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Saudi Arabia announces total number of pilgrims this year
August 11, 2019
Saudi Arabia announces total number of pilgrims this year
About 2.5 million pilgrims have come to the holy sites for the annual hajj pilgrimage, the Saudi Statistical Organization announced on Saturday. About 2.5 million pilgrims have come to the holy sites for the annual hajj pilgrimage, the Saudi Statistical…
Iraq: Terrorist plot to target Khanaqin during Eid thwarted
August 11, 2019
Iraq: Terrorist plot to target Khanaqin during Eid thwarted
The head of the security committee in Diyala province, Talib al-Moussawi, on Sunday, foiled a terrorist plot to target the Khanaqin district in Eid. The head of the security committee in Diyala province, Talib al-Moussawi, on Sunday, foiled a terrorist…
Shia Rights Watch calls on the Afghan Hajj and Umrah to consider the situation of its Shia pilgrims
August 11, 2019
Shia Rights Watch calls on the Afghan Hajj and Umrah to consider the situation of its Shia pilgrims
Shia Rights Watch called on the Afghan Hajj and Umrah Organization to look into the situation of its Shia pilgrims, noting that there is a clear denial of services to be provided during the Hajj. Shia Rights Watch called on…
Imam Shirazi World Foundation sends message to Muslim world leaders as Eid Al-Adha nears
August 11, 2019
Imam Shirazi World Foundation sends message to Muslim world leaders as Eid Al-Adha nears
With the approach of the Eid Al-Adha, Imam Shirazi World Foundation sent message to the Arab and Muslim world leaders. Parts of this message comes as follows: With the approach of the Eid Al-Adha, Imam Shirazi World Foundation sent message…
Tougher punishment for misinterpreting Islam in Malaysia
August 10, 2019
Tougher punishment for misinterpreting Islam in Malaysia
The Malaysian State Council of Sabah has ratified a resolution to raise the level of sanctions for anyone who misrepresents the teachings of Islam in the state. The Malaysian State Council of Sabah has ratified a resolution to raise the…
Bahrain: Prisoners transferred to hospitals as a result of torture
August 10, 2019
Bahrain: Prisoners transferred to hospitals as a result of torture
Bahraini authorities have transferred a group of prisoners who were subjected to torture to Salmaniya Medical Complex. Bahraini authorities have transferred a group of prisoners who were subjected to torture to Salmaniya Medical Complex. According to press sources, torture…
2.5 million pilgrims on the Mountain of Arafa
August 10, 2019
2.5 million pilgrims on the Mountain of Arafa
Hajj pilgrims have begun arriving on Mount Arafa to stand and perform the greatest pillar of the rituals of Hajj. Hajj pilgrims have begun arriving on Mount Arafa to stand and perform the greatest pillar of the rituals of Hajj.…
The Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa replaced
August 10, 2019
The Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa replaced
The ceremony of changing the Kaaba’s Kiswa began after the dawn prayer on Saturday, as usual by the General Presidency of the Holy Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque on the day of Arafah each year. The ceremony of changing the…
New holy grille of al-Qasim ibn Imam al-Kadhim unveiled in Babylon
August 10, 2019
New holy grille of al-Qasim ibn Imam al-Kadhim unveiled in Babylon
The General Secretariat of the Shia Shrines in Iraq, announced the completion of the new grille of al-Qasim bin Imam al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, in the province of Babylon. The General Secretariat of the Shia Shrines in Iraq,…
Shias worldwide commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir
August 10, 2019
Shias worldwide commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir
Shias around the world are commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, peace be upon him. Shias around the world are commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, peace be upon him. Mourning ceremonies are being held at…