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UN says 8.8 million people affected by earthquake in Syria
February 20, 2023
UN says 8.8 million people affected by earthquake in Syria
The devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake near the Turkey-Syria border in the early hours of Monday 6 February 2023 was followed by another one nearly as strong. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and many more have been injured. According…
Large Copy of Noble Quran installed in Bayen al-Haramayen Area
February 20, 2023
Large Copy of Noble Quran installed in Bayen al-Haramayen Area
The Organizing Committee for the activities of the International Exhibition of the Noble Qur’an has installed a large Quran in Bayen al-Haramyen in Holy Karbal. A member of the Preparatory Committee, Professor Muntazer Al-Mansoori, said: “As part of the activities…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif distributes sacrificial meat to needy families
February 20, 2023
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif distributes sacrificial meat to needy families
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, distributed sacrificial meat to the underprivileged families. These charitable and humanitarian activities launched on commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam…
Over two million pilgrims mark al-Mab’ath al-Nabawi in Holy Najaf
February 20, 2023
Over two million pilgrims mark al-Mab’ath al-Nabawi in Holy Najaf
Millions of AhlulBayet followers from Iraq and other countries revived the anniversary of al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi, which marks the anniversary of the start of the Prophet’s Islamic Mission, Sunday in holy Najaf, Iraq. The Imam Ali Holy Shrine announced that more…
Imam Hussein Refectory distributes thousands of food baskets to Syrian earthquake victims
February 20, 2023
Imam Hussein Refectory distributes thousands of food baskets to Syrian earthquake victims
The Imam Hussein Refectory has distributed food baskets to thousands of the Syrian families affected by the recent devastating earthquake that struck both Syria and Turkey and left thousands people dead. The head of Imam Hussein Refectory, Hamza al-Naqeeb, said…
Nearly one thousand volunteers participate in al-Mab’ath al-Nabawi anniversary
February 19, 2023
Nearly one thousand volunteers participate in al-Mab’ath al-Nabawi anniversary
Around one thousand volunteers have participated in the service campaigns organized on the al-Mabeth al-Nabawi held today, Sunday in holy Najaf, Iraq. The head of the Volunteers Unit, Ahmed al-Zurkhani, said that the volunteers came from various service processions and…
Shia Rights Watch condemns Taliban’s attack on journalists in Afghanistan
February 19, 2023
Shia Rights Watch condemns Taliban’s attack on journalists in Afghanistan
The International ‘Shia Rights Watch’ organization expressed its strong condemnation over the oppressive practices of Taliban authorities against journalists, calling on international and regional parties to put pressure on the movement to abide by the promises it made. In a…
India-based Darul-Uloom accused of failing to adress Taliban’s Ban on women’s education
February 19, 2023
India-based Darul-Uloom accused of failing to adress Taliban’s Ban on women’s education
According a report by the Islamabad Telegraph, requests for information on women’s education submitted through the online fatwa portal and email correspondence by Manish Rai, a geopolitical analyst for the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, have not received a response from Darul Uloom,…
At least four killed as Pakistani Taliban militants attack police in Karachi
February 19, 2023
At least four killed as Pakistani Taliban militants attack police in Karachi
Militants launched a deadly suicide attack on the police headquarters of Pakistan’s largest city on Friday, with the sound of gunfire and explosions rocking the heart of Karachi for several hours. Two police officers, a ranger and a civilian were…
Death toll of Turkey-Syria earthquake surpasses 46,000
February 19, 2023
Death toll of Turkey-Syria earthquake surpasses 46,000
Twelve days after a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, more than 46,000 people have died and more than 84,000 buildings have either been severely damaged, need urgent demolition, or collapsed, according to officials. The death toll in Turkey stands…