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Pakistani protesters call for expulsion of Dutch ambassador over blasphemous plan
August 30, 2018
Pakistani protesters call for expulsion of Dutch ambassador over blasphemous plan
Muslims in Pakistan have called for the expulsion of the Dutch ambassador as a protest was launched against a far-right Dutch politician’s plan for a blasphemous cartoon competition depicting Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny. …
Top women Quran activists honoured in Iraq
August 30, 2018
Top women Quran activists honoured in Iraq
The Al-Zahra, peace be upon her, Center of Quranic Sciences affiliated to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein’s, peace be upon him, in Karbala, Iraq, honored a number of top Quranic members of the center. The Al-Zahra, peace…
Terrorists kill 11 in Iraq’s Nineveh, Kirkuk provinces
August 30, 2018
Terrorists kill 11 in Iraq’s Nineveh, Kirkuk provinces
At least 11 people have been killed and several others sustained injuries in two separate terrorist attacks in Iraq’s Nineveh and Kirkuk provinces. At least 11 people have been killed and several others sustained injuries in two separate…
Eid al-Ghadir celebrated worldwide
August 30, 2018
Eid al-Ghadir celebrated worldwide
Pilgrims of the holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Najaf, Iraq, are among millions of Shia Muslims celebrating Eid al-Ghadir. Pilgrims of the holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Najaf, Iraq,…
Car bomb attack kills 11 in Iraq’s western Anbar Province
August 29, 2018
Car bomb attack kills 11 in Iraq’s western Anbar Province
A car bomb attack has hit a security checkpoint in Iraq’s western Anbar Province, leaving at least 11 people dead and over a dozen others wounded. A car bomb attack has hit a security checkpoint in Iraq’s western…
Karbala to host ‘Tarateel Sajjadiyah’ Int’l Festival
August 29, 2018
Karbala to host ‘Tarateel Sajjadiyah’ Int’l Festival
The fifth edition of “Tarateel Sajjadiyyah” international festival will be organized by Imam Hussein holy shrine in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq. The fifth edition of “Tarateel Sajjadiyyah” international festival will be organized by Imam Hussein holy…
Bahraini court upholds six-month jail term against high school Shia student
August 29, 2018
Bahraini court upholds six-month jail term against high school Shia student
A court in Bahrain has upheld a six-month jail term against a Shia high school student as the ruling Al Khalifah regime intensifies its crackdown against political dissidents and pro-democracy campaigners in the tiny Gulf kingdom. A court…
UN accuses Saudi-led coalition of committing war crimes in Yemen
August 29, 2018
UN accuses Saudi-led coalition of committing war crimes in Yemen
The United Nations accused the Saudi-UAE military alliance of committing possible war crimes in Yemen, adding there was “little evidence of any attempt … to minimize civilian casualties.” The United Nations accused the Saudi-UAE military alliance of committing…
Shia Islamic world prepares to receive Eid al-Ghadir
August 29, 2018
Shia Islamic world prepares to receive Eid al-Ghadir
In celebration of the joy of the Ahlulbait, peace be upon them, Imam Ali holy Shrine prepared for the event of the Great Eid al-Ghadeer and the seventh annual Al-Ghadeer Festival, by hoisting the banner of the Commander of the…
Malaysia expecting 10% rise in halal exports
August 28, 2018
Malaysia expecting 10% rise in halal exports
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is expecting an increase of 10 per cent in halal exports this year from RM45 billion in 2017. The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is expecting an increase of 10 per cent in…