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Auspicious birth anniversary of Fatima al-Zahra celebrated worldwide

Auspicious birth anniversary of Fatima al-Zahra celebrated worldwide

The holy shrines of Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques and Islamic centers all over the world are marking the auspicious birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad’s daughter, Seyyeda Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her.   The holy shrines…
No new mosques in Flanders for five years, says Homans

No new mosques in Flanders for five years, says Homans

The Flemish government will not accredit any new mosques in the region for the next five years in Flanders, Belgium, according to home affairs minister Liesbeth Homans.     The Flemish government will not accredit any new mosques in the…
Shia activist sentenced to year in prison over charges of inciting hatred against the regime on social media

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.  …
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