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Saudi trying to stop Yemen war crimes probe: HRW
September 23, 2018
Saudi trying to stop Yemen war crimes probe: HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned attempts by the regime in Riyadh and its ally the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to stop an investigation into crimes committed in Yemen. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned attempts by the regime…
Fourth Bahraini Shiite cleric detained over Ashura
September 23, 2018
Fourth Bahraini Shiite cleric detained over Ashura
Sheikh Mohammed Al-Reish became the fourth Bahraini Shia cleric to be placed under arrest by Manama’s security apparatus as part of its widening Ashura crackdown. Sheikh Mohammed Al-Reish became the fourth Bahraini Shia cleric to be placed under…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi delivers speech on Tenth of Muharram
September 23, 2018
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi delivers speech on Tenth of Muharram
Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, delivered a speech on the tenth of Muharram in the holy city of Qom. Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, delivered a…
Millions of mourners commemorate Ashura
September 20, 2018
Millions of mourners commemorate Ashura
With heavy hearts, millions of Ahlulbayt followers flocked to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny. …
Millions of pilgrims mark Twereej Run ritual
September 20, 2018
Millions of pilgrims mark Twereej Run ritual
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that millions of Shia pilgrims took part in a special ceremony, Twereej Run ritual, to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that…
Shias all around the world prepare to hold the self-flagellation ritual of Tatbir
September 20, 2018
Shias all around the world prepare to hold the self-flagellation ritual of Tatbir
Dozens of self-flagellation, Tatbeer, Husseini processions have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Dozens of self-flagellation, Tatbeer, Husseini processions have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Thousands of Ahl…
Muharram mourning processions in Canada
September 19, 2018
Muharram mourning processions in Canada
Mourning processions on the occasion of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, martyrdom anniversary are being held in the Canadian cities of Vancouver and Toronto. Mourning processions on the occasion of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, martyrdom anniversary…
Car rams into Shia congregation outside London mosque, investigation underway
September 19, 2018
Car rams into Shia congregation outside London mosque, investigation underway
At least two Shias were injured when a car crashed into a crowd of Shia Muslims outside a mosque in Cricklewood, northwest London on Wednesday. At least two Shias were injured when a car crashed into a crowd…
Book for kids on Imam Hussein’s life, virtues published in Austria
September 19, 2018
Book for kids on Imam Hussein’s life, virtues published in Austria
A book introducing Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to children was published in the German language in Austria on the occasion of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram. A book introducing Imam Hussein, peace be upon him,…
Bahrain steps up crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals
September 19, 2018
Bahrain steps up crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals
Bahraini regime forces have stepped up their crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals, disrupting Shia Muslim gatherings and making arrests among clerics. Bahraini regime forces have stepped up their crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals, disrupting Shia Muslim gatherings and making…