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SRW: Saudi authorities commit new massacre against the Shias of Qatif
May 14, 2019
SRW: Saudi authorities commit new massacre against the Shias of Qatif
SRW: Saudi authorities commit new massacre against the Shias of Qatif Saudi authorities have committed a new massacre in the Shia-majority Qatif region, targeting a number of people for what it called “terrorism”, Shia Rights Watch International Organization said.…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s delegates visit officials in Wasit Province
May 14, 2019
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s delegates visit officials in Wasit Province
Delegations from the Office of Grand Shia Jurist Ayatollah Shirazi in holy Najaf continued their meetings with religious and social figures as well as government officials in Wasit province of Iraq. Delegations from the Office of Grand Shia Jurist…
Imam Hasan Mojtaba Religious Center runs programs in Sweden
May 14, 2019
Imam Hasan Mojtaba Religious Center runs programs in Sweden
Imam Hasan Mojtaba Religious Center in the Swedish Capital of Stockholm, affiliated with the Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, started its new round of programs during the holy month of Ramadan. Imam Hasan…
World’s largest wooden Quran inspires awe in Indonesia
May 13, 2019
World’s largest wooden Quran inspires awe in Indonesia
The world’s largest wood-carved Quran measures 1.77 by 1.40 meters and can be found in the Indonesian city of Palembang. The world’s largest wood-carved Quran measures 1.77 by 1.40 meters and can be found in the Indonesian city of…
Sri Lanka blocks social media again after attacks on Muslims
May 13, 2019
Sri Lanka blocks social media again after attacks on Muslims
Sri Lanka has temporarily blocked some social media networks and messaging apps, including Facebook and WhatsApp, after a posting Sri Lanka has temporarily blocked some social media networks and messaging apps, including Facebook and WhatsApp, after a posting sparked anti-Muslim…
Boko Haram storms town in Nigeria, kills 11 soldiers
May 13, 2019
Boko Haram storms town in Nigeria, kills 11 soldiers
A splinter group of Boko Haram claims to have killed 11 Nigerian soldiers in an attack on the northeastern town of Gajiganna. A splinter group of Boko Haram claims to have killed 11 Nigerian soldiers in an attack on…
UNAMA concerned about civilian harm from increased violence during Ramadan
May 13, 2019
UNAMA concerned about civilian harm from increased violence during Ramadan
UNAMA condemns Taliban for incidents in which civilians have been deliberately targeted, such as the 8 May attack in Kabul against UNAMA condemns Taliban for incidents in which civilians have been deliberately targeted, such as the 8 May attack in…
Bahraini Court upholds death sentences against activists
May 13, 2019
Bahraini Court upholds death sentences against activists
Bahrain’s supreme court of appeal upheld death sentences against two anti-regime activists. Bahrain’s supreme court of appeal upheld death sentences against two anti-regime activists. On Sunday, the defendants, identified as Zuhair Ibrahim Jassem and Mohammad Mahdi, were sentenced to…
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation establishes its special Ramadan program
May 13, 2019
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation establishes its special Ramadan program
In cooperation with the Nahr al-Salam Foundation, the Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Karbala established its Ramadan program for orphans and their families. In cooperation with the Nahr al-Salam Foundation, the Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief…
EU Counter-Terrorism Chief: Militants from Syria, Iraq now move to Afghanistan, Africa
May 12, 2019
EU Counter-Terrorism Chief: Militants from Syria, Iraq now move to Afghanistan, Africa
Following the defeat of the terrorist “physical caliphate” in Syria and Iraq, militants, who have fought in these countries, are now moving to Following the defeat of the terrorist “physical caliphate” in Syria and Iraq, militants, who have fought in…