Shia World Institutions
Holy Karbala-based Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Foundation distributes bedroom furniture to newly-weds
September 28, 2023
Holy Karbala-based Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Foundation distributes bedroom furniture to newly-weds
The Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Foundation, in the holy city of Karbala, announced today, Thursday, that it had distributed gifts to dozens of the newly-weds to encourage and support them in light of the difficult economic conditions. The president the Foundation,…
Misbah Al-Hussein provides shopping cards to needy families to buy their real needs
September 26, 2023
Misbah Al-Hussein provides shopping cards to needy families to buy their real needs
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has made it possible for needy families to purchase their real necessities from contracted stores by providing them with shopping cards. One of the most important projects of the organization is the “food…
Toronto-based Ja’afari Community Center launches ‘Faith Consulting for Women” service
September 26, 2023
Toronto-based Ja’afari Community Center launches ‘Faith Consulting for Women” service
The Ja’afari Community Center in Toronto, Canada, one of the centers affiliated to the Shia Muslim community, has launched ‘Faith Consultant for Women’ service, with the aim of receiving women’s questions, answering their religious queries, and spreading the knowledge of…
Michigan-based husseiniyas, Islamic centers call for wide participation in Ashura rituals
July 23, 2023
Michigan-based husseiniyas, Islamic centers call for wide participation in Ashura rituals
The presidents and managers of husseiniyas and Islamic centers in the US state of Michigan, have urged the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to actively participate in the Husseini ceremonies to recall the tragic battle of al-Taff. The…
Shia Rights Watch calls on Shia mourners to take preventive measures against terrorist attacks
July 23, 2023
Shia Rights Watch calls on Shia mourners to take preventive measures against terrorist attacks
The Shia Rights Watch (SRW), a non-profit organization that defends Shia rights around the world, called today Sunday on the organizers of the Husseini rituals and ceremonies across the world to take preventive measures to avoid being targeted by terrorist…
Shia Rights Watch calls on Saudi authorities to stop anti-Shia violations
July 16, 2023
Shia Rights Watch calls on Saudi authorities to stop anti-Shia violations
The Shia Rights Watch (SRW), a non-profit NGO that defends the rights of Shias around the world, has called on the Saudi authorities to stop their new harassment campaign which they launched to target Shia citizens as the month of…
Karbala-based Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Foundation distributes financial aids to orphan families
July 4, 2023
Karbala-based Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Foundation distributes financial aids to orphan families
As part of celebrating the Great Eid of Allah Almighty – Eid-ul-Ghadir, the Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Foundation in Holy Karbala has carried out a philanthropic work to assist hundreds of orphan families. The director of the Foundation, Sheikh Ali Al-Mujahid,…
Misbah Al-Hussein launches water supply project in deprived areas of Afghanistan
June 25, 2023
Misbah Al-Hussein launches water supply project in deprived areas of Afghanistan
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation held an inauguration ceremony for its project to supply water to deprived areas of Afghanistan. The project involved drilling and equipping a deep well, building a tank, supplying electricity and a transmission line to the water supply…
Free Muslim Organization releases message on Int’l Day for Countering Hate Speech
June 19, 2023
Free Muslim Organization releases message on Int’l Day for Countering Hate Speech
On the International Day for Countering Hate Speech — which marked on June 18th — the International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) has called on the international community and the world leaders to be united to address hate speech, which is…
Consuming apples, berries and tea prevents old-age memory loss, new discovery says
June 1, 2023
Consuming apples, berries and tea prevents old-age memory loss, new discovery says
Researchers say that consumption of tea, apples and berries can prevent memory loss associated with aging. The findings of this new study reveals that 71-year-old people with high flavanol consumption have better memory function. Accordingly, consuming a supplement of 500mg…