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Humanitarian situation worsens as 26 million Yemenis face starvation
October 4, 2016
Humanitarian situation worsens as 26 million Yemenis face starvation
The impoverished Arab country of Yemen is now one step closer to famine, according to a United Nations (UN) report. The impoverished Arab country of Yemen is now one step closer to famine, according to a United Nations…
Kunduz assault: Afghan forces ‘in control of city’
October 4, 2016
Kunduz assault: Afghan forces ‘in control of city’
Afghan security forces are back in control of the strategic northern city of Kunduz, Nato forces and local police say. Afghan security forces are back in control of the strategic northern city of Kunduz, Nato forces and local…
First annual symposium of “Who is Hussein” in Australia
October 4, 2016
First annual symposium of “Who is Hussein” in Australia
Members of “Who is Hussein” organization have organized the first annual symposium in Adelaide, Australia, coinciding with the commencement of the sorrowful month of Muharram. Members of “Who is Hussein” organization have organized the first annual symposium in Adelaide,…
Hundreds of Husseini processions surround Karbala’s two holy shrines
October 4, 2016
Hundreds of Husseini processions surround Karbala’s two holy shrines
Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala. Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala. According to the Husseini Processions and Rituals Department, over 170 Husseini gatherings or processions from various parts of…
Ameerul Mumineen Center for Translation translates and prints important booklet into three languages
October 4, 2016
Ameerul Mumineen Center for Translation translates and prints important booklet into three languages
In cooperation with the Preaching Division of the Imam Ali Holy Shrine, AmeerulMumineen Center for Translation has completedtranslating and printing of the booklet, “The Pilgrim’s Reminder ” into three languages: Urdu, Persian, and English. In cooperation with the…
More than 1,000 Iraqis killed in September: UN
October 3, 2016
More than 1,000 Iraqis killed in September: UN
A total of 1,003 people were killed in violence across Iraq last month, according to the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). A total of 1,003 people were killed in violence across Iraq last month, according to the UN…
Syrian army cuts terrorist supply route to key town in west Ghouta
October 3, 2016
Syrian army cuts terrorist supply route to key town in west Ghouta
The Syrian Arab Army has made remarkable progress in the West Ghouta region of rural Damascus today, capturing several farms en route to the key town of Khan Al-Sheih. The Syrian Arab Army has made remarkable progress in…
Husseini calligrapher uses special calligraphy for Ashura
October 3, 2016
Husseini calligrapher uses special calligraphy for Ashura
In the month of Muharram, banners with prophetic traditions, in general and Husseini narrations, in particular, are on high demand. In the month of Muharram, banners with prophetic traditions, in general and Husseini narrations, in particular, are on high…
Book of “Husseini Thoughts; the Essence of Reformation” published
October 3, 2016
Book of “Husseini Thoughts; the Essence of Reformation” published
Coinciding with the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, Husseini Thoughts; the Essence of Reformation, authored by the Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq Shirazi is being published. Coinciding with the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace…
Imam Ali Dome Gilding Project reaches advanced levels
October 3, 2016
Imam Ali Dome Gilding Project reaches advanced levels
Secretary-General’s Office of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced that the dome gilding project of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, has reached advanced stages. Secretary-General’s Office of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced…