must be addressed, Amnesty International says
January 26, 2023
Ongoing human rights crisis in Egypt and India must be addressed, Amnesty International says
The Indian and Egyptian authorities must address the ongoing human rights and impunity crises in the two countries, Amnesty International said today, as India hosts Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the chief guest at its Republic Day celebrations. In…
All of earth’s problems will be solved if cow slaughter is stopped, says Gujarat judge
January 24, 2023
All of earth’s problems will be solved if cow slaughter is stopped, says Gujarat judge
A local court judge in Gujarat has noted in a judgment recently that all of earth’s problems will be solved if cow slaughter is stopped and also mentioned the benefits of its urine and dung. The observations were made in…
Uttar Pradesh awards Shia woman with Reema Memorial Women Achievers Award 2023
January 18, 2023
Uttar Pradesh awards Shia woman with Reema Memorial Women Achievers Award 2023
Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow on Tuesday launched its four-day entrepreneurial fest and organized the Reema memorial Women Achievers Awards 2023, in association with Small Industries Manufacturing Association (SIMA). The Founder & CEO of Sarah Fatima Designs & COO, Sarah…
Bengali state embraces the most ancient Shia mosques, most notably the “Karbala Maniktala” Mosque
January 18, 2023
Bengali state embraces the most ancient Shia mosques, most notably the “Karbala Maniktala” Mosque
The city of Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal bordering Bangladesh, includes an ancient heritage area known as (Karbala), named after the Shia holy city of Karbala in which Imam Hussein, his family and companions (peace be…
Indian artist draws inspiration from Husseini rituals for his international paintings
January 18, 2023
Indian artist draws inspiration from Husseini rituals for his international paintings
The Indian director, poet and artist, Muzaffar Ali, confirmed that the eternal event of Karbala still inspires all creators and artists from around the world, expressing his happiness that his paintings are full of special works about this great incident.…
Historical mosque demolished in India to ‘widen road’
January 17, 2023
Historical mosque demolished in India to ‘widen road’
Activists circulated on social media a video clip documenting the demolition of a large part of the historic “Shahi” mosque by the Indian authorities in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, under the pretext of widening the road. The city police said in…
Honoring students of scientific seminary “Husseini Mission” in India
January 16, 2023
Honoring students of scientific seminary “Husseini Mission” in India
Hujjat al-Islam Syed Ghulam Suroor, Director of the ‘Hosseini Mission’ Seminary in Lucknow, India, honored the students of the institute on Saturday 21 Jumada al-Thani. The “Hosseini Mission” Hawza is one of the scientific centers associated with the office of…
India: Hijab controversy forces Muslim women students in Karnataka to leave public institutions
January 11, 2023
India: Hijab controversy forces Muslim women students in Karnataka to leave public institutions
A recent report published in The Indian Express revealed that there has been a significant shift of Muslim students from government colleges to private pre-university colleges (PUCs) in Udupi district, which was the hotbed of the hijab protests in 2022.…