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The Hajj delegation of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has begun its cultural and religious activities in Holy Medina. The correspondent of Shia Waves Agency in Medina said that, “The Hajj delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi has begun its…

The members of the Hajj delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s office traveled to the holy city of Madinah for their annual service to Hajj pilgrims. After arriving in the city, the delegation set up the Hajj Office of the Grand…

Local sources revealed that the officials of the Saudi government have made it impossible for women to perform Ziyarah of the graves of the Imams of Baqi, peace be upon them, by building a wall around the Baqi cemetery. Prior…

The media sources of the Arab world on Sunday, June 4, announced the execution of three young Shiites in the Qatif region of Saudi Arabia. Independent news sources considered these executions as politically motivated and classified them under the title…

The Suadi Specialized Criminal Court has sentenced the prisoner of conscience, Fatima Al-Showarbi, to 30 years; and banned her from traveling for the same period after she completes her prison term. According to Saudi informed sources, Al-Showarbi was detained in…

The International Shia Rights Watch Organization has issued its monthly report for May on the most prominent human rights violations against Shia Muslims around the world. The five-page report included a review of major terrorist attacks, including bombings, as well…

Saudi Arabia has carried out the execution of two Shia Bahraini nationals, Jaafar Sultan and Sadiq Thamer, on charges of plotting “terrorist” operations, according to a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Interior. The executions, carried out last Monday, mark…

Human Rights Watch, HRW, has expressed its strong condemnation over the desecration of the Prophet’s mother, Sayyeda Amina bint Wahab, peace be upon them, in Al-Abwa village in Saudi Arabia. HRW said in a statement received by Shia Waves that…

Saudi authorities have executed three young men from the Shia-populated Qatif region over alleged charges of involvement in sabotage activities. The Saudi Ministry of Interior claimed in a statement on Monday that the death sentences were carried out against Hassan…

Three American Shia pilgrims of Hajj were released after a 12-day detention in Saudi Arabia, and returned safely to their homes, according to a statement by Al Baqee Organization. Sajjad Lakhani, I. Bader, and Dr. Shafeeq Bader were part of…