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Shias from Baghdad meet with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
February 26, 2019
Shias from Baghdad meet with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
On Sunday, February 17, 2019, a group of Iraqis from Baghdad, the Capital of Iraq, along with Sheikh Ahmed Al-Budairi, the director of Lady Zahra Islamic Seminary as well as some clerics and the families of Iraqi martyrs met with…
Training program for women Quran teachers in Iraq
February 26, 2019
Training program for women Quran teachers in Iraq
A specialized training program is underway in Iraq for women teaching the holy Quran to the visually-impaired. A specialized training program is underway in Iraq for women teaching the holy Quran to the visually-impaired. According to the imamali.net website,…
Auspicious birth anniversary of Fatima al-Zahra celebrated worldwide
February 26, 2019
Auspicious birth anniversary of Fatima al-Zahra celebrated worldwide
The holy shrines of Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques and Islamic centers all over the world are marking the auspicious birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad’s daughter, Seyyeda Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her. The holy shrines…
No new mosques in Flanders for five years, says Homans
February 25, 2019
No new mosques in Flanders for five years, says Homans
The Flemish government will not accredit any new mosques in the region for the next five years in Flanders, Belgium, according to home affairs minister Liesbeth Homans. The Flemish government will not accredit any new mosques in the…
Shia activist sentenced to year in prison over charges of inciting hatred against the regime on social media
February 25, 2019
Shia activist sentenced to year in prison over charges of inciting hatred against the regime on social media
The fifth Minor Criminal Court in Bahrain sentenced a Shia activist to one year in prison after he was accused of sending several tweets on his account, which the authorities deemed “offensive to the symbols of the kingdom,” and “inciting hatred against…
Annaba Institute discusses “Challenges Ahead of Iraq’s Government”
February 25, 2019
Annaba Institute discusses “Challenges Ahead of Iraq’s Government”
Annaba Cultural and Media Institute, dependent to the Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in holy Karbala held a conference in this City to discuss the challenges ahead of the Iraqi government. Annaba Cultural and Media Institute, dependent to the…
President of House of Fatwa in Australia arrives in Karbala
February 25, 2019
President of House of Fatwa in Australia arrives in Karbala
The Imam Hussein Shrine has welcomed a delegation headed by the Secretary-General of the House of Fatwa and president of the Islamic Supreme Council in Australia, Dr. Seleem Elwan. The Imam Hussein Shrine has welcomed a delegation headed by…
Imam Hussein banner to be raised in Pakistan soon
February 25, 2019
Imam Hussein banner to be raised in Pakistan soon
The preparatory committee of Neseem Karbala Sixth International Festival has announced the completion of the preparations to hold the festival in Islamabad, Pakistan on March 8, 2019. The preparatory committee of Neseem Karbala Sixth International Festival has announced the…
Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims exempted from paying departure tax
February 24, 2019
Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims exempted from paying departure tax
Iranian lawmakers exempted nationals leaving the country for Arbaeen pilgrimage in summer from paying departure tax. Iranian lawmakers exempted nationals leaving the country for Arbaeen pilgrimage in summer from paying departure tax. Discussing different articles of the budget bill…
Engraved Quran copy fetches 77bln Rials at Tehran auction
February 24, 2019
Engraved Quran copy fetches 77bln Rials at Tehran auction
An engraved copy of the Holy Quran was the most expensive item sold in the 3rd Baran Auction in Tehran. An engraved copy of the Holy Quran was the most expensive item sold in the 3rd Baran Auction in…