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Second phase of Kefraya, Foua Shia civilian deal to be completed next month
May 1, 2017
Second phase of Kefraya, Foua Shia civilian deal to be completed next month
The second phase of Kefraya and Foua deal is to be completed next month, faster than was planned, a source said. The second phase of Kefraya and Foua deal is to be completed next month, faster than was planned,…
Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine: Holy shrines combat Islamic extremism
May 1, 2017
Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine: Holy shrines combat Islamic extremism
The Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine, MuhsinHarb, said that the holy shrines have a vital role in combating the extreme thought from which the Islamic nation is suffering. The Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine, MuhsinHarb, said that…
Preparations for replacing holy grille of al-Taff Battle martyrs
May 1, 2017
Preparations for replacing holy grille of al-Taff Battle martyrs
Engineers and technicians of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine have begun preparing for the replacement of the holy grille of the martyrs; those who were martyred with Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Them) in the al-Taff battle. Engineers and…
Blood donation Campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hussein
May 1, 2017
Blood donation Campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hussein
The UK-based Al-Akbar Foundation has begun a blood donation campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The UK-based Al-Akbar Foundation has begun a blood donation campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace…
Birth anniversary of Imam Hussein celebrated worldwide
May 1, 2017
Birth anniversary of Imam Hussein celebrated worldwide
Shias around the globe are decorating their houses and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Shias around the globe are decorating their houses and holding celebrations for the…
Seminaries’ students to be allowed to join armed forces of Pakistan
April 30, 2017
Seminaries’ students to be allowed to join armed forces of Pakistan
The statement of National security Adviser Nasser Janjua has evoked a debate within Pakistani society that if the authorities are going to ‘Talibanize’ the Pakistan Army by opening doors to the pupils of the religious seminaries. The statement of…
Taliban launches spring offensive, vows to carry out more attacks
April 30, 2017
Taliban launches spring offensive, vows to carry out more attacks
The Taliban militants group in Afghanistan announced the launch of their new spring offensive under the name of Mansoori, vowing to carry out more attacks across the country. The Taliban militants group in Afghanistan announced the launch of their…
ISIS car bomb attack kills at least four, injures several in Baghdad
April 30, 2017
ISIS car bomb attack kills at least four, injures several in Baghdad
At least four people have been killed and several others sustained injures in a car bomb attack claimed by ISIS Takfiri group in the Shia populated Karradah of Baghdad. At least four people have been killed and several others…
Al-Nuqtah Mosque opened after five years of sabotage
April 30, 2017
Al-Nuqtah Mosque opened after five years of sabotage
According to correspondents from the city of Aleppo, a ceremony was held on the occasion of the renovation of al-Nuqtah Mosque, or the Mosque of the Drop [of Imam Hussein], after five years of sabotage by terrorist groups. According…
SRW publishes its monthly report
April 30, 2017
SRW publishes its monthly report
Shia Rights Watch International Organization published the latest monthly report of the anti-Shia movements in April 2017. Shia Rights Watch International Organization published the latest monthly report of the anti-Shia movements in April 2017. The report included terror attacks…