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Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Predicts 50 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 7, 2024
Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Predicts 50 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Ambassador to Iran, Nasser Abdul Mohsen Abdullah, has expressed hopes that the number of visitors commemorating the Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage will reach 50 million from various countries around the world. This figure aligns with predictions made by Misbah…
Freemuslim Association Calls on Tunisian Authorities to Ensure Democratic Integrity
August 7, 2024
Freemuslim Association Calls on Tunisian Authorities to Ensure Democratic Integrity
The Global Nonviolence Organization, known as Freemuslim, has expressed deep concern regarding the transparency and integrity of the upcoming democratic process in Tunisia. This follows unconfirmed reports of the imprisonment and exclusion of several candidates vying for the presidency. In…
Application Launched for Everyone to Host Husseini Arbaeen Pilgrims
August 7, 2024
Application Launched for Everyone to Host Husseini Arbaeen Pilgrims
In a beautiful act of service, a group of young devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, have launched the “Mofid” application whereby pilgrims can find out about the houses available to host them along the routes of…
Quranic Teachings Offer Solutions for Anxiety, Says Pakistani Scholar
August 7, 2024
Quranic Teachings Offer Solutions for Anxiety, Says Pakistani Scholar
A Pakistani scholar emphasized the importance of Quranic teachings in alleviating stress and anxiety during a recent event at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Iqna news agency reported yesterday. Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, UAF Vice Chancellor, stated that…
Extreme Weather Displaces Thousands in Afghanistan, Children Most Affected
August 7, 2024
Extreme Weather Displaces Thousands in Afghanistan, Children Most Affected
In the first half of 2024, extreme weather events displaced at least 38,000 people in Afghanistan, surpassing the total for all of 2023, reliefweb reported yesterday citing Save the Children. Approximately half of those affected are children. Data from the…
Cruise Ship Rescues 77 Migrants Off Greece’s Southwestern Coast
August 7, 2024
Cruise Ship Rescues 77 Migrants Off Greece’s Southwestern Coast
A cruise ship successfully rescued 77 migrants stranded in a distressed sailboat off the southwestern coast of Greece, Arab News reported yesterday citing Greek authorities. The operation took place early Tuesday morning, after a Maltese-flagged cargo ship discovered the vessel…
Landslide in Southern Ethiopia Claims at Least 13 Lives, Forces Evacuation of Hundreds
August 6, 2024
Landslide in Southern Ethiopia Claims at Least 13 Lives, Forces Evacuation of Hundreds
A devastating landslide triggered by heavy rains in Wolaita, southern Ethiopia, has resulted in at least 13 fatalities, with fears that the death toll may rise, VOA reported yesterday. Samuel Fola, the zone chief administrator, reported that over 300 residents…
Syria: Women’s Section of Zainabiyya Seminary Organizes Summer Courses for Women
August 6, 2024
Syria: Women’s Section of Zainabiyya Seminary Organizes Summer Courses for Women
The Women’s Section of the Zainabiyya Seminary — a center in Damascus, Syria, affiliated with the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi — has announced the commencement of its summer educational courses specifically for women. These courses, titled “Educational Program…
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Annual Gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts”
August 6, 2024
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Annual Gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts”
The first annual gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts” is currently taking place at Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies, a key institution affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi, in the holy city of Najaf.…
Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 6, 2024
Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Governor of Karbala, Naseef Jassim Al-Khatabi, has projected that the number of visitors participating in this year’s commemoration of the holy Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage will exceed 25 million. He emphasized that the city is undergoing extensive preparations to accommodate…