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Western media describes participants in Holy Arbaeen as “Pilgrims”
August 16, 2024
Western media describes participants in Holy Arbaeen as “Pilgrims”
Western media outlets have described the people heading to the holy city of Karbala from various countries around the world to commemorate the Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, as “pilgrims”, a term symbolically reflects the performance…
Halal Tourism Initiatives Shine at Global Trade Shows
August 16, 2024
Halal Tourism Initiatives Shine at Global Trade Shows
Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, and China are making significant strides in promoting halal tourism at major global travel trade shows, as reported by travelandtourworld.com yesterday. As the Muslim travel market expands, these nations are showcasing their unique offerings to cater to…
Pakistan: Seven Terrorists Killed in Kurram District Operation
August 16, 2024
Pakistan: Seven Terrorists Killed in Kurram District Operation
In a significant intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, security forces killed seven terrorists linked to Fitna Al Khawarij, formerly known as Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dawn online newspaper reported yesterday. The operation, confirmed by the Inter-Services Public…
Global Water Crisis: 4.4 Billion Lack Safe Drinking Water
August 16, 2024
Global Water Crisis: 4.4 Billion Lack Safe Drinking Water
A recent study published in the journal Science reveals that approximately 4.4 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Conducted by researchers, including Esther Greenwood from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and…
Taliban Rule Plunges Afghanistan into Humanitarian, Human Rights Crisis
August 16, 2024
Taliban Rule Plunges Afghanistan into Humanitarian, Human Rights Crisis
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has triggered a catastrophic reversal of women’s and girls’ rights and a broader humanitarian crisis, according to multiple reports released on the third anniversary of their takeover. UNESCO has sounded the alarm over…
Iraqi Commander-in-Chief puts security forces on full alert to secure Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage
August 15, 2024
Iraqi Commander-in-Chief puts security forces on full alert to secure Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage
The Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani, on Tuesday ordered the security forces affiliated with the Ministries of Defense and Interior to be on full alert until the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage is completed. According to a security…
Iraq: Ministry of Transport allocates over 200 buses to transport pilgrims from border crossings
August 15, 2024
Iraq: Ministry of Transport allocates over 200 buses to transport pilgrims from border crossings
The Iraqi General Company for Land Transport, part of the Ministry of Transport, announced on Tuesday the allocation of more than 200 buses to transport pilgrims from the border crossings all the way to Holy Karbala for the Holy Arbaeen…
Imam Hussein Media Group continues live coverage of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 15, 2024
Imam Hussein Media Group continues live coverage of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Imam Hussein TV Network continues its live coverage of the Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, (1446 A.H.). In a statement obtained by Shia Waves Agency, the network mentioned that this year’s pilgrimage started earlier than…
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi condoles with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi on passing of his eldest son
August 15, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi condoles with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi on passing of his eldest son
In a gesture reflecting the deep fraternal and humanitarian bonds between religious scholars, Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi extended his heartfelt condolences to the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, on the passing of his eldest son,…
Pakistan: Shia of Quetta continue to commemorate Hussaini rituals in defiance of terrorism
August 15, 2024
Pakistan: Shia of Quetta continue to commemorate Hussaini rituals in defiance of terrorism
Despite the ongoing terrorist attacks targeting Shia followers of Ahlulbayt in Pakistan’s Quetta, they have continued to commemorate the rituals and mourning ceremonies of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Several religious figures and believers in the city told Shia…