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Shia activist sentenced to year in prison over charges of inciting hatred against the regime on social media
February 25, 2019
Shia activist sentenced to year in prison over charges of inciting hatred against the regime on social media
The fifth Minor Criminal Court in Bahrain sentenced a Shia activist to one year in prison after he was accused of sending several tweets on his account, which the authorities deemed “offensive to the symbols of the kingdom,” and “inciting hatred against…
Annaba Institute discusses “Challenges Ahead of Iraq’s Government”
February 25, 2019
Annaba Institute discusses “Challenges Ahead of Iraq’s Government”
Annaba Cultural and Media Institute, dependent to the Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in holy Karbala held a conference in this City to discuss the challenges ahead of the Iraqi government. Annaba Cultural and Media Institute, dependent to the…
President of House of Fatwa in Australia arrives in Karbala
February 25, 2019
President of House of Fatwa in Australia arrives in Karbala
The Imam Hussein Shrine has welcomed a delegation headed by the Secretary-General of the House of Fatwa and president of the Islamic Supreme Council in Australia, Dr. Seleem Elwan. The Imam Hussein Shrine has welcomed a delegation headed by…
Imam Hussein banner to be raised in Pakistan soon
February 25, 2019
Imam Hussein banner to be raised in Pakistan soon
The preparatory committee of Neseem Karbala Sixth International Festival has announced the completion of the preparations to hold the festival in Islamabad, Pakistan on March 8, 2019. The preparatory committee of Neseem Karbala Sixth International Festival has announced the…
Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims exempted from paying departure tax
February 24, 2019
Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims exempted from paying departure tax
Iranian lawmakers exempted nationals leaving the country for Arbaeen pilgrimage in summer from paying departure tax. Iranian lawmakers exempted nationals leaving the country for Arbaeen pilgrimage in summer from paying departure tax. Discussing different articles of the budget bill…
Engraved Quran copy fetches 77bln Rials at Tehran auction
February 24, 2019
Engraved Quran copy fetches 77bln Rials at Tehran auction
An engraved copy of the Holy Quran was the most expensive item sold in the 3rd Baran Auction in Tehran. An engraved copy of the Holy Quran was the most expensive item sold in the 3rd Baran Auction in…
Dallas Billboard Campaign aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam, Hijab
February 24, 2019
Dallas Billboard Campaign aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam, Hijab
Ruman Sadiq says the current political climate in the US has led to misperceptions of Muslim women. Ruman Sadiq says the current political climate in the US has led to misperceptions of Muslim women. That’s why she hopes a…
Japan builds more Muslim prayer rooms
February 24, 2019
Japan builds more Muslim prayer rooms
With an increase in Muslim visitors to Japan, more prayer rooms are being installed in commercial facilities across the country, but the number of users remains limited due to reasons such as lack of awareness and difficulty of access. …
Urdu-language Imam Hussein TV4 broadcast begins on Pax TV / Rocco
February 24, 2019
Urdu-language Imam Hussein TV4 broadcast begins on Pax TV / Rocco
The Urdu-speaking channel, Imam Hussein TV4, has launched its broadcast on Pax TV / Rocko. The Urdu-speaking channel, Imam Hussein TV4, has launched its broadcast on Pax TV / Rocko. Shiawaves quoted the Information Technology Unit of the Imam…
Taliban IED planter arrested in Herat province
February 23, 2019
Taliban IED planter arrested in Herat province
A Taliban militant who was planting Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was arrested during an operation of the Afghan security forces in Herat, Afghanistan. A Taliban militant who was planting Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was arrested during an operation of…