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Millions of Shia mourners walk towards Holy Najaf to commemorate Holy Prophet’s martyrdom
September 2, 2024
Millions of Shia mourners walk towards Holy Najaf to commemorate Holy Prophet’s martyrdom
Millions Shia Muslims are making their way on foot to the holy city of Najaf to commemorate the painful martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet at the shrine of his cousin, Imam Ali, peace be upon them. According to Shia…
Imam Hussein Media Group begins coverage of Holy Prophet’s martyrdom commemoration
September 2, 2024
Imam Hussein Media Group begins coverage of Holy Prophet’s martyrdom commemoration
Imam Hussein Media Group announced that it has commenced broadcasting the mourning ceremonies of the million-person pilgrimage to Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Holy Naja, in commemoration of the Holy Prophet’s martyrdom anniversary. In a statement received by Shia Waves…
80 Islamic organizations launch coalition to combat Islamophobia in the UK
September 2, 2024
80 Islamic organizations launch coalition to combat Islamophobia in the UK
80 Islamic organizations in the UK have announced the formation of a new coalition to address the rising tide of Islamophobia, following a series of violent attacks by far-right extremists targeting Muslims. These incidents have led to widespread unrest in…
Iraqi Shia community in Finland holds large Arbaeen procession
September 2, 2024
Iraqi Shia community in Finland holds large Arbaeen procession
The Iraqi Shia community residing in Helsinki, Finland, organized a large march in commemoration of the Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him. The march saw men, youth, and children walking through the streets, carrying various banners and…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation and Imam Hussein Media Group provide services during Holy Prophet’s martyrdom
September 2, 2024
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation and Imam Hussein Media Group provide services during Holy Prophet’s martyrdom
The UK-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC) has begun its service activities in Holy Najaf, ahead of the painful martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his family. According to officials, the group’s team traveled to Holy…
Iraq prepares to launch its long-awaited national population census
September 2, 2024
Iraq prepares to launch its long-awaited national population census
Iraq is preparing to embark on a crucial phase of its long-awaited national population census, which will include surveying buildings and households across the country, including the Kurdistan Region. The Iraqi Planning Ministry announced on Sunday that this phase is…
Timing of blood pressure medication does not impact outcomes, new research finds
September 1, 2024
Timing of blood pressure medication does not impact outcomes, new research finds
Researchers from the University of British Columbia, Canada, have found that there is no significant difference in the effectiveness of taking blood pressure medication in the morning or evening. The study’s findings, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress…
At least 27 dead after heavy rains trigger landslides in Yemen’s Al-Jaref village
September 1, 2024
At least 27 dead after heavy rains trigger landslides in Yemen’s Al-Jaref village
Torrential rains triggered a landslide in Al-Jaref village, located in Yemen’s Dhamar province, on Friday night, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people and leaving two others missing, according to local media reports on Saturday. This marks the…
International Women’s Quran Competition kicks off in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
September 1, 2024
International Women’s Quran Competition kicks off in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Organized by the Muslim World League in collaboration with the Supreme Council of Muslims in Tanzania (BAKWATA), the International Women’s Quran Competition commenced in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The competition is taking place at the…
Nigeria: Shias stage nationwide protests after police forcefully remove hijabs during Arbaeen procession
September 1, 2024
Nigeria: Shias stage nationwide protests after police forcefully remove hijabs during Arbaeen procession
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, across Nigeria have condemned the actions of police officers who forcibly removed the hijabs of several girls and women participating in the annual Arbaeen procession, considering it a grave insult to religious…