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Powerful cyclone hits Myanmar, south of Bangladesh
May 15, 2023
Powerful cyclone hits Myanmar, south of Bangladesh
With winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour, cyclone Mocha struck on Sunday between Myanmar’s Sittwe and Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the region. The cyclone uprooted trees, brought down pylons…
Vietnam determined to promote its halal industry
May 15, 2023
Vietnam determined to promote its halal industry
Vietnam has a comprehensive plan to develop its halal industry until 2030. “With proper cooperation between Muslim-majority countries, the halal industry will become an important and prosperous area of cooperation.” Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan said in an interview about the…
Afghanistan: Girls in Balkh province call on Taliban to reopen schools
May 15, 2023
Afghanistan: Girls in Balkh province call on Taliban to reopen schools
Afghan girls in Balkh province have reiterated their calls to the Taliban authorities to immediately reopen schools and universities to enable them resume their education, TOLOnews reported. Since Taliban returned to power in August 2021, it has put restrictions on…
India: Thousands of Muslims hold mass rally in Kerala to protest against Hindutva, Islamophobia
May 15, 2023
India: Thousands of Muslims hold mass rally in Kerala to protest against Hindutva, Islamophobia
Thousands of Muslims from the southern Indian state of Kerala who came together to voice their concerns against a number of issues that are currently affecting the Muslim community in India. The event was organized by Kerala Muslim Jama-ath Federation…
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine publishes elegant Holy Quran in Karbala
May 15, 2023
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine publishes elegant Holy Quran in Karbala
The Holy Shrine of Abu Fadhl Al-Abbas, peace be upon him, has started printing 30,000 copies of the Holy Quran in three different sizes. With all technical and aesthetic considerations in mind, the organization has selected suitable colors, elegant handwriting,…
Muslims worldwide commemorate sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jaafar Al-Sadiq
May 15, 2023
Muslims worldwide commemorate sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jaafar Al-Sadiq
The 25th of Shawwal al-Mukarram marks the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of the sixth Twelver-Shia Imam, Jafar ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (peace be upon him). Imam Jafar al-Sadiq, peace be upon him, was born in 83 AH and died in 148 AH.…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues its meetings on ‘Karbala Vision Project’
May 14, 2023
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues its meetings on ‘Karbala Vision Project’
The first deputy of Holy Karbala Governor, Jassim Al-Fatlawi, has reiterated full support for ‘Karbala Vision Project: 50 million pilgrims during Massive Arba’een Pilgrimage 2023″ launched by Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala. Al-Fatlawi’s statement came…
Iraqi army announces killing of over 105 ISIS terrorists since beginning of 2023
May 14, 2023
Iraqi army announces killing of over 105 ISIS terrorists since beginning of 2023
The Iraqi army has announced the killing of over 105 members of the terror group (ISIS) since the beginning of the year, Major General Tahsin al-Khafaji, spokesperson for the Joint Operations Command said on Tuesday, assuring that the military operations…
Iraq: Border Crossing Authority discusses requirements of Arba’een Massive Pilgrimage
May 14, 2023
Iraq: Border Crossing Authority discusses requirements of Arba’een Massive Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Border Crossing Authority held a meeting, in the presence of the chairman and board members to discuss the requirements of the Arba’een Massive Pilgrimage. The Authority said in a statement seen by Shia Waves Agency that, “The board…
IH Media Group receives an Iraqi delegation of academic, educated elite
May 14, 2023
IH Media Group receives an Iraqi delegation of academic, educated elite
The Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Media Group and the head of Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, Hujjahtul Islam wal-Muslimeen Sheikh Mustafa al-Mohammadi, received an Iraqi delegation of academic and educated elite. Shia Waves correspondent, who attended the meeting,…