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Baku Conference to discuss interfaith dialogue, ending Islamophobia
May 1, 2019
Baku Conference to discuss interfaith dialogue, ending Islamophobia
The Fifth World Forum on interfaith dialogue will be held in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on May 2-3. The Fifth World Forum on interfaith dialogue will be held in Baku, the capital of the Republic…
Writings, inscriptions embroidered with Quranic verses adorn al-Abbas Shrine
May 1, 2019
Writings, inscriptions embroidered with Quranic verses adorn al-Abbas Shrine
Writings and decorative inscriptions embroidered with Quranic verses and the names of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, adorn the inner side of the grand golden Iwan of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in Karbala. Writings and decorative inscriptions embroidered with…
Indian Shias meet with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
May 1, 2019
Indian Shias meet with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
Over the past few days, the Central Office of Grand Shia Jurist Ayatollah Shirazi in holy Qom hosted groups of Shia believers from Lucknow in India who had come on a pilgrimage trip to sacred sites in Iran and Iraq.…
Progress in project’s second stage, new shrine to be built inside Imam Hussein Shrine
April 30, 2019
Progress in project’s second stage, new shrine to be built inside Imam Hussein Shrine
The Engineering Department of the Imam Hussein Shrine stated Monday that the second stage of Bab Elqibleh basement project started and made progress. The Engineering Department of the Imam Hussein Shrine stated Monday that the second stage of Bab…
24 Shaban marks demise anniversary of Late Sayyed Mohammed Hassan Husayni Nouri Shirazi
April 30, 2019
24 Shaban marks demise anniversary of Late Sayyed Mohammed Hassan Husayni Nouri Shirazi
Sayyed Mohammed Hassan Husayni Nouri Shirazi (25 April 1814 – 20 February 1895), commonly known as Mirza Shirazi, was a Shia marja’. He is known for his 1891 verdict against the usage of tobacco in what became known as the…
Workshop on ‘Mosques, Families and Islamic Law’ planned in Sweden
April 30, 2019
Workshop on ‘Mosques, Families and Islamic Law’ planned in Sweden
A workshop on “Mosques, Families and Islamic Law’ is planned to be held in Sweden from August 21 to 23. A workshop on “Mosques, Families and Islamic Law’ is planned to be held in Sweden from August 21 to…
Saudi Arabia among top violators of religious freedom: US govt. body
April 30, 2019
Saudi Arabia among top violators of religious freedom: US govt. body
A US government commission has designated Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as one of the world’s “worst violators” of religious freedom, citing the Riyadh regime’s discrimination against Shia minorities, non-Muslims, women and prisoners of conscience. A US government commission has…
Shia missing persons’ families stage sit in outside President Alvi’s House in Karachi, Pakistan
April 30, 2019
Shia missing persons’ families stage sit in outside President Alvi’s House in Karachi, Pakistan
Families of Shia missing persons have begun staging sit-in outside Karachi residence of Pakistan’s President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi that is nowadays enjoy the official status of Presidential camp office. Families of Shia missing persons have begun staging…
5 Taliban explosives facilitators killed in Parwan
April 29, 2019
5 Taliban explosives facilitators killed in Parwan
Five Taliban Improvised Explosive Device planners were killed during an Afghan Security Forces (ASSF) raid in Bagram district, Parwan province, April 26, 2019. Five Taliban Improvised Explosive Device planners were killed during an Afghan Security Forces (ASSF) raid…
Quran manuscript in Maghrebi script in Qatar National Library
April 29, 2019
Quran manuscript in Maghrebi script in Qatar National Library
The Heritage Library of the Qatar National Library (QNL) has a collection of ancient and rare books, manuscripts and artworks including a precious Quran copy in Maghrebi script. The Heritage Library of the Qatar National Library (QNL) has a…