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Shia Hazaras face restrictions in Afghanistan
February 15, 2023
Shia Hazaras face restrictions in Afghanistan
Sakhi Shrine in Afghanistan is an extremely important monument for the Shia Hazaras residing in the country. Today, Taliban forced people out of the shrine and closed its door, many fearing the doors are closed forever under Taliban’s government. Taliban…
Italian Ambassador to Iraq visits Holy Shrine of Imam Ali
February 15, 2023
Italian Ambassador to Iraq visits Holy Shrine of Imam Ali
The Italian Ambassador to Iraq, Maurizio Grigante, expressed his happiness on having the honor of visiting the shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Holy Najaf. Department of Public Relations at Imam Ali Holy Shrine stated, “The Italian…
UNICEF: Hundreds of children die as temperatures continue to drop in Afghanistan
February 15, 2023
UNICEF: Hundreds of children die as temperatures continue to drop in Afghanistan
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) stated that due to a combination of the bitterly cold weather this winter and illnesses, hundreds of children have passed away this January, as per its official Twitter account. The tweet brings up that…
1…Large numbers of pilgrims massing in Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Al-Kadhim
February 15, 2023
1…Large numbers of pilgrims massing in Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Al-Kadhim
Record numbers of pilgrims, from various Iraqi provinces, have arrived in holy city of Al-Kadhimiya in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, to commemorate the painful tragedy of the martyrdom of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (peace be upon him). Correspondents of Shia Waves…
Shirazi centers in Turkey rush to provide relief to earthquake victims
February 14, 2023
Shirazi centers in Turkey rush to provide relief to earthquake victims
The death toll for the Turkey/Syria earthquakes has gone past 37,000, Turkish authorities officially say 31,974 people have been killed in the country, whilst more than 5,800 people are dead in Syria. However more than 8,000 people have been pulled…
Pakistan’s top rights group raises ‘alarm’ on religious freedom
February 14, 2023
Pakistan’s top rights group raises ‘alarm’ on religious freedom
A prominent rights group in Pakistan has expressed “considerable alarm” over the state of religious freedom in the country. In its report titled A Breach of Faith: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2021-22 released on Tuesday, the Human Rights…
Hassan al-Rabea’s Extradition Constitutes Grave Violation of International Obligations, HRW says
February 14, 2023
Hassan al-Rabea’s Extradition Constitutes Grave Violation of International Obligations, HRW says
Human Rights Watch issued, Feb. 13th, a joint statement (signed by 23 other organizations) expressing their concerns about Saudi citizen Hassan al-Rabea who faces a death penalty if returned back to Saudi Arabia. “Returning him to Saudi Arabia would be…
Mesbah Al-Hussain Foundation, in cooperation with IHC, distributes firewood to Afghan families
February 14, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussain Foundation, in cooperation with IHC, distributes firewood to Afghan families
In cooperation with the IHC organization (Imam Hussein Charity), the Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, distributed firewood to the poor and needy families…
Iraq: 11 trains, 200 buses allocated to transport honorable pilgrims to Holy Kadhimiya
February 14, 2023
Iraq: 11 trains, 200 buses allocated to transport honorable pilgrims to Holy Kadhimiya
Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation announced that 11 trains and 200 buses began transporting pilgrims to Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kadhim, peace be upon him. Media director of the Ministry of Transport, Hussein Al-Khafaji, said that…
Amid tight security plans, large numbers of AhlulBayet followers continue walking towards holy Kadhimiya
February 14, 2023
Amid tight security plans, large numbers of AhlulBayet followers continue walking towards holy Kadhimiya
Baghdad Operations Command revealed on Sunday the security plans laid for securing and protecting millions of pilgrims coming from different Iraqi provinces as well as Shia followers of AhlulBayet, peace be upon them, from all over the world to commemorate…