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Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation distributes food rations to needy families in Holy Karbala
March 9, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation distributes food rations to needy families in Holy Karbala
Coinciding with the anniversary of the birth of Imam al-Mahdi, may Allah Hasten his honorable reappearance, the Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, affiliated to the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, distributed food baskets, school bags and stationery, to…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces success of plans laid for Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
March 9, 2023
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces success of plans laid for Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced yesterday, Wednesday, the success of its plans laid for the commemoration of Mid-Sha’ban Night, which marks the blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi, may Allah hasten his honorable reappearance. In a statement received by Shia Waves…
Over two million pilgrims mark Mid-Sha’aban Night
March 8, 2023
Over two million pilgrims mark Mid-Sha’aban Night
The Shia followers have celebrated the blessed Mid-Sha’aban Night in Holy Karbala, amid tight security and health plans. According to the Media Department of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, more than two million pilgrims revived this blessed occasion to mark the…
Saudi Arabia reveals people unable to perform Hajj for this year
March 8, 2023
Saudi Arabia reveals people unable to perform Hajj for this year
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the Kingdom is ready to receive two million pilgrims during the Hajj season for the current year 1444 AH, corresponding to 2023. According to Arab media outlets, the groups that are…
Afghanistan universities reopen but women still barred by Taliban
March 8, 2023
Afghanistan universities reopen but women still barred by Taliban
Male students have trickled back to their classes after universities reopened in Afghanistan following a winter break, but women remain barred by the ruling Taliban. The university ban is one of several restrictions imposed on women since the Taliban stormed…
Syria: Zainabiyah Hawza dispatches relief aid to earthquake-affected families
March 8, 2023
Syria: Zainabiyah Hawza dispatches relief aid to earthquake-affected families
The Shelter Center in Baalbeh – Syria, expressed on behalf of all the people affected by the earthquake in the Syrian cities of Kafriya and Al-Foua, its thanks and appreciation for the aid campaign provided by the Zainabiyah Hawza (Seminary)…
Millions of loyal pilgrims of AhlulBayt revive Mid-Sha’aban Night in Holy Karbala
March 8, 2023
Millions of loyal pilgrims of AhlulBayt revive Mid-Sha’aban Night in Holy Karbala
Millions of Shia followers of Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, have commemorated the birth of Imam al-Mahdi, may God Almighty hasten his honorable reappearance, on the night of Mid-Shaban, at the shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abi…
Iraq: 13 civilians martyred or sustained injuries in terrorist attack in Diyala province
March 7, 2023
Iraq: 13 civilians martyred or sustained injuries in terrorist attack in Diyala province
An Iraqi security source revealed that 13 people were martyred and wounded in an attack on north-eastern Diyala province. “An explosive device exploded, followed by shooting at houses in the village of Al-Haziniyah in Al-Muqdadiya district, northeast of Diyala province,”…
Bahrain: Rights Groups confirm over 14 thousand arbitrary arrests since 2011
March 7, 2023
Bahrain: Rights Groups confirm over 14 thousand arbitrary arrests since 2011
Human rights organizations have confirmed that many political rights are missing in Bahrain, in addition to widespread violations that undermine political and human rights activities, such as banning political gatherings, pursuing political activists, and political ostracism. In a report published…
Shirazi-affiliated AhlulBayet Foundation holds media course in Holy Qom
March 7, 2023
Shirazi-affiliated AhlulBayet Foundation holds media course in Holy Qom
The Ahl al-Bayt cultural and charitable Foundation in Basra city, Iraq, concluded its media course, which it held in cooperation with the Press House, held in holy Qom for three consecutive days. The director of the foundation, His Eminence Sheikh…