Shia World Institutions
UK-based Imam Hussein Charity reiterates its commitment to assist disadvantaged families worldwide
October 16, 2023
UK-based Imam Hussein Charity reiterates its commitment to assist disadvantaged families worldwide
Imam Hussein Charity (IHC), a Shia humanitarian center based in the UK, reiterated its commitment to offer its humanitarian services to poor and needy families around the world, especially in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen and Iran. The charity’s managers say that…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues regular sessions on its ‘Holy Karbala Vision’ project
October 15, 2023
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues regular sessions on its ‘Holy Karbala Vision’ project
The Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has reiterated commitment to complete its project ‘Holy Karbala Vision 2030: 50 Million Pilgrims during Holy Arbaeen’ which aims at introducing a comprehensive study of the infrastructure of Holy Karbala.…
Special wheelchair allows users to stand, climb stairs
October 8, 2023
Special wheelchair allows users to stand, climb stairs
A team of scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), led by Dr. Chan-hoon Park, have designed and developed a special powered wheelchair that addresses the major problems regular products cause for people with walking disability. The…
New academic year begins at Karbala-based Mohaghegh Karaki Seminary
October 2, 2023
New academic year begins at Karbala-based Mohaghegh Karaki Seminary
Allamah Mohagheg Karaki Seminary, one of the scholarly centers affiliated to the Karbala Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, announced the beginning of its new academic year courses. These lessons started from Rabi al-Awwal 1445 AH in…
“Who is Hussein” charity launches worldwide blood drive
October 1, 2023
“Who is Hussein” charity launches worldwide blood drive
In celebration of the blessed birth anniversary of the Honorable Prophet and his grandson Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq, peace be upon them all, the “Who is Hussein” philanthropic organization has launched a blood donation campaign through its global teams. The organization…
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…