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UN describes post-quake situation in Syria as catastrophic and disastrous
February 28, 2023
UN describes post-quake situation in Syria as catastrophic and disastrous
The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program, David Beasley, described the situation in Syria as “a disaster on top of a disaster,” after the devastating earthquake left thousands of people dead and destroyed homes and building. Beasley…
Karbala Health Department meets to discuss emergency services for Sha’aban Pilgrimage
February 28, 2023
Karbala Health Department meets to discuss emergency services for Sha’aban Pilgrimage
The Health Department of holy Karbala has held a meeting to discuss its emergency plan for the upcoming Mid-Sha’aban Massive Pilgrimage. Director of the Department, Sabah Al-Moussawi said in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, “Hospital managers must prepare…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif carries out charitable activities
February 28, 2023
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif carries out charitable activities
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, distributed large quantities of winter clothes to dozens of students of religious sciences and orphaned children. The office said…
1,000-year-old Shia mosque in Cairo reopens after renovations
February 28, 2023
1,000-year-old Shia mosque in Cairo reopens after renovations
A 1000-year-old Shiite mosque in the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo has reopened following extensive renovations that took more than five years to complete, MENA website reported. Work on the Al Ḥakim bi Amr Allah mosque began in 2017…
Iraq: 17 terrorists killed in military operation in Anbar province
February 27, 2023
Iraq: 17 terrorists killed in military operation in Anbar province
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, Major General Yahya Rasoul, announced the killing of 17 terrorists, including a prominent leader in Anbar province. In a statement received by the Shia Waves Agency, Rasool said, “The Anti-Terrorism…
Distribution of 313 strands of hand-crafted narcissus flower in Bayn al-Haramayn
February 27, 2023
Distribution of 313 strands of hand-crafted narcissus flower in Bayn al-Haramayn
During the immediate period leading to the birth of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance), 313 strands of hand-crafted narcissus flower were distributed in Bayn al-Haramayn by servants of Imam Hussein Media Group. On Saturday 25th, third of Sha’aban,…
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies meets delegation of the blind in Najaf
February 27, 2023
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies meets delegation of the blind in Najaf
The representative of the blind community in Holy Najaf, Mr. Haider al-Kaabi and Mr. Amir al-Mousawi, have visited the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies, affiliated to Grand Ayatollah Shirazi. The Center’s director, Mr. Hussein Al-Shibli, received the delegation. The…
At least 60 migrants including newborn dead after boat falls apart off coast of Italy
February 26, 2023
At least 60 migrants including newborn dead after boat falls apart off coast of Italy
At least 60 migrants have been killed after the vessel carrying them sunk off the coast of Italy. The Italian coast guard spotted about 30 bodies after a migrant boat broke apart in rough seas off the southern coast of…
Opening of 17th edition of Karbala International Book Fair
February 26, 2023
Opening of 17th edition of Karbala International Book Fair
The activities of the 17th edition of the Karbala International Book Fair, which is held by the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine on the area between the Two Holy Shrines, have been launched. The head of the Book Fair, Gaith al-Dabbag…
Iraq: Minister of Interior holds security conference ahead of Mid-Sha’aban Pilgrimage
February 26, 2023
Iraq: Minister of Interior holds security conference ahead of Mid-Sha’aban Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, headed a high-level security delegation to visit Holy Karbala to supervise preparations for the coming Mid-Sha’aban Pilgrimage. Al-Shammari and Karbala’s Governor held a meeting to discuss plans and readiness to secure the…