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Iraq to launch 47th session of Baghdad International Fair next Wednesday

Iraq to launch 47th session of Baghdad International Fair next Wednesday

The Iraqi Ministry of Commerce announced today, Sunday, the launching date of the the activities of the Baghdad International Fair, in its new session. Director General of Planning and Supervision at the Ministry, Talib Hassan Nama, said in a statement…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces readiness to hold 3rd Kawthar Al-Isma Cultural Festival

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces readiness to hold 3rd Kawthar Al-Isma Cultural Festival

The Secretariat-General of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced the completion of all preparations to launch the 3rd Kawthar Al-Isma Cultural Festival, in conjunction with the birth of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, which is scheduled to be held…
Chicago-based Mosque Maryam organizes special event for Muslim youth and family

Chicago-based Mosque Maryam organizes special event for Muslim youth and family

Mosque Maryam in Chicago, Illinois, has organized a day for Muslim youth and family. This is an annual event that provides opportunities for Muslim youth to showcase their talents, achievements, and academic participation. The organizers of this event confirmed that…
Holy Karbala prepares to hold Third International “Kawthar Al-Ismah” Festival

Holy Karbala prepares to hold Third International “Kawthar Al-Ismah” Festival

The holy city of Karbala is preparing to host the third international “Kawthar Al-Ismah” festival, which is being held in honor of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahra, peace be upon her. Ali Kazem Sultan, head of the Festivals and Celebrations Department at…
Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World Conference launched in Istanbul

Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World Conference launched in Istanbul

Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World Conference was launched in Istanbul on Saturday, with the participation of academics and researchers from different countries. The two-day conference is organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities and the ‘Platform’…
Art exhibition in Holy Karbala displays precious manuscripts of Karbalaei scholars from 10th century

Art exhibition in Holy Karbala displays precious manuscripts of Karbalaei scholars from 10th century

The art exhibition of photographed manuscripts, held as part of the Karbala Scientific Heritage Conference, succeeded in revealing hidden scientific manuscripts belonging to a number of scholars and thinkers who lived in the city during the tenth century AH, and…
Malaysia making efforts to attract 3.2 million Muslim tourists this year

Malaysia making efforts to attract 3.2 million Muslim tourists this year

Malaysia has set a target of attracting 3.2 million Muslim tourists by 2023, says Malaysia’s deputy minister of tourism, arts and culture, comparing the figure with last year’s 2.1 million. After the start of the Islamic tourism month in 2023,…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine unveils 800-year-old Mihrab after restoration process

Imam Ali Holy Shrine unveils 800-year-old Mihrab after restoration process

Imam Ali Holy Shrine has unveiled an 800-year-old historical mihrab (Islamic Prayer Niche) after it was restored. The head of the Architectural Heritage Unit at the Holy Shrine, Abdul Hadi Al-Ibrahimi, said that, “The historical mihrab of Al-Ras Al-Sharif Mosque…
Rare Qurans, Shia exegesis books displayed at annual book fair in London

Rare Qurans, Shia exegesis books displayed at annual book fair in London

The British Capital, London, has hosted an annual rare book fair, with more than 100 book display stands, particularly specialized in old books, Qur’an manuscripts and Shia books on Quran exegesis that worth millions of dollars. Media outlets, followed by…
UNESCO warns of 40% of world’s languages at risk of fading

UNESCO warns of 40% of world’s languages at risk of fading

The United Nations Scientific, Cultural and Educational Organization (UNESCO) says that more than 6,700 languages are spoken around the world, but at least 40% of these languages are at risk of being forgotten. On Monday, July 3, UNESCO tweeted that…
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