Shia World Institutions
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…
Syria-based Zainabiyah Hawza rejoices over blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Ridha
June 1, 2023
Syria-based Zainabiyah Hawza rejoices over blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Ridha
The Shirazi-affiliated Zainabiyah Hawza (Scientific Seminary) in Damascus, Syria organized a joyful celebration on the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Ridha, peace be upon him. The director of the Seminary, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslmeen Sheikh Hassan abdul Hadi Al-Shihristani said…
Florida International University to establish permanent chair in Shi’a Islam studies
June 1, 2023
Florida International University to establish permanent chair in Shi’a Islam studies
Florida International University has announced that it will launch a new program for a focused degree on Shi’a Islam. This was made possible after the Meghji Family Trust made a gift of $1 million to FIU’s Mohsin & Fauzia Jaffer…
New statistics show growing number of Shia mosques in US states
May 31, 2023
New statistics show growing number of Shia mosques in US states
“Prayers Connect” website, a US-based non-profit organization providing services to Muslims across the US, especially on mosques-related statistics, locations and identifying their humanitarian and worship activities. In recent statistics obtained by Shia Waves Agency, the website has documented the number…
Imam Hussein Media Group set to host 8th big gathering of viewers in Canada
May 29, 2023
Imam Hussein Media Group set to host 8th big gathering of viewers in Canada
Imam Hussein Media Group is going to host a large gathering of viewers in Toronto, Canada. The Public Relations Department of the Media group said, in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, “the gathering is scheduled to be held…
Sydney-based Hussainiya of Ale Yasin sends humanitarian aid to needy in Syria
May 28, 2023
Sydney-based Hussainiya of Ale Yasin sends humanitarian aid to needy in Syria
The Charity Committee of Ale Yasin Mosque and Hussainiya, one of the centers affiliated with the Office of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq Shirazi in Sydney, Australia, sacrificed seven sheep in the framework of its charitable activities. This action was carried…
Africa-based Shia centers make new agreements to publish, disseminate AhlulBayt’s teachings
May 28, 2023
Africa-based Shia centers make new agreements to publish, disseminate AhlulBayt’s teachings
Al-Rasool Al-Adham Center, affiliated to the Shia Muslims in Africa, announced today Sunday that it made new agreements with AhlulBayt Center, on publishing and disseminating the knowledge and teachings of AhlulBayet, peace be upon them. In a statement received by…