Madagascar
22 Somalis Killed in Boat Capsizing Off Madagascar Coast
November 25, 2024
22 Somalis Killed in Boat Capsizing Off Madagascar Coast
In a tragic incident off the coast of Madagascar, two boats carrying Somali migrants capsized, resulting in the deaths of 22 individuals, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The boats, which were transporting a total of 70 passengers, faced difficulties in the…
Madagascar-based Ahlulbayt Centre commemorates Al-Muhsiniya Mouring Days
September 9, 2024
Madagascar-based Ahlulbayt Centre commemorates Al-Muhsiniya Mouring Days
The Ahlulbayt Centere in Mahajanga, Madagascar, one of the centres affiliated to the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, commemorated the Muhsiniya Mourning Days by holding a large mourning gathering. In a statement to Shia Waves Agency, Hujjat al-Islam Sheikh Muhammad…
Shias in Madagascar continue to hold Husseini mourning ceremonies
August 20, 2024
Shias in Madagascar continue to hold Husseini mourning ceremonies
Followers of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, continue to hold Husseini mourning ceremonies in the city of Mahajanga, Madagascar, in commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. These ceremonies coincide with…
Madagascar-based Ahlul-Bayt Centre holds Muharram-Welcoming ceremony
July 11, 2024
Madagascar-based Ahlul-Bayt Centre holds Muharram-Welcoming ceremony
The Ahlul-Bayt Centre, one of the religious organizations affiliated to Grand Ayatullah Shirazi located in the city of Mahajanga in Madagascar, held a ceremony attended by faithful followers of Ahlul-Bayt, peace be upon them, to welcome the holy month of…
Madagascar-based Shirazi office organizes educational, entertaining trip for young Shias
April 26, 2024
Madagascar-based Shirazi office organizes educational, entertaining trip for young Shias
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, has organized an educational and entertaining trip for a number of Shia young men. This activity was carried out as an…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi inaugurates new Hussainiya in Majunga, Madagascar
April 22, 2024
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi inaugurates new Hussainiya in Majunga, Madagascar
Shia followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, celebrated the opening of Sultan al-Mu’allifeen Hussainiya. This Husseiniya was constructed by efforts from the Shirazi Religious Authority, affirming the role of Hussainiyas in spreading…
Madagascar: Death toll from Cyclone Gamane climbs to 18
March 31, 2024
Madagascar: Death toll from Cyclone Gamane climbs to 18
As of Saturday, Cyclone Gamane in Madagascar has resulted in 18 deaths, with nearly 50,000 people affected in 13 districts, Anadolu Agency reported. According to Madagascar’s National Bureau of Risk and Disaster Management, 8,958 houses were flooded and 2,013 buildings…
Eleven dead, thousands affected as powerful cyclone strikes Madagascar
March 29, 2024
Eleven dead, thousands affected as powerful cyclone strikes Madagascar
Cyclone Gamane struck northern Madagascar, causing at least 11 deaths and extensive destruction to homes, Al Jazeera reported. The storm changed course and hit the island’s Vohemar district, leading to flooding, collapsed houses, and fallen trees, the article added. The…
Madagascar: Shia Muslims launch Arabeen Walk in solidarity with pilgrims heading towards Holy Karbala
August 21, 2023
Madagascar: Shia Muslims launch Arabeen Walk in solidarity with pilgrims heading towards Holy Karbala
The Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Madagascar launched a march in solidarity with the pilgrims who are now walking towards the holy shrine of the Master of Martyrs, peace be upon him. According to the director…
Madagascar: Students of religious sciences commemorate Eid-ul-Ghadir, birth of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
July 12, 2023
Madagascar: Students of religious sciences commemorate Eid-ul-Ghadir, birth of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
In commemoration of the Greatest Eid-ul-Ghadir, Shirazi-affiliated centers in Majunga, Madagascar organized a march to mark this blessed occasion and to renew the pledge of allegiance to the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him. The director of the…