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Pakistan heatwave kills 65 people in Karachi – welfare organization
May 22, 2018
Pakistan heatwave kills 65 people in Karachi – welfare organization
A heatwave has killed 65 people in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi over the past three days, a social welfare organization said on Tuesday, amid fears the death toll could climb as the high temperatures persist. A heatwave…
Man detained for weaving knife at Amsterdam Mosque
May 22, 2018
Man detained for weaving knife at Amsterdam Mosque
The police responded to al-Nour mosque on Witte de Withstraat in Amsterdam West, Netherlands, on Sunday night to deal with a man waving a knife at the mosque, the police said on Facebook. The police responded to al-Nour…
Bahrain upholds death sentences against two activists, nine others see their citizenship revoked
May 22, 2018
Bahrain upholds death sentences against two activists, nine others see their citizenship revoked
Bahrain has upheld death sentences against two activists as the ruling Al Khalifah regime intensifies its crackdown against political dissidents and pro-democracy campaigners in the tiny Gulf kingdom. Bahrain has upheld death sentences against two activists as the…
Imam Hussein Media Group announces broadcast dates of Quranic recitations
May 22, 2018
Imam Hussein Media Group announces broadcast dates of Quranic recitations
Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, Imam Hussein Media Group announced its direct broadcast of the Quranic sessions and the recitation of an entire part (Juzu’) of the Holy Quran at the holy sites. Coinciding with the holy…
Yemen: 11 Saudi-led air strikes hit Saada
May 21, 2018
Yemen: 11 Saudi-led air strikes hit Saada
The Saudi-led coalition warplanes on Monday launched eleven airstrikes on Saada Northern Province of Yemen. The Saudi-led coalition warplanes on Monday launched eleven airstrikes on Saada Northern Province of Yemen. The air strikes were waged on Kitaf district,…
Thumbnail size copy of Holy Quran discovered in Canterbury, England
May 21, 2018
Thumbnail size copy of Holy Quran discovered in Canterbury, England
A copy of the Quran the size of a thumbnail and believed to be around 120 years old has been discovered. A copy of the Quran the size of a thumbnail and believed to be around 120 years…
Crane collapses in Mecca Grand Mosque
May 21, 2018
Crane collapses in Mecca Grand Mosque
A winch crane toppled over onto a construction area in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. A winch crane toppled over onto a construction area in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The crane operator was…
ISWF: Nations to protect the lives of Palestinian civilians.
May 21, 2018
ISWF: Nations to protect the lives of Palestinian civilians.
The Imam al-Shirazi World Foundation stated that “it is seeking help and protection from the almighty Allah for the oppressed innocent people in Palestine after the Israeli army killing and abusing them in a barbaric way, not respecting souls, the…
Al-Abbas holy shrine begins strengthening & gilding entrance to holy grille + Photos
May 21, 2018
Al-Abbas holy shrine begins strengthening & gilding entrance to holy grille + Photos
Coinciding with the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, the technical and engineering staffs started installing the first golden-covered tiles on the wall of the outer entrance within the project that includes the reinforcement and gilding of the walls…
German family visits Imam Ali shrine for first time, reflects humanitarian & merciful atmosphere + Photos
May 21, 2018
German family visits Imam Ali shrine for first time, reflects humanitarian & merciful atmosphere + Photos
A German family – accompanied by an Iraqi expatriate – has visited Imam Ali Shrine for the first time. A German family – accompanied by an Iraqi expatriate – has visited Imam Ali Shrine for the first time. The…