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Bahrain: Detainee beaten for commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ali, peace be upon him
April 26, 2022
Bahrain: Detainee beaten for commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ali, peace be upon him
Human rights sources revealed that the detainee, Muhammad Al-Iskafi, was beaten by prison guards due to the establishment of mourning ceremonies on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib, peace be upon him. A human rights activist, Ibtisam…
Pakistan: Lok Virsa Museum hosts Islamic calligraphy exhibition
April 25, 2022
Pakistan: Lok Virsa Museum hosts Islamic calligraphy exhibition
The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) organized an exhibition of Islamic Calligraphy at the Pakistan National Heritage Museum. Syed Abu Ahmad Akif, Director General, highly appreciated the efforts of Lok Virsa to promote and perpetuate the…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation and Imam Hussein Charity begin distributing Ramadan meals
April 24, 2022
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation and Imam Hussein Charity begin distributing Ramadan meals
The Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation, peace be upon him, for Relief and Development, affiliated with the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, and in cooperation with the Imam Hussein Charity, continues the distribution of 100,000…
Rare Quran collection on display in Riyadh
April 23, 2022
Rare Quran collection on display in Riyadh
To celebrate World Heritage Day that took place on April 18, King Abdulaziz Public Library held an exhibition of rare holy Qur’ans in Riyadh, which showcases Islam and Arab culture’s rich history. The collection consists of 267 Qur’ans, and 20…
Shia Rights Watch: Afghan Shias face genocide
April 23, 2022
Shia Rights Watch: Afghan Shias face genocide
The organization for the defense of Shia rights in the world, Shia Rights Watch, expressed its strong condemnation of the terrorist crime that targeted worshipers in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, stressing that the course of events indicates genocide against…
Shias worldwide mourn the night of attack on Imam Ali, peace be upon him, and revive the Night of Destiny
April 21, 2022
Shias worldwide mourn the night of attack on Imam Ali, peace be upon him, and revive the Night of Destiny
Last night, lovers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, attended mosques, Husseiniyahs and centers to revive the 19th night of the month of Ramadan, or the Night of Destiny, which coincides with the night of attack on the Commander…
Explosion rocks large Shia mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
April 21, 2022
Explosion rocks large Shia mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Afghan media reported that an explosion occurred today, Thursday, in a large Shia mosque in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif. Tolo News confirmed that the explosion targeted the ‘Seh Dokan mosque’, which is located in one of the popular areas…
Robots to help Muslim pilgrims at holy sites in Saudi Arabia
April 20, 2022
Robots to help Muslim pilgrims at holy sites in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has deployed multilingual “Guidance Robots” at the holy mosques during the holy month of Ramadan, to assist and guide pilgrims with Umrah rituals and improve visitor experience. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and…
International Nonviolence Organization condemns the continuing terrorist crimes against Shias in Afghanistan
April 20, 2022
International Nonviolence Organization condemns the continuing terrorist crimes against Shias in Afghanistan
The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, condemned the terrible crime committed by terrorist groups in Afghanistan against Shia children, calling on the international community to take action to stop what is described as genocide against a wide social segment in…
Shia Rights Watch condemns bombings targeting Shia students west of Kabul
April 20, 2022
Shia Rights Watch condemns bombings targeting Shia students west of Kabul
The international Shia organization, Shia Rights Watch, condemned the terrorist bombings that targeted Shia students west of Kabul.The organization stated in a statement, recieved by Shia Waves News Agency, “Terrorist groups continue to prove their wickedness with every painful crime…