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Muslims in Iraq and the world celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer
August 8, 2020
Muslims in Iraq and the world celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer
A large number of pilgrims arrived at the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, to commemorate Eid al-Ghadeer, amid preventive and precautionary measures taken by the Holy Shrine against the spread of Covid-19. A large number of…
Massachusetts politician apologizes for post about burning Quran
August 6, 2020
Massachusetts politician apologizes for post about burning Quran
Facing mounting criticism from his Democratic primary rivals City Councilor Jake Auchincloss in Newton, US state of Massachusetts on Wednesday formally apologized for a decade-old social media post Facing mounting criticism from his Democratic primary rivals City Councilor Jake Auchincloss…
Shia cleric arrested upon his arrival at Bahrain airport
August 6, 2020
Shia cleric arrested upon his arrival at Bahrain airport
Bahraini security authorities arrested Shia cleric Sheikh Hamed Ashour upon his arrival at Bahrain Airport, returning from abroad. Bahraini security authorities arrested Shia cleric Sheikh Hamed Ashour upon his arrival at Bahrain Airport, returning from abroad. The authorities have not…
Man and woman wounded in Saudi bombing of Saada, Yemen
August 6, 2020
Man and woman wounded in Saudi bombing of Saada, Yemen
A man and a woman were wounded, as a result of Saudi bombing targeting the Haydan District in the Saada border province in Yemen. A man and a woman were wounded, as a result of Saudi bombing targeting the Haydan…
Death toll from the Beirut Port explosion reaches to 137 with 5,000 wounded
August 6, 2020
Death toll from the Beirut Port explosion reaches to 137 with 5,000 wounded
The death toll from the massive explosion that hit Beirut Port on Tuesday rose to 137, according to a new toll from the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The death toll from the massive explosion that hit Beirut Port on Tuesday…
Anwar al-Jawadain Foundation distributes food baskets to the needy in Baghdad on Eid al-Adha
August 6, 2020
Anwar al-Jawadain Foundation distributes food baskets to the needy in Baghdad on Eid al-Adha
On the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha, the Anwar al-Jawadain Foundation, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Baghdad, distributed another batch of food baskets to the needy families in the city. On the occasion of the blessed Eid…
Death toll from the Beirut explosion reaches 100 with over 4000 wounded
August 5, 2020
Death toll from the Beirut explosion reaches 100 with over 4000 wounded
The Lebanese Red Cross announced on Wednesday that the huge explosion at Beirut Port, which caused major damage to the neighboring neighborhoods in the city, killed more than one hundred people and wounded more than four thousand. The Lebanese Red…
Iraqi forces arrest nine ISIS terrorists in Kirkuk, Baghdad
August 5, 2020
Iraqi forces arrest nine ISIS terrorists in Kirkuk, Baghdad
Iraqi intelligence forces on Tuesday managed to arrest nine ISIS terrorists in Kirkuk and Baghdad. Iraqi intelligence forces on Tuesday managed to arrest nine ISIS terrorists in Kirkuk and Baghdad. Following a complicated operation, Iraqi troops identified and detained nine…
Imam al-Shirazi World Foundation issues statement for Eid al-Ghadeer
August 5, 2020
Imam al-Shirazi World Foundation issues statement for Eid al-Ghadeer
Imam al-Shirazi World Foundation issued a statement for Eid al-Ghadeer, while offering its congratulations and blessings to the Islamic nation on the auspicious occasion. Imam al-Shirazi World Foundation issued a statement for Eid al-Ghadeer, while offering its congratulations and blessings…
Al-Kadhimi directs the ministries and institutions to form action team to secure the pilgrimages in Muharram
August 5, 2020
Al-Kadhimi directs the ministries and institutions to form action team to secure the pilgrimages in Muharram
The Iraqi Council of Ministers held its regular session on Tuesday to discuss a number of issues concerning the country. The Iraqi Council of Ministers held its regular session on Tuesday to discuss a number of issues concerning the country.…