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Millions of pilgrims are served for hundreds of miles
October 25, 2018
Millions of pilgrims are served for hundreds of miles
Alongside the millions of pilgrims walking to the holy city of Kerbela to make a pilgrimage to Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, thousands of groups of people – who serve pilgrims – move with the pilgrims for hundreds of…
Taliban militants killed in U.S. drone strike in Nuristan province
October 25, 2018
Taliban militants killed in U.S. drone strike in Nuristan province
At least six Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike conducted by the U.S. forces in eastern Nuristan province of Afghanistan. At least six Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike conducted by the U.S. forces in eastern Nuristan…
Shia community in Nigeria holds rally for Zakzaki release
October 25, 2018
Shia community in Nigeria holds rally for Zakzaki release
The Shia community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest to renew their call for the immediate release of prominent Shia cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky. The Shia community in Nigeria have staged yet another peaceful protest to renew…
Saudi airstrike on Hudaydah kills 20 Yemeni civilians
October 25, 2018
Saudi airstrike on Hudaydah kills 20 Yemeni civilians
A Saudi airstrike has claimed the lives of at least 20 Yemeni civilians and 10 others sustained injuries in province of Hudaydah as the regime in Riyadh continues its atrocious campaign against its crisis-hit southern neighbor. A Saudi airstrike…
Islamophobic hate crimes on rise in Austin, Texas
October 24, 2018
Islamophobic hate crimes on rise in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas, one of the few progressive centers in the southern US state, has recently experienced a clear pattern of attacks on Muslims in the past two months. Austin, Texas, one of the few progressive centers in the southern…
Baku Mosque reopened after Restoration
October 24, 2018
Baku Mosque reopened after Restoration
A Shia mosque in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was reopened in a ceremony attended by the country’s Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva. A Shia mosque in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, was reopened in…
France must halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia: Amnesty International
October 24, 2018
France must halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia: Amnesty International
Amnesty International has once again called on France to suspend its arms sales to Saudi Arabia, due to Riyadh’s war crimes in Yemen and the display of its disrespect for human rights. Amnesty International has once again called on…
7,000 volunteers to assist Iraqi Red Crescent in Arbaeen
October 24, 2018
7,000 volunteers to assist Iraqi Red Crescent in Arbaeen
Iraq’s Red Crescent Society said some 7,000 individuals have volunteered to help the society in serving Arbaeen pilgrims this year. Iraq’s Red Crescent Society said some 7,000 individuals have volunteered to help the society in serving Arbaeen pilgrims this…
Missing Persons Center of Imam Ali Shrine opens more centers
October 24, 2018
Missing Persons Center of Imam Ali Shrine opens more centers
For the Arbaeen pilgrimage, the Missing Persons Center of the Imam Ali Shrine has set a program that ensures taking the lost and found people home after 24 hours. For the Arbaeen pilgrimage, the Missing Persons Center of the…
Pilgrims begin their march with visiting Imam Ali Holy Shrine + Photos
October 24, 2018
Pilgrims begin their march with visiting Imam Ali Holy Shrine + Photos
Millions of pilgrims are taking part in the annual Arbaeen march in Iraq, many of them beginning the journey on feet from the holy city of Najaf. Millions of pilgrims are taking part in the annual Arbaeen march in…