India
Shias and Buddhists in Indian state of Ladakh demand the state be declared independent
November 3, 2022
Shias and Buddhists in Indian state of Ladakh demand the state be declared independent
Hundreds of Shia Muslims and Buddhist citizens, in the capital of the Indian state of Ladakh (Leh), participated in popular protests, calling for the state to be declared an independent territory from Jammu and Kashmir. Today, Thursday, the Indian newspaper…
25 houses demolished in Delhi’s Muslim locality, Muslim women allege police brutality
October 30, 2022
25 houses demolished in Delhi’s Muslim locality, Muslim women allege police brutality
A fact finding team said that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) along with large number of police force demolished over two dozen houses without any prior notice in south west Delhi’s Kharak Riwara Satbari area, a predominantly Muslim locality. A…
The Indian Shia Scholars Council demands the reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi and rejects the visit of the Saudi Crown Prince to the country
October 30, 2022
The Indian Shia Scholars Council demands the reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi and rejects the visit of the Saudi Crown Prince to the country
Today, Sunday, the Secretary-General of the Shia Scholars Council in India, Mr. Yasoub Abbas, announced the council’s rejection of the upcoming visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the country, due to the Kingdom’s continued violations of the…
Dozens of Indian pilgrims head to Iraq to visit the Holy Shrines and pray for the safety of the Shias
October 27, 2022
Dozens of Indian pilgrims head to Iraq to visit the Holy Shrines and pray for the safety of the Shias
The newspaper (Pal Pal India) said today, Thursday, that dozens of Indian pilgrims will go to visit the Holy Shrines in Iraq, in order to pray to the Almighty God to protect Muslims, Shias and the country. According to what…
Indian authorities demolish 40 houses of Muslims in Delhi, ill-treat several women
October 26, 2022
Indian authorities demolish 40 houses of Muslims in Delhi, ill-treat several women
The Indian authorities, with the support of the ruling Hindu party, demolished 40 houses of Muslim families in the village of Khadak Rewara in the political capital, Delhi, which sparked the anger of the people because of these arbitrary measures.…
Ahlulbayt followers in Kashmir participate in funeral of prominent Shia Sheikh
October 26, 2022
Ahlulbayt followers in Kashmir participate in funeral of prominent Shia Sheikh
Shias of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) in Kashmir, yesterday Tuesday, bid farewell to the late Shia leader Sheikh Abbas Ansari, in a solemn funeral in which the participants, men and women, shed tears at his painful death. In…
First semester exams start at the Scientific Seminary of Abu Talib (peace be upon him) in Lucknow, India
October 25, 2022
First semester exams start at the Scientific Seminary of Abu Talib (peace be upon him) in Lucknow, India
The Scientific Seminary of Abu Talib (peace be upon him), affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Lucknow, India, started the first semester exams for its current academic year. The exams include all scientific subjects for the academic levels in…
Massive fire damages mosque, house in north Kashmir
October 25, 2022
Massive fire damages mosque, house in north Kashmir
Massive fire damaged a mosque and a residential house in Tarzoo area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district overnight, official sources said on Tuesday. Two firefighters were also injured while dousing the “sky touching” flames, the official sources said.…
Battle of Karbala holds significant position in Hindu and Sikh literature
October 25, 2022
Battle of Karbala holds significant position in Hindu and Sikh literature
The Indian weekly “Outlook India” published a detailed article, in which it shed light on the representation of non-Muslim poets in India of the eternal tragedy of Karbala in their literary works. In its article, translated by Shia Waves News…
Environment courses to be launched at league of Islamic universities’ campuses
October 23, 2022
Environment courses to be launched at league of Islamic universities’ campuses
Environment courses are planned to be launched at the campuses of League of Islamic Universities’ member institutions. The decision was at a climate action summit held in India earlier this week. Based in Cairo, Egypt, the league is an association…