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UN Chief Sends Eid Greetings with “Heavy Heart” as Millions Celebrate Amid Conflict
March 30, 2025
UN Chief Sends Eid Greetings with “Heavy Heart” as Millions Celebrate Amid Conflict
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres extended Eid al-Fitr greetings on Saturday, expressing his sentiments with “a heavy heart,” as millions of Muslims observe the holiday in the shadow of war and displacement, rather than enjoying traditional family gatherings, Anadolu Agency reported.…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi publishes amount of Zakat al-Fitr for different countries 2025
March 29, 2025
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi publishes amount of Zakat al-Fitr for different countries 2025
The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced the amount of Zakat al-Fitr per person for this year (1446 AH). In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the office stated that “Grand Ayatollah al-Shirazi has determined…
Syria: Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continues its Ramadan gatherings
March 29, 2025
Syria: Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continues its Ramadan gatherings
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the Sayyidah Zainab area in the Syrian capital, Damascus, continues to hold its annual Ramadan gatherings, with the presence of believers and devotees of…
Earth is set for partial solar eclipse today, Saturday
March 29, 2025
Earth is set for partial solar eclipse today, Saturday
Less than a year after the total solar eclipse that captivated millions in North America, Earth is set for another astronomical event today, Saturday, March 29, 2025, as a partial solar eclipse will take place. However, viewing opportunities will be…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Justice and compassion are the foundation of good governance
March 29, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Justice and compassion are the foundation of good governance
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has stressed the necessity of adopting a policy of justice and compassion in governing the affairs of both the nation and its people. He affirmed that this approach…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation distribute thousands of food baskets across Africa
March 29, 2025
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation distribute thousands of food baskets across Africa
The UK-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC), in collaboration with Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, humanitarian groups affiliated to the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, has launched its annual campaign to distribute thousands of food baskets during the month…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation drill well in Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif to provide people with drinking water
March 29, 2025
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation drill well in Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif to provide people with drinking water
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation Successfully Secures Drinking Water in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, has continued its efforts to provide essential needs for families in Afghanistan, striving to support them and ensure a dignified life. According to officials, the groups have recently succeeded in…
Large numbers of pilgrims commemorate International Day of Support for Imamain Askariyyain in Holy Samarra
March 29, 2025
Large numbers of pilgrims commemorate International Day of Support for Imamain Askariyyain in Holy Samarra
Shia pilgrims set out from the holy city of Karbala to Holy Samarra on the last Friday of the sacred month of Ramadan to participate in the commemoration of the International Day of Support for Imamain Askariyyain (peace be upon…
Pressure mounts on Pakistan to extend deadline for Afghan refugees
March 29, 2025
Pressure mounts on Pakistan to extend deadline for Afghan refugees
International human rights groups are calling on Pakistan to abandon its March 31 deadline for Afghan refugees to leave the country, warning that mass deportations could endanger lives. A coalition of over 100 organizations, spearheaded by the Global Strategic Litigation…
Trump administration moves to finalize USAID shutdow
March 29, 2025
Trump administration moves to finalize USAID shutdow
The Trump administration is set to terminate nearly all remaining 900 employees of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), marking the final phase of its closure, US news outlets reported. According to senior officials, the layoffs, part of…