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Holy Karbala Municipality announces readiness for Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 13, 2024
Holy Karbala Municipality announces readiness for Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
In preparation for the upcoming Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage, the Karbala Municipality has announced its comprehensive plan to ensure the best services for visitors and maintain public cleanliness throughout the holy city of Karbala. Engineer Hassan Al-Shuraifi, Director of Karbala Municipality,…
Ashura Exhibition at Imam Ridha Holy Shrine highlights tragedy of Karbala
August 13, 2024
Ashura Exhibition at Imam Ridha Holy Shrine highlights tragedy of Karbala
In an atmosphere filled with spirituality and reverence, the Ashura Exhibition was held in the Dar Al-Rahma Portico at the Imam Ridha Holy Shrine, under the auspices of the Holy Shrine-affiliated Department of Non-Iranian Pilgrims in Holy Mashhad. The exhibition…
Around 50,000 Pakistani pilgrims on their way to Iraq to participate in Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 13, 2024
Around 50,000 Pakistani pilgrims on their way to Iraq to participate in Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Media outlets said that around 50,000 Pakistani pilgrims are preparing to travel to Iraq to participate in the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, following the arrival of the first group in Iran on Saturday. Iranian…
Residents of Holy Karbala, pilgrims hold symbolic funeral procession over Imam al-Mujtaba’s martyrdom
August 13, 2024
Residents of Holy Karbala, pilgrims hold symbolic funeral procession over Imam al-Mujtaba’s martyrdom
Large crowds of the people of Holy Karbala and its pilgrims held on Monday a symbolic funeral procession for Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, on the sorrowful anniversary of his martyrdom, commemorating the injustice and oppression the Imam…
Scholarly circles mourn demise of Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Shirazi
August 13, 2024
Scholarly circles mourn demise of Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Shirazi
Religious and scholarly circles mourned the passing of the eldest son of the Supreme Religious Authority Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Shirazi, who passed away on Sunday afternoon in the holy city of Qom. The honourable hawzas…
UN: Youth Jobless Rate Hits 15-Year Low
August 13, 2024
UN: Youth Jobless Rate Hits 15-Year Low
The global youth unemployment rate has fallen to 13% in 2023, the lowest in 15 years, according to the UN International Labour Organization (ILO). Despite this overall decline, disparities remain, particularly in Asia, the Pacific, and Arab States, where youth…
HRW: Afghanistan Faces World’s Worst Women’s Rights Crisis Under Taliban Rule
August 13, 2024
HRW: Afghanistan Faces World’s Worst Women’s Rights Crisis Under Taliban Rule
In a stark assessment marking the third anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has labeled Afghanistan as experiencing the “world’s most serious women’s rights crisis.” More details in the following report: According to an article…
Over 700 Migrants Cross Channel to Britain in Single Day
August 13, 2024
Over 700 Migrants Cross Channel to Britain in Single Day
On August 11, over 700 migrants made the perilous journey across the English Channel to Britain, marking the highest daily total since Prime Minister Keir Starmer took office, Arab News reported yesterday. French authorities reported that two migrants died during…
ISIS/Daesh Claims Responsibility for Deadly Kabul Bombing
August 13, 2024
ISIS/Daesh Claims Responsibility for Deadly Kabul Bombing
The ISIS/Daesh group has claimed responsibility for a bombing on a minibus in western Kabul, which resulted in one death and 11 injuries, including eight individuals requiring surgery, Arab News reported yesterday. The attack occurred in a Shiite-majority neighborhood on…
Clash Reported Between Pakistani Forces and Taliban Near Torkham Border
August 13, 2024
Clash Reported Between Pakistani Forces and Taliban Near Torkham Border
Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters have engaged in clashes near the Torkham border crossing, Amu Tv reported yesterday citing local sources. The fighting is reportedly ongoing, with heavy weaponry audible from the area. As of now, the Taliban has not…