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Defying high prices, pilgrims from round the world embark on Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
June 27, 2023
Defying high prices, pilgrims from round the world embark on Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
Over 2 million haj pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2023 pilgrimage season in Mecca and Medina. Despite the global economic conditions and higher prices for haj services, the number of pilgrims continues to rise. Saudi authorities reported that…
Saudi arrests Bahraini Shia cleric during Hajj rituals
June 25, 2023
Saudi arrests Bahraini Shia cleric during Hajj rituals
A Bahraini Shiite cleric, Sheikh Jamil Al-Baqari, was arrested by Saudi security agents during the Hajj rituals this year, television network reported. The report indicates that the cleric of the Bahraini caravan was arrested because he recited the prayer for…
Saudi authorities execute Shia man on accusations of joining anti-government protests
June 20, 2023
Saudi authorities execute Shia man on accusations of joining anti-government protests
The Saudi authorities have executed a Shia young man on accusations of taking part in anti-government protests, as part of its series of executions against the followers of AhlulBayet, peace be upon them. Informed sources and Saudi activists said that…
Shirazi Hajj delegation begins its religious, cultural activities in Holy Medina
June 13, 2023
Shirazi Hajj delegation begins its religious, cultural activities in Holy Medina
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…
Hajj delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s office arrive in holy Madina
June 12, 2023
Hajj delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s office arrive in holy Madina
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…
Saudi builds wall depriving women from viewing Baqi cemetery
June 10, 2023
Saudi builds wall depriving women from viewing Baqi cemetery
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…
Saudi Arabia executes three young Shia activists
June 5, 2023
Saudi Arabia executes three young Shia activists
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…
Saudi specialized Criminal Court sentences woman activist for 30 years over Twitter posts
June 4, 2023
Saudi specialized Criminal Court sentences woman activist for 30 years over Twitter posts
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…
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations worldwide
June 1, 2023
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations worldwide
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…
Amid rising death penalty cases, Saudi Arabia executes two Shia Bahrainis accused of terrorism
May 30, 2023
Amid rising death penalty cases, Saudi Arabia executes two Shia Bahrainis accused of terrorism
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…