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U.N. day to remember victims of violence against religion
June 2, 2019
U.N. day to remember victims of violence against religion
The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating Aug. 22 as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating Aug. 22…
Iraq hands over 188 Turkish children of suspected ISIS members
June 2, 2019
Iraq hands over 188 Turkish children of suspected ISIS members
Iraqi authorities handed over 188 Turkish children of suspected ISIS members to Turkey on Wednesday at Baghdad airport, where they boarded a plane and prepared to fly home, officials from Iraq’s judiciary and UNICEF said. Iraqi authorities handed…
Joint letter to the King of Bahrain on the death penalty
June 2, 2019
Joint letter to the King of Bahrain on the death penalty
Thirteen international human rights organization have signed a joint letter to the King of Bahrain regarding the death sentence of Ali al-Arab and Ahmed al-Malali. Thirteen international human rights organization have signed a joint letter to the King…
Three blasts hit Kabul, killing one and injuring 17
June 2, 2019
Three blasts hit Kabul, killing one and injuring 17
One person was killed and 17 others wounded Sunday in three successive blasts in Kabul, Afghan officials said, capping a murderous week of mayhem across the city. One person was killed and 17 others wounded Sunday in three…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine commemorates the centennial of the martyrdom of Imam Ali
June 2, 2019
Imam Ali Holy Shrine commemorates the centennial of the martyrdom of Imam Ali
The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali held a commemoration ceremony for the centennial anniversary (14th century) of the martyrdom of the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib, peace be upon him. The Holy Shrine of…
Choosing an Eco-Friendly Iftar: British Mosques ban plastic during Ramadan
June 1, 2019
Choosing an Eco-Friendly Iftar: British Mosques ban plastic during Ramadan
Mosques across Britain are banning the use of plastics during the holy month of Ramadan to promote a more environmentally friendly month of fasting, Metro reported. Mosques across Britain are banning the use of plastics during the holy…
18 killed as Taliban strike near historic Afghan minaret
June 1, 2019
18 killed as Taliban strike near historic Afghan minaret
Taliban fighters have stormed several security posts providing protection to Afghanistan’s historic minaret of Jam, cutting access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and killing 18 security forces, officials said Wednesday. Taliban fighters have stormed several security posts…
Terror bid in Quetta foiled, suicide bomber killed
June 1, 2019
Terror bid in Quetta foiled, suicide bomber killed
Police on late Thursday night foiled a terror bid in Quetta as a suicide bomber, who tried to attack an Imambargah, was shot dead. Police on late Thursday night foiled a terror bid in Quetta as a suicide…
Maintaining and re-gilding the upper part of Imam al-Kadhem and Imam al-Jawad’s Holy Grille
June 1, 2019
Maintaining and re-gilding the upper part of Imam al-Kadhem and Imam al-Jawad’s Holy Grille
The technical and engineering staff working in al-Saqqa factory for the manufacture of grilles and doors of shrines of the al-Abbas Holy Shrine began the first phase of the maintenance and The technical and engineering staff working in al-Saqqa…
Canadian professors impressed by Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
June 1, 2019
Canadian professors impressed by Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
A delegation of professors from Canada visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in the holy city of Najaf. A delegation of professors from Canada visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in the holy city of Najaf. …