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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls for Freedom of Husseini Rituals, Warns Against Obstructing Arbaeen Pilgrims ——————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has emphasized that the visitation of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) and Husseini rituals should not be subjected…

Bayt Al-Hussein Hussainiya in Melbourne Hosts Muharram and Safar Mourning Gatherings ———————————————– As the month of Safar begins, Bayt Al-Hussein Hussainiya in Melbourne, Australia, a center associated with Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, is hosting mourning gatherings attended by…

First Bahraini Pilgrims Arrive in Najaf Amid New Travel Conditions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage ————————- The first group of Bahraini pilgrims has arrived in Najaf, Iraq, ahead of the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), following a conditional…

WHO Accuses Ultra-Processed Food Companies of Blocking Global Health Measures Through Lawsuits ————————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has accused major ultra-processed food companies of obstructing efforts to combat the global obesity crisis by challenging government health policies through legal…

Amnesty Calls on EU to Halt Forced Returns and Deportations to Afghanistan ————————————– Amnesty International has urged the European Union and its member states to halt efforts to forcibly return Afghan nationals to Afghanistan, warning that the country cannot currently…

Muslim Family Reports Discomfort Over Hindutva Chants at Maharashtra Tourist Site ———————————— A Muslim family visiting Naneghat Reverse Waterfalls in Maharashtra reportedly experienced discomfort after a group of Hindutva supporters recited nationalist poetry at the popular tourist location. The family,…

Widespread Arbaeen Mourning Gatherings, Processions Held Across Pakistan Under Tight Security Measures ———————————– Arbaeen mourning ceremonies, religious gatherings, and chest-beating processions were held across Pakistan with large participation from mourners commemorating the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).…

Nearly Four Million International Pilgrims Enter Iraq Since Muharram to Participate in Arbaeen Pilgrimage ————————————- Nearly four million international pilgrims from around the world have entered Iraq since the beginning of Muharram to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam…

Iraq Mobilizes Transport, Service, and Security Plans as Millions Gather for Arbaeen in Karbala ————————————– Iraqi authorities and religious service organizations have intensified preparations for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, deploying hundreds of buses, expanding railway services, supporting Hussaini processions, and maintaining…

Extensive Religious Guidance, Public Outreach Activities by Seminary Scholars’ Procession in Karbala and Najaf–Karbala Route ————————————— During the Arbaeen pilgrimage season, religious scholars’ processions and centers have established dedicated stations across various locations to provide cultural, educational, and religious guidance…