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Egypt: Following presidential decision, Mosques nationwide recite “Prayers upon the Prophet and his pure family”
June 5, 2023
Egypt: Following presidential decision, Mosques nationwide recite “Prayers upon the Prophet and his pure family”
Mosques across Egypt continue to implement the decision of the Egyptian President, FataAbdel Fattah El-Sisi, and the calls of the Ministry of Endowment, for the recitation of prayers and blessings upon the Prophet and his pure family, peace be upon…
Technical and Engineering Department at Imam Hussein Holy Shrine continues construction work of Al-Mukhayem Al-Husseini
June 5, 2023
Technical and Engineering Department at Imam Hussein Holy Shrine continues construction work of Al-Mukhayem Al-Husseini
The Technical and Engineering Department at the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has continued its construction project of Al-Mukhayem Al-Husseini (the Camp of Imam Hussein) in the holy city of Karbala. The head of Al-Mukhayem Al-Husseini Department, Haider Al-Mousawi, said in…
Son of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Shirazi meets officials of Kufa, Sahleh mosques
June 4, 2023
Son of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Shirazi meets officials of Kufa, Sahleh mosques
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Seyyed Jafar Shirazi (may Allah increase his honor), son of the deceased Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Muhammad Shirazi (may Allah bless his soul), traveled with a delegation to Iraq on pilgrimage. During his visit, he met with two…
Extremism in Afghanistan reached alarming level
June 4, 2023
Extremism in Afghanistan reached alarming level
An institution known as the “Afghanistan Religious Intellectuals Society” has expressed concern about the excessive growth of Taliban religious schools. In a statement, this organization said that the Taliban, using internal funds and foreign aid, builds jihadist schools that have…
Saudi specialized Criminal Court sentences woman activist for 30 years over Twitter posts
June 4, 2023
Saudi specialized Criminal Court sentences woman activist for 30 years over Twitter posts
The Suadi Specialized Criminal Court has sentenced the prisoner of conscience, Fatima Al-Showarbi, to 30 years; and banned her from traveling for the same period after she completes her prison term. According to Saudi informed sources, Al-Showarbi was detained in…
Grand Ayatollah Bashir Al-Najafi receives Pakistan’s Federal Minister, calls for facilitating measures for Karbala pilgrims
June 4, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Bashir Al-Najafi receives Pakistan’s Federal Minister, calls for facilitating measures for Karbala pilgrims
The Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafi has on officials in Pakistan to facilitate measures for the Pakistani pilgrims who come to visit the holy shrines of AhlulBayet, peace be upon them, in Iraq. Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafi’s call came during receiving…
Iraqi Security Media Cell announces killing of terrorists in airstrikes in country’s northeast
June 2, 2023
Iraqi Security Media Cell announces killing of terrorists in airstrikes in country’s northeast
Iraq’s Security Media Cell has announced the killing of a number of ISIS terrorists in an air raid on Hamrin mountains in the country’s northeast. The Media Cell said in a statement today Friday June 2, seen by Shia Waves…
Iraq: First Hajj caravan transported to Makkah through Arar border crossing
June 2, 2023
Iraq: First Hajj caravan transported to Makkah through Arar border crossing
The Iraqi General Authority of Customs has announced the transportation of the first caravan of Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia through Arar border crossing. The Authority said, in a statement today Friday, that its employees work on facilitating legal procedures…
Terrorist attacks in Pakistan increased by 73%, a study shows
June 2, 2023
Terrorist attacks in Pakistan increased by 73%, a study shows
The findings of Pakistan’s peace studies show that the number of terrorist attacks in this country has increased significantly during the first 21 months of the Taliban’s rise to power in Afghanistan, compared to the previous period. Dawn newspaper, on…
Beirut-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi rejoices over blessed birth of Imam Al-Ridha
June 2, 2023
Beirut-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi rejoices over blessed birth of Imam Al-Ridha
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in Beirut, Lebanon, has celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Ridha, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent attended the joyous ceremonies and…