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Arbaeen pilgrims continue their march towards the holy city of Karbala
September 27, 2020
Arbaeen pilgrims continue their march towards the holy city of Karbala
The pilgrims that set out from the farthest border point in southern Iraq are continuing their march towards the holy city of Karbala to participate in the commemoration of Arbaeen.Despite the outbreak of Covid-19, the high heat of the sun…
Human rights organization expresses discontent over continued violations against Yemeni people
September 26, 2020
Human rights organization expresses discontent over continued violations against Yemeni people
Americans for Democracy and Human Rights’ Organization in Bahrain expressed its discontent over the ongoing systematic violations of the rights of the Yemeni people resulting from the ongoing war, exacerbated by the effects of the illegal blockade imposed by the…
Iraqi parliament calls on government to allow foreign visitors to participate in Al-Arbeen Pilgrimage
September 26, 2020
Iraqi parliament calls on government to allow foreign visitors to participate in Al-Arbeen Pilgrimage
The head of the parliamentary committee of endowment and religious affairs, Hussein al-Yassari, issued an official statement in which he demanded the government and the prime minister to allow foreign visitors to participate in the pilgrimage of the martyrdom of…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister comments on publishing offensive cartoons of the Prophet
September 26, 2020
Pakistan’s Prime Minister comments on publishing offensive cartoons of the Prophet
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan, criticized the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo for republishing offensive cartoons of the holy prophet, calling its action an abuse of freedom of expression.In his address to the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly, which…
More than 16,000 Yemenis killed and more than 26,000 others wounded during five years
September 24, 2020
More than 16,000 Yemenis killed and more than 26,000 others wounded during five years
A report by the Yemeni Ministry of Human Rights in Sana’a stated that 16,771 civilians were killed and another 26,359 civilians wounded, from March 2015 to August 2020.The report stated that “the Saudi coalition killed 3,747 children, and wounded 4000,…
More than 1970 service tents take part in serving the Arbaeen pilgrims in Basra
September 24, 2020
More than 1970 service tents take part in serving the Arbaeen pilgrims in Basra
The Husseini Service Tents Body in Basra, affiliated to the Husseini Rituals and Processions Department of the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas, peace be upon them, announced that the number of service tents providing free services to Arbaeen…
Crowds walking from the far south of Iraq to participate in Arbaeen reach Dhi Qar province
September 24, 2020
Crowds walking from the far south of Iraq to participate in Arbaeen reach Dhi Qar province
Crowds of believers are continuing their walk on foot to participate in the Arbaeen Pilgrimage.A Shiawaves correspondent said that the pilgrims have reached the borders of Dhi Qar province, heading towards the holy city of Karbala to participate Arbaeen.He added…
Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage from Oct. 4
September 23, 2020
Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage from Oct. 4
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages, while taking the necessary precautions.The Ministry of Interior said the decision was made after assessing the developments of the coronavirus and in response to…
Mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein continue during the month of Safar at the house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s son in Kuwait
September 23, 2020
Mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein continue during the month of Safar at the house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s son in Kuwait
Mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, continue during the month of Safar at the house of the son of Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmad al-Shirazi, in Kuwait.The ceremonies are held on the occasion of…
Banquet in honor of Sayyeda Ruqayya in Bein al-Haramein
September 23, 2020
Banquet in honor of Sayyeda Ruqayya in Bein al-Haramein
As a special mourning ritual, the largest banquet in honor of Sayyeda Ruqayya, peace be upon her, was organized last night in Bein al-Haramein.The mourning ritual, which is held for the seventh year in a row, was initiated under the…