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India intensifies restrictions on Indian Kashmir after Friday clashes
August 25, 2019
India intensifies restrictions on Indian Kashmir after Friday clashes
Some three weeks after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi controversially stripped Indian-controlled Kashmir of its autonomous status, the Muslim Some three weeks after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi controversially stripped Indian-controlled Kashmir of its autonomous status, the Muslim-majority region’s main…
Hashd Sha’abi forces cleanse 6 Anbar villages of ISIS remnants
August 25, 2019
Hashd Sha’abi forces cleanse 6 Anbar villages of ISIS remnants
Members of the pro-government Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), known as Hashd al-Sha’abi in Arabic, have managed to cleanse a number of villages in Members of the pro-government Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), known as Hashd al-Sha’abi in Arabic, have…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine completes its final preparations for the 8th annual Ghadeer Festival
August 25, 2019
Imam Ali Holy Shrine completes its final preparations for the 8th annual Ghadeer Festival
The General Secretariat of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, announced the completion of the final preparations for holding the eighth Ghadeer Festival, which The General Secretariat of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be…
Four border crossings ready for Arbaeen: Official
August 25, 2019
Four border crossings ready for Arbaeen: Official
The Iranian deputy Minister of Road and Urban Development said four Iranian border crossings with Iraq are ready to receive Arbaeen pilgrims. The Iranian deputy Minister of Road and Urban Development said four Iranian border crossings with Iraq are…
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi to addresses crowd of scholars and preachers ahead of Muharram
August 25, 2019
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi to addresses crowd of scholars and preachers ahead of Muharram
His Eminence the Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadeq al-Husseini al-Shirazi will address a gathering of scholars and preachers on Monday 24 Dhu al-Hijjah al-Haram, ahead of His Eminence the Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadeq al-Husseini al-Shirazi will address a gathering of scholars…
Belgium bans traditional halal and kosher slaughter method sparking religious backlash
August 24, 2019
Belgium bans traditional halal and kosher slaughter method sparking religious backlash
Traditional methods of halal and kosher animal slaughter will be banned across most of Belgium within months, sparking a backlash from Jewish and Muslim communities. Traditional methods of halal and kosher animal slaughter will be banned across most of…
Europe’s Largest Mosque Launched in Chechnya
August 24, 2019
Europe’s Largest Mosque Launched in Chechnya
Authorities in the Russian region of Chechnya on Friday inaugurated the largest mosque in Europe in a ceremony attended by local and foreign officials. Authorities in the Russian region of Chechnya on Friday inaugurated the largest mosque in…
US Commission: Banning Shia prisoners from religious books contravenes Bahrain’s obligations
August 24, 2019
US Commission: Banning Shia prisoners from religious books contravenes Bahrain’s obligations
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has expressed concern over reports that Bahrain’s government is preventing Shia prisoners from accessing prayer The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has expressed concern over reports that Bahrain’s government is preventing Shia…
Over a dozen Americans become Shia Muslims on occasion of Eid Al-Ghadeer
August 24, 2019
Over a dozen Americans become Shia Muslims on occasion of Eid Al-Ghadeer
The Islamic Educational Center of Orange County, California has announced that 14 Americans have embraced the school of Ahlul Bayt (A.S.) and became Shia Muslims. The Islamic Educational Center of Orange County, California has announced that 14 Americans have embraced…
Prizes and grants awarded to the winners of the third stage draw of the House of Affection Project
August 24, 2019
Prizes and grants awarded to the winners of the third stage draw of the House of Affection Project
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development announced the completion of the distribution of prizes and grants to the winners of the third stage draw of the Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development announced the completion of the distribution…