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Over half of Syrian population now food insecure, new WFP report reveals
May 7, 2023
Over half of Syrian population now food insecure, new WFP report reveals
The World Food Programme (WFP) said in its report released on Tuesday that more than half of the Syrian population currently lives in hunger due to the 12-year long war and the recent earthquake that worsened the humanitarian circumstances. The…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine discusses designs for expansion project with specialists
May 6, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine discusses designs for expansion project with specialists
Imam Ali Holy Shrine has revealed its plans to expand the Holy Shrine which will include three courtyards surrounding the main shrine to accommodate the growing numbers of pilgrims visiting Imam Ali, peace be upon him. The Holy Shrine held…
Pakistan: Thousands of mourners attend funeral procession of slain Shia teachers
May 6, 2023
Pakistan: Thousands of mourners attend funeral procession of slain Shia teachers
Thousands of mourners on Friday attended the mass funeral of seven Shia teachers who were shot and killed at a school in northwestern Pakistan, drawing nationwide condemnation, officials said. The mourners also rallied against Thursday’s killings. The teachers were shot…
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
May 6, 2023
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
The ‘Shia Rights Watch’ organization has released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims from April 1st to May 1st, 2023. The five-page report has reviewed terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, bombings and acts…
International Nonviolence Organization calls on SCO meeting in India to reduce world violence
May 6, 2023
International Nonviolence Organization calls on SCO meeting in India to reduce world violence
The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) welcomed the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in India, expressing its “hopes that the conference will contribute to limiting the ongoing acts of violence in more than one place…
Afghanistan: Misbah al-Hussein School provides education to 1300 students in Herat
May 6, 2023
Afghanistan: Misbah al-Hussein School provides education to 1300 students in Herat
As the first school in Pashtun Zarghun district of Afghanistan, Misbah Al-Hussein school, affiliated with Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, continues its educational activities to cover children of 12 villages with a population of over 14 thousand people.…
Shawwal 15th marks Martyrdom anniversary of Hamza ibn ‘Abdul-Muttalib
May 6, 2023
Shawwal 15th marks Martyrdom anniversary of Hamza ibn ‘Abdul-Muttalib
The 15th of Shawwal marks the martyrdom anniversary of Hamza Seyyed al-Shuhada, peace be upon him, one of the fiercest defenders of the Messenger of God, peace be upon him and his pure family. Hamza ibn ‘Abdul-Muttalib, nicknamed Asad-ullah or…
United Nations says it will not leave Afghanistan
May 6, 2023
United Nations says it will not leave Afghanistan
The United Nations announced in a statement that it will remain in Afghanistan to fulfill its commitments of helping people in need. Earlier, the United Nations had stated in response to the Taliban’s decision to ban female employees from working…
Six Pakistani Soldiers Killed in terrorist attack
May 5, 2023
Six Pakistani Soldiers Killed in terrorist attack
The Army reports that militants killed 6 Pakistani soldiers in the North-Western tribal district bordering Afghanistan. No militant group has taken immediate responsibility, however, this comes shortly after Pakistan declared a new offensive against militants following a resurgence of attacks,…
May marks International Muslim History Month
May 5, 2023
May marks International Muslim History Month
The international Muslim history Month kicked off on Monday 1st May, this serves as an opportunity to appreciate and learn about the contributions of Muslims throughout history. IMHM, is currently marking its third year, and is a month-long celebration of…